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Space limited for eight guests only.
From on board the uniquely designed & equipped for diving, The 74
foot 'Pelagic Australis'.
The greatest explorers of all time helped discover Antarctica and
the most daring adventures took place, on board sailboats in
reaching the South Pole, the last continent. To this day very few
people gone scuba diving from onboard the large cruise ship and only
handful will ever reach the remote reefs and unexplored bays and
water we will get from on board the specially designed sailboat the
74’ Pelagic Australis and her dedicated crew.
February and March are the prime time to
sail to Antarctica, see thousands of Penguins, dive with Leopard
Seals & on Icebergs.
For the first time ever I am
offering you, seasoned divers with the real adventurous souls, an
unparalleled diving itinerary along the Antarctica peninsula, and a
spectacular sailing voyage crossing the Drake passage. We will be
followed safely by giant waves, and escorted by the amazing &
photogenic wandering Albatross as they glide effortlessly over the
waves crests.
Sailing to Antarctica and diving in its water is unlike any other
sensation and experience in the whole world...the history, the drama
of explorations. Wildlife seen nowhere else. Weather and sea
conditions unique & challenging. This adventure is dedicated to an
intimate team of 8 seekers of life-changing
experience.
It took me over ten years of diving and exploring of Antarctica
until I was able to put all the logistics together and to find a
Skipper that is a visionary, and can safely deliver the most
rewarding
adventure experience of a life
time...
The Sail & Dive Project
is
designed for three weeks time. It takes between 6 - 8 days
sailing from Ushuaia, Argentina to the Antarctic Peninsula and back.
We budgeted 12 - 14 days of diving, two dives per day, including
land exploration of noisy & colorful penguin colonies, research
stations, past explorer huts and remote extraordinary vistas of
glaciers and bays that no other vessel can and will visit.
The diving experience is to coincide with the prime time to see
Leopard seals, ambush and prey on young penguins. We will search for
stranding Blue icebergs and dive safely around them. As we will dive
on reefs that are free from ice and discover the wonder of flora and
fauna that thrive in 28 degrees of water - absolutely mind-bending
forms & colors.
This departure is also dedicated for two more
specialties - for rebreather divers. On board will be - 02 and scrubber.
Underwater photographers will benefit from Amos (Master of BigAnimals Photography) first hand coaching.
Ready to join us on this trip?
We recommend early reservation
to avoid disappointment since space is limited and interest is high.
If you know someone who'd like
be interested in this trip, you can email
this link to them.
Photographs Courtesy of Pelagic Australis and Amos
Nachoum. Copyright
© 2008 All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission
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Where:
We sail from Ushuaia in Argentina to the
Antarctic Peninsula. This is an experience by itself as
we cross through the most challenging body of water in
the world the Drake Passage. We have budgeted six and up
to eight days for the round trip historical and this
life changing experience.
TRIPS IN 2009:
Life Changing
Experience
Departing from the USA
Date: Feb. 25 - March 20, 2009
Duration:
24 Days
Cost:
$26,800
We accept Rebreather divers.
Max No. of Guests:
8
Remaining Spaces: 3 only Registration:
Deposit of $9,000
Registration form
Sample roundtrip airfares to Ushuaia, Argentina:
$1130 from Miami
$1150 from NY
$1180 from LA
Facility:
From on board the uniquely designed
& equipped for diving, The 74 foot 'Pelagic Australis'.
Activities:
After the first three to four days of sailing on the highest sea, we will be delighted by the spectacular vistas of the Peninsula and the protection among its island formation, channels and passages. We planed on 12 and up to 14 days of cruising along the Antarctic peninsula. Landing among very remote penguins colonies. Visit research stations currently working and visiting old huts which accommodate the first explorers at the early 1900...we will anchor in location no other vessel ever visit and we dive at least once or twice a day as weather and ice conditions permit. Open circuit and rebreather diver are welcome. We look to dive around iceberg, with Penguins and Leopard seals as well as along walls to see the unique flora and fauna that thrive in this rich and cold freezing water.
Temperature:
In Water: 28°F
Air Temps: 10-40° F
Wind Chill Factor: 0°F and colder.
Trip
Itinerary
Preparation
Bulletin
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this link to a friend!
(Information current as of June, 2008.
Dates and prices are subject to change without prior
notice.)
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Subject to change due to ice
and weather conditions.
Ushuaia
The Falkland Islands
South Georgia
Orkneys
Iceberg Graveyard
Antarctic Peninsula
Beagle Channel
Drake Passage
South Shetland Islands
Penguin Island
King George Island
Hannah Point
Deception Island
Neptune's Bellows
Lamaire Channel
Pleneau
Petermann Island
Wiencke Island
Lockroy
Neumayer Channel
Melchior Islands
Gerlache Strait
Trinity IslandPossible
WILDLIFE
Whales:
Humpback Whales
Blue Whales
Minke Whales
Orcas
Seals:
Elephant Seals
Leopard Seals
Weddell Seals
Penguins
Adélie
Chinstrap
Gentoo
King
Macaroni
Magellanic
Rockhopper
Giant Albatross |
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