View Single Post
Old 10-02-2014, 08:12 AM   #6
psneeld
Guru
 
psneeld's Avatar
 
City: Ft Pierce
Vessel Name: Sold
Vessel Model: Was an Albin/PSN 40
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 28,143
Having done 3 trips to the Arctic and 1 to the Antarctic......granted on a USCG icebreaker each time....before contemplating such a trip I suggest doing one on a BIG, safe vessel...just to see the areas and if it's even worth the effort.

I had a few freinds on the USCGC Westwind when she ripped 180 foot hole down her side on the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica in 1984/5ish and the icebreaker almost met disaster in Antarctica and trying to make it to Chile for more permanent repairs.

Then I would suggest several trips with others on their boats and carry several EPIRBs/PLBs that are in your name and strap them to your body at all times above 55 degrees north....

Finally...plan your trip...then cancel and go to the library and get some national Geo videos on the Arctic/Antarctic and watch them in front of the fire with a glass of whatever.
psneeld is online now   Reply With Quote