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Graham Passage, ANTARCTICA
Several times we encountered bands of heavy brash-ice and had to gradually nudge our way through. Thank goodness for ice-strengthening on the hull!
Ice-encased Spirit of Sydney, Cierva Cove, ANTARCTICA
We were concerned that the weight of the ice might start to break the rigging, and it was a relief that finally the weather changed and the ice started to fall off.
Spirit of Sydney in the Gerlache Strait, ANTARCTICA
As we left Deception Island we were hit by a storm. As the waves crashed over the yacht the sea water immediately froze to the yacht, the rigging, and those of us on watch.
Summit Ridge of Lexfjellet, SPITSBERGEN
Nearing the summit of Lexfjellet during an exploration of Oscar II Land in north-west Spitsbergen. After climbing a very shattered rock face we worked our way up two high glaciers to reach this stunning snow-ridge. Below is is the vast expanse of Oscar II Land and the North Isfjord National Park.
