” It was a real rush of excitement having these large seals swim right up to you at full speed then suddenly stop, turn upside down whilst baring their teeth and then dash off only to come back again and again. It was the Antarctic equivalent of running around...
“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,...
