Southern Ocean Easing winds. From an undemanding and unhurried sailing to Motorsail under all the Staysails. 15, 12, 10, 8, 6 kn 270º 5 to 3 kn...
Not a sail has been doused or furled in a hurry, not a yard has been braced, not that the fair breeze has changed since leaving behind South Georgia and the Europa faced the renown Furious 50’s. Normally a highway...
Start of the night watch, beginning of the new day. Moon shines over the calm seas, engines roar, staysails set, steering northwards to get off the shadow of the island affecting the winds around. T-shirts and light...
Pull up the anchor in the early hours, make way to the next destination. Breakfast, then preparations for the morning landing, dressing up for it, and then the call of the three bells for the briefing. A routine...
St. Andrews Bay and Royal Bay The night was clear and the stars were visible, peaceful night on anchor at Ocean Harbour. A quiet anchorage is always welcome to provide some ease between the howling winds and...
Ocean Harbour A sunny and calm morning, low swell and barely any wind. A welcomed new face of the South Georgia’s volatile weather conditions. Unbeatable circumstances for trying one of the...
It feels we arrived to the shores of South Georgia a long time ago. Days filled with activities are passing by quickly. So far, the weather played along most of the times and we were able to spend considerable time on...
Landing at Whistle Cove and Shackleton Hike Two anchors hold the ship during the night against the strong winds blowing off Possession Bay. Dragging now and th en when facing the strongest blows, nevertheless she...
Holding our ground at Possession Bay in the afternoon strong gusts. Possession Bay, the area where is thought the pioneer in the island, Captain Cook, first set foot ashore and took possession of it for...
The Europa hold her ground overnight at Rosita Harbour, still facing 40kn of wind gusts. With the weather slightly getting more stable and easing down in the morning, from the stern of the ship, we can see the rock...