Footsteps in virgin snow – An Antarctic expedition in the year of Covid.

Footsteps in virgin snow – An Antarctic expedition in the year of Covid.

Antarctic Ice Pilot (AIP) are proud, as well as relieved to report the successful completion, without any Covid infection or transmission, of the only expedition permitted and completed by the AAD to visit the Antarctic Peninsula during the southern Summer of 2020-2021. The project assets comprised two megayachts, with accompanying helicopters and submersibles, with a total of eighty-four crew, expedition staff and guests.

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Antarctic Ice Pilot has busiest season yet with packed diary of adventure to South Georgia, Falkland Is. and Antarctica

Antarctic Ice Pilot has busiest season yet with packed diary of adventure to South Georgia, Falkland Is. and Antarctica

Arrived with all my bags in Ushuaia for a three month action packed season as ice pilot and guide in the Antarctic peninsula. Six expeditions in vessels from 24-76m in length power and sail. Varied in complexity and itineraries starting in Patagonia ending in the Falkland Islands. The last trip has me in South Georgia in February. It’s a beautiful day in the southernmost city in Argentina.

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Sailing Yacht Destination heading to Antarctica with AIP providing ice pilot and expedition planning

Sailing Yacht Destination heading to Antarctica with AIP providing ice pilot and expedition planning

Antarctic Ice Pilot has been hired as expedition leader and ice pilot aboard the beautiful private sailing yacht Destination for a bespoke cruise to the Antarctic peninsula in January 2019. AIP are providing a full package of permit, planning and logistics support services.

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Boat International article on sailing yacht Vivid in Chile and Antarctica during a circumnavigation

Boat International article on sailing yacht Vivid in Chile and Antarctica during a circumnavigation

After leaving British Antarctic Survey, one of Ashley Perrin’s first commissions was as ice pilot and guide on the sailing yacht Vivid, a 27-metre superyacht that was visiting Chile and Antarctica during her circumnavigation. The expedition across a lively Drakes Passage superseded several weeks cruising down and exploring the ‘canals’ on the Chilean side of Patagonia.

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