Sailing-Expedition Antarctica – South Shetlands – South Georgia – Falklands/Malvinas
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Welcome on board
„I believe it is in our nature to explore, to reach out into the unknown.“
Sir Ernest Shackleton
Sailing SOUTH 2024 – A sailing expedition in the footsteps of Shackleton in the Southern Ocean
This is the story of Sailing SOUTH 2024, the story of an individual dream that over the past two years – thanks to energy, enthusiasm, courage, perseverance, patience and stamina and thanks to a few curious, daring fellow travellers – has evolved into a great team and a shared adventure .
At the beginning of February 2024, the time has finally come: our sailing expedition from Ushuaia (Patagonia) to Antarctica and in the footsteps of Sir Ernest Shackleton via Elephant Island, to South Georgia and the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) can begin. We are excited about this adventure, looking forward to sailing in the Southern Ocean, to ice, cold and storms, to discovering another world, to long days and weeks in overwhelming nature, immeasurable vastness and total seclusion.
It is not least this seclusion and loneliness, the feeling of being completely on one’s own – even if today it is in no way comparable to that of Shackleton and his men 110 years ago – that we want to explore. To be 100% in the here and now. That’s why there won’t be a daily blog and we won’t be permanently on air. But we will try to share our journey, our thoughts and our experiences with all those who are curious from time to time.
After the expedition is before the expedition Sailing SOUTH 2026 – sailors and adventurers wanted! Sailing SOUTH 2024 is history. But the adventure continues!We have not given up on our goal of reaching South Georgia and our dream…
Offline at the end of the world ? That’s what we thought before we started our journey, that was part of the idea. To be travelling at the end of the world and in a world of our…
Farewell After almost ten days here at the Falkland Islands, it is now time to head home. Our Sailing SOUTH 2024 expedition comes to an end here. And we as a crew are going our separate ways again…
For the 150th birthday – In the footsteps of Shackleton in the Southern Ocean
Loosely based on the „Boss“ : Co-sailors wanted for an adventurous trip. Unfortunately expensive. Cold and storm, long days in overwhelming nature, immeasurable vastness and seclusion. Safe return. Unique and priceless experiences definitely in every case.
Why exactly this trip? This isn‘t just any cruise – this is my cruise. The journey of my dreams. Admittedly it‘s not the only one I‘m dreaming of, but it‘s one I‘ve always wanted to do, one that never lets go of me and always haunts my dreams. One that I don‘t just want to have dreamed of, should I ever have to embark on what will probably be my last journey…
Our planned route leads from Tierra del Fuego (Ushuaia) to Antarctica, via the South Shetland Islands to South Georgia and from there to the Falkland Islands / Islas Malvinas. We want to cross the infamous Drake Passage and sail through the furious 50s and screaming 60s on the stormiest of all oceans. We will explore the grandiose ice and glacier world of the Antarctic Peninsula, set foot on the seventh continent, anchor at the volcanic islands of the South Shetland Islands and – following the James Caird with Shackleton – set our sails for the passage from Elephant Island to South Georgia. There we want to trace their tracks and those of the old whaling stations, as well as discover the unique biodiversity of this sub- Antarctic island. To finally finish our journey after more than 3.000 nm – rich in adventures and experiences – at Stanley on the Falkland Islands.
We will sail our adventure with the Polish sailing vessel “Selma” Expeditions.
Selma is perfect for our expedition:
Robust, equipped for safe and independent navigation on long-distance trips in high latitudes and remote areas. Arctic and Antarctic proven. Countless nautical miles in the wake.
Thanks to #selmaexpeditions and the wonderful people of my Sailing SOUTH 2024 crew we had a beautiful meeting and some perfect days together in Poland. Spent the time together, sharing memories and future ideas about next sailing projects. Exploring nature, watching birds, collecting mushrooms …. Still loving the adventure, the people, the amazing and unique spirit 😍 thanks
What a beautiful night with #auroraborealis , the #northernlights here in the south of the #blackforest #todtnauberg #liebenswertestodtnauberg #schwarzwald
Anniversary: 24th of April 1916
Six brave men departed Elephant Island heading South Georgia in the small reinforced wooden lifeboat James Caird: Sir Ernest Shackleton, Frank Worsley, Tom Crean, Henry Mc Nish, John Vincent and Tim Mc Carthy.
22 men, under the leadership of Frank Wild, remained on the island, hoping for their rescue.
After 15 days crossing the stormy Southern Ocean, Shackleton reached South Georgia and after crossing the glaciated mountain range of the island finally arrived at the whaling station in Stromness.
After four months, end of August, Shackleton finally managed to rescue all the remaining expedition members.
What an incredible story! Still fascinating.
We have been there – at Point Wild. Elephant Island – some weeks ago with our Sailing SOUTH expedition.
More about Shackletons story and our expedition you find on our expedition’s website. Link: have a look in Bio.
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Our Sailing SOUTH 2024 expedition is finished. The last Logbook posts about our stay at the Falkland Islands / Islas Malvinas are online now! Look at the Link in Bio – logbook. There is an English and a German version. Explore with us the wonderful island, it’s rough and wide landscapes, beautiful coastline, wonderful beaches and incredible wildlife. https://sailing-south-2024.com/en/logbook/ #sailingsouth #sailingantarctica #sailingexpedition #selmaexpeditions #falklandsislands #islasmalvinas🇦🇷 #naturephotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifeofinstagram #wildlifephotography #landscapes #landscapephotography #penguins #kingpenguins #highlatitudesailing #neverstopexploring #wonderfulnature #segelnmachtglücklich #falklandinseln #stanley #portstanley #pinguine #tierfotographie #landschaftsfotografie #königspinguin #volunteerpoint #beautifuldestinations #bestview #beautifulplaces
After more than one week it’s time to leave the #Falklands #islasmalvinas🇦🇷 What an amazing place !!!! Wide and empty landscape, incredible friendly people, amazing wildlife, perfect beaches… we had a really great time, wonderful hikes and rides and nice adventures, spending this additional week after #sailingantarctica together. Good time to arrive on land again. And definitely worth to come back and visit and explore this beautiful islands more! #penguins #falklandislands #stanley #stanleyfalklandislands #rockhopperpenguin #kingpenguins #sailingsouth
Last week it was finally Time to say goodbye after seven weeks, an amazing adventure together with a perfect team and a fantastic spirit. It’s always difficult to leave. Especially after such a wonderful journey. Every single moment was very special and intense. Will miss that … difficult to find the right words …. Thanks to all of you! Thanks Selma! Always fair winds! Hasta luego ❤️. #sailing #sailingadventure #sailingexpedition #sailingsouth #highlatitudesailing #thankyou #selmaexpeditions #antarctica
What a perfect last sailing day !!! After again one day without wind we raced to the Falklands / Malvinas the last 100 miles with the support of almost 40 knots of wind 😍 was a great ride and lots of fun. #sailing #sailingtheocean #sailingexpedition #highlatitudesailing #southernocean #ocean #oceanlove #sailingadventure #spiritofsailing #saulingsouth #selmaexpeditions #segeln #segelnmachtglücklich #stanley #portstanley #islasmalvinas🇦🇷 #falklands #falklandsislands #malvinas
What a perfect last sailing day !!! After again one day without wind we raced to the Falklands / Malvinas the last 100 miles with the support of almost 40 knots of wind 😍 was a great ride and lots of fun. #sailing #sailingtheocean #sailingexpedition #highlatitudesailing #southernocean #ocean #oceanlove #sailingadventure #spiritofsailing #saulingsouth #selmaexpeditions #segeln #segelnmachtglücklich
