Antarctica

moose tracks · 02-03-2013, 08:39 AM

Have a fantastic trip BI. I will be looking forward to your posts. Have fun but the most important thing is; stay safe.

Gearhead · 02-04-2013, 01:57 PM

I'm not much of a fan of really cold weather but I'd say after spending a couple of weeks in Antarctica, everything feels like Spring, even the lakes region. I spent a couple of weeks in Florida in June-July years ago and I swear I'll never complain about the heat up here again.

Myself, in the Winter I'd rather go someplace where I can strut around in my Speedo (okay, not really).

NoBozo · 02-04-2013, 04:08 PM

I had a look at Ushuaia in Google Earth the other day and I believe I found the Yacht Xplore tied up cross ways at the end of the "Yacht Club" dock. It's the longest boat on the pier..checked the length with the "Ruler" under "Tools". It measured 67 feet. Cool.

I'm going to take a guess and say that Yachting doesn't look like a big pastime down there...although it looked like a few smaller boats out on moorings near the Yacht Club dock.

Plug in Ushuaia, Argentina. It's on the big island of Tierra Del Fuego.

The Yacht Xplore is about 625 yards South West of the docked cruise ship.

NB

Rusty · 02-04-2013, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoBozo

I had a look at Ushuaia in Google Earth the other day and I believe I found the Yacht Xplore tied up cross ways at the end of the "Yacht Club" dock. It's the longest boat on the pier..checked the length with the "Ruler" under "Tools". It measured 67 feet. Cool.

I'm going to take a guess and say that Yachting doesn't look like a big pastime down there...although it looked like a few smaller boats out on moorings near the Yacht Club dock.

Plug in Ushuaia, Argentina. It's on the big island of Tierra Del Fuego.

The Yacht Xplore is about 625 yards South West of the docked cruise ship.

NB

I think you're right about the Yacht Xplore.

I put a push pin where you said Xplore is located:

NoBozo · 02-04-2013, 07:54 PM

YUP: That's the spot.

NB

NoBozo · 02-05-2013, 08:44 PM

BI hasn't posted (http://icetent.net/) since shortly after they got underway so I guess conditions are less than optimal....

It ain't Winni....

NB

FWIW: When the Horizon dissapears..like at sea at NIGHT..No Moon..Lack of Spacial Orientation can lead to Sea Sickness......

GFP · 02-05-2013, 11:19 PM

Has he undertaken this trip before?

Island Girl · 02-05-2013, 11:36 PM

As others suggested, go to BI's website and read about his world adventures. He was on the Xplore in 09... Fascinating read!

Happy Sailing BI!

riverat · 02-06-2013, 07:48 AM

Well they're underway, first post 7pm (tuesday Feb 4th) which was the 5th up here. Dolphins escort them out of the bay.
If you click on the date on this post it will allow you to enter your email address, so you will recieve updates directly to your inbox.
Bon Voyage! XPlorer and crew.

Sal · 02-06-2013, 07:05 PM

Those of you interested in BI's trip might also be interested
in watching this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tASOq...em-subs_digest

NoBozo · 02-06-2013, 07:28 PM

CAPE HORN is the WORST Place in The World to go sailing. Just sayin'

EDIT: The Transit from Australia/New Zeeland..IE: The Southern Ocean to Cape Horn is also Most Unpleasant. Once you round Cape Horn..(heading East..then North) things are definitely looking better.

BTW: Heading WEST around Cape Horn is ..well .... Captain Bligh, of the BOUNTY tried that for months..and finally turned around and went East to get to the Pacific.

BI is neither sailing West or East..he's sailing South...crosswise to the wind and current. I tip my cocktail to him.

NB

riverat · 02-06-2013, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by riverat

Well they're underway, first post 7pm (tuesday Feb 4th) which was the 5th up here. Dolphins escort them out of the bay.
If you click on the date on this post it will allow you to enter your email address, so you will recieve updates directly to your inbox.
Bon Voyage! XPlorer and crew.

http://icetent.net/
They made it! 4 days and 700 miles!

NoBozo · 02-06-2013, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by riverat

http://icetent.net/
They made it! 4 days and 700 miles!

That's Haulin' Azz....BUT to be expected on a "Beam Reach" in a 67 foot boat. Excellent sailing.

Bartender..I'll have another..

NB

riverat · 02-10-2013, 09:29 AM

"Attached is a photo showing our mooring at Lautaro Island. Explore is moored with four lines, two from the bow and two the stern onto steel cables looped around rocks on the shore. These were placed by Stephen and Richard T using the Zodiac and a little rock climbing.

The forecast looks good and so tomorrow we will head south again aiming for the Antarctic Circle at 67 degrees south. Stay tuned!"

02-03-2013, 08:39 AM	#1
moose tracks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Loudon, Tennessee, foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains Posts: 283 Thanks: 336 Thanked 41 Times in 33 Posts	Have a fantastic trip BI. I will be looking forward to your posts. Have fun but the most important thing is; stay safe. __________________ Moose Tracks

02-04-2013, 04:08 PM	#3
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	Ushuaia I had a look at Ushuaia in Google Earth the other day and I believe I found the Yacht Xplore tied up cross ways at the end of the "Yacht Club" dock. It's the longest boat on the pier..checked the length with the "Ruler" under "Tools". It measured 67 feet. Cool. I'm going to take a guess and say that Yachting doesn't look like a big pastime down there...although it looked like a few smaller boats out on moorings near the Yacht Club dock. Plug in Ushuaia, Argentina. It's on the big island of Tierra Del Fuego. The Yacht Xplore is about 625 yards South West of the docked cruise ship. NB

02-05-2013, 11:36 PM	#8
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alton Bay,NH, and FL Posts: 2,359 Thanks: 19 Thanked 577 Times in 183 Posts	Yes As others suggested, go to BI's website and read about his world adventures. He was on the Xplore in 09... Fascinating read! Happy Sailing BI! __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

02-06-2013, 07:48 AM	#9
riverat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alton, NH Posts: 722 Thanks: 337 Thanked 280 Times in 123 Posts	Well they're underway, first post 7pm (tuesday Feb 4th) which was the 5th up here. Dolphins escort them out of the bay. If you click on the date on this post it will allow you to enter your email address, so you will recieve updates directly to your inbox. Bon Voyage! XPlorer and crew. __________________ Waking up in the morning is the greatest, everything after that is a bonus

02-06-2013, 07:28 PM	#11
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	CAPE HORN is the WORST Place in The World to go sailing. Just sayin' EDIT: The Transit from Australia/New Zeeland..IE: The Southern Ocean to Cape Horn is also Most Unpleasant. Once you round Cape Horn..(heading East..then North) things are definitely looking better. BTW: Heading WEST around Cape Horn is ..well .... Captain Bligh, of the BOUNTY tried that for months..and finally turned around and went East to get to the Pacific. BI is neither sailing West or East..he's sailing South...crosswise to the wind and current. I tip my cocktail to him. NB Last edited by NoBozo; 02-06-2013 at 08:28 PM.

02-04-2013, 01:57 PM	#2
Gearhead Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alton Posts: 166 Thanks: 13 Thanked 19 Times in 8 Posts	I'm not much of a fan of really cold weather but I'd say after spending a couple of weeks in Antarctica, everything feels like Spring, even the lakes region. I spent a couple of weeks in Florida in June-July years ago and I swear I'll never complain about the heat up here again. Myself, in the Winter I'd rather go someplace where I can strut around in my Speedo (okay, not really).

02-04-2013, 07:54 PM	#5
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	YUP: That's the spot. NB

02-05-2013, 08:44 PM	#6
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	BI hasn't posted (http://icetent.net/) since shortly after they got underway so I guess conditions are less than optimal.... It ain't Winni.... NB FWIW: When the Horizon dissapears..like at sea at NIGHT..No Moon..Lack of Spacial Orientation can lead to Sea Sickness......

02-05-2013, 11:19 PM	#7
GFP Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 58 Thanks: 48 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Has he undertaken this trip before?

02-06-2013, 07:05 PM	#10
Sal Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 311 Thanks: 103 Thanked 169 Times in 53 Posts	Those of you interested in BI's trip might also be interested in watching this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tASOq...em-subs_digest

02-10-2013, 09:29 AM	#14
riverat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alton, NH Posts: 722 Thanks: 337 Thanked 280 Times in 123 Posts	Latest update "Attached is a photo showing our mooring at Lautaro Island. Explore is moored with four lines, two from the bow and two the stern onto steel cables looped around rocks on the shore. These were placed by Stephen and Richard T using the Zodiac and a little rock climbing. The forecast looks good and so tomorrow we will head south again aiming for the Antarctic Circle at 67 degrees south. Stay tuned!" __________________ Waking up in the morning is the greatest, everything after that is a bonus

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