“In our minds they have achieved a very significant goal – one that not many would contemplate attempting.” – Sir Peter Blake Location: Petermann Island Latitude: 65.10S Longitude: 64.08W Wind: Variable 5 knots Sea state: Slight northerly chop and a 1...
“Whilst the temperature in the shade on deck is only 5 degrees centigrade, to be able to sit on deck in the sun is a real luxury.” – Sir Peter Blake Location: Next to the Ukranian base, in the Argentine Islands Latitude: 65.15S Longitude: 64.15W...
“We are anchored in the lee of a small, unnamed island just south of The Gullet in Hinks Channel. The names may not mean much – but the view from here is grand.” – Sir Peter Blake Location: Anchored near Hinks Channel Latitude: 67.11S Longitude: 67.35W...
“There is no doubt that the ice pack is disintegrating.” – Sir Peter Blake Location: George VI Sound, tethered to the ice edge Latitude: 69.54S Longitude: 69.08W Wind: Very light southerly Sea: Calm Air temp: 14 degrees C in the cockpit at 1800hrs...
“To be alone on watch and hear the sharp blows of the whales nearby, and to have them return time and time again.” – Sir Peter Blake Location: George VI Sound Latitude: 69.54S Longitude: 68.57W Wind: Light southerly Sea: Smooth Air temp: Minus 4 deg C,...
