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Waiting to cross

Posted by valentine in From the field, General on 12 August, 2012

Here the wait begins for the crew – waiting for the wind to die down, and ideally the sea too, so we can leave.

Life on board

Posted by valentine in From the field, General on 3 August, 2012

On board, we have 7 nationalities … not bad for a 7 person crew! So we sometimes find important cultural differences (and it does create a lot of fun!).

Thule Air Base, Greenland

Posted by valentine in From the field, General on 1 August, 2012

A 360 degree landscape – every minute we all think that we are quite lucky to be here!

Shopping in Greenland

Posted by valentine in From the field, General on 19 July, 2012

The biggest challenge for the crew takes place at the supermarket.

Ice in Ilulissat, Greenland

Posted by valentine in From the field, General on 15 July, 2012

The next day we decide to circle Disko Island to the east to see the mythical Ilulissat glacier.

Qeqertarsuaq, Greenland

Posted by valentine in From the field, General on 14 July, 2012

Being a little ahead of schedule, the crew takes the opportunity to make a few useful, but enjoyable, stops.

Greenland and fog

Posted by valentine in From the field, General on 8 July, 2012

We finally near Greenland: more traffic, fishermen, more coast in sight, more cell reception, and an all-around different feeling.

Bob, the new crew member

Posted by valentine in From the field, General on 7 July, 2012

We’ve improvised some new crew members along the way: fulmars, shearwaters, two fin whales and even a Pine Siskin that we’ll call Bob.

Heading for Greenland

Posted by valentine in From the field, General on 3 July, 2012

We’re overjoyed: the first icebergs!

Blanc Sablon

Posted by valentine in From the field, General on 2 July, 2012

Returning to the land means the return of on board lists of things to buy, do, find, repair, consolidate, rebuild, improve…

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