POC returns!

POC returns!

by | Oct 22, 2016 | Polar Ocean Challenge News | 0 comments

On Thursday 20 October 2016, Northabout and her crew returned to Bristol. The historic Polar Ocean Challenge (POC) was a great success but it brings home an important message – this journey was only possible because climate change is causing the northern ice cap...
The last four weeks have for me been an unique experience: majestic scenery; whales, seals and dolphins; the northern lights; capped by a terrific welcome and hospitality in Ireland.

The last four weeks have for me been an unique experience: majestic scenery; whales, seals and dolphins; the northern lights; capped by a terrific welcome and hospitality in Ireland.

by | Oct 17, 2016 | Polar Ocean Challenge News | 0 comments

After 10,700nm Northabout is approaching Bristol.  The last four weeks have for me been an unique experience: majestic scenery; whales, seals and dolphins; the northern lights; a challenging ten day transit across the North Atlantic, capped by a terrific welcome and...
The relatively ice free passage Northabout has experienced for the Arctic circumnavigation does not come as a major surprise given how we continue to mistreat our planet….

The relatively ice free passage Northabout has experienced for the Arctic circumnavigation does not come as a major surprise given how we continue to mistreat our planet….

by | Oct 8, 2016 | Polar Ocean Challenge News | 0 comments

When the person who was the real-life inspiration for Lara Croft (ground crew), has been dropping increasingly unsubtle hints that it’s time to join the party and write a crew blog, you should probably start listening. So here it (finally) is… The relatively ice free...