Reykjavik – ISAFJOROUR – SCORESBY SUND or TASSIILAQ – Reykjavik
ARCTIC EXPLORER
BOTH LEG 3 AND LEG 4 WILL BE FLEXIBLE MULTI-STOP EXPLORATION LEGS BETWEEN ICELAND AND GREENLAND. DEPENDING ON ICE FLOW AND WEATHER CONDITIONS LEG 3 // LEG 4 MAY GO TOWARDS EITHER SCORESBY SUND OR TASIILAQ.
MULTI STOP ARCTIC CIRCLE EXPEDITION :
Follow in the footsteps of both historic explorers who navigate sea ice in the North Atlantic and also modern-day scientists in the quest to limit changes to our vulnerable environment.
When you arrive for your leg, and due to the weather and ice forecast for the coming ten to twelve days, the final route will be scheduled.
Depending on the ice flow we will take one of two options: Head northwards into the Arctic Circle and to Scoresby Sund, the longest fjord in the world. There is magnificent scenery extending some 80 miles to where the fjord splits providing some shallow water and the opportunity to get ashore. On your way there you may call at Isafjordur, a small fishing port on the North West coast of Iceland.
Alternatively, your expedition will go westwards towards Tasiilaq, a town set inside a fjord on the East Coast of Greenland that is often quite full of ice. This can provide the exciting experience of working through ice to reach the town which has some basic facilities, but getting alongside the pier is often impossible so your expedition yacht may have to anchor close by.
Icebergs are certain to be sighted and you will be on ice watch throughout the short hours of darkness and throughout the day, often pushing smaller bergs aside to make progress.
There is often remarkable refraction on this coast which means the mountains of Greenland can be seen at a range of more than 60 miles. A word of warning – Greenland midges make the Scottish ones look amateurish. Fortunately they don’t like flying very far from the shore!
Leg 3: ARCTIC EXPLORER
Miles: +840nm
Temperature Range: 3c – 11c
Dates: 2 Aug – 14 Aug 2023
Cost: £2,950

OUR JOURNEY
Itinerary
Join the expedition in Reykjavik on 2 August 2023
Yacht familiarisation and safety brief, Stowage of kit
Onboard route and weather briefing before heading either north or east into the Arctic Circle.
Return to Reykjavik (13 August) for a deep clean and departure that evening or the following morning.
Experience Needed
Open to everyone who has completed Clipper Race Training or,
RYA Day Skipper or above or,
Non certificated recent sailing experience will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
What’s included
All food and accommodation on board
Wet weather gear (jacket and trousers)
Safety equipment including life jacket
Personal injury insurance for the duration of your leg
What’s not included
Travel to and from the boat for joining and departure
Travel Insurance
Any meals ashore
Visas
For information on what kit you will need and FAQs please
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Price
£2,950



