Ashley Perrin spoke today at the Boat International Life Under Sail yacht and superyacht conference

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Ashley Perrin spoke today at the Boat International Life Under Sail yacht and superyacht conference

Ashley Perrin of Antarctic Ice Pilot spoke today at the Boat International Life Under Sail conference at the Yacht Club de Monaco. Leaders within the yacht and superyacht industry came together for a day of inspiring and thought-provoking discussion. Topics included the current state of the new build and brokerage markets, design and build innovations in explorer and expedition yachts, how to connect with the next generation owner and preparing a yacht for voyages to the ice and other extreme destinations.

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AIP provides expedition and deputy expedition leader services for maiden season of the Greg Mortimer

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AIP provides expedition and deputy expedition leader services for maiden season of the Greg Mortimer

Ashley Perrin of Antarctic Ice Pilot has been contracted as Deputy Expedition Leader and Expedition Leader for three expeditions working for Aurora Expeditions for the maiden season of the Greg Mortimer, a purpose-built high latitude cruise ship. The period of contract is 29th December thru 4th February. The first two expeditions are to the Antarctic Peninsula. The final trip is a 23-day expedition which includes the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia and the Falklands.

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Antarctic Ice Pilot engaged as consultants for multiple sailing yacht and superyacht expeditions 2018-2019

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Antarctic Ice Pilot engaged as consultants for multiple sailing yacht and superyacht expeditions 2018-2019

Antarctic Ice Pilot has been engaged by Henry Cookson Adventures to provide planning, logistics support, guide services and lead two multi-vessel superyacht expeditions to the Antarctic Peninsula in December 2018 to February 2019. These expeditions included operating submarines and helicopters and involved complex permit and logistics planning for operation within the Antarctic Treaty Zone.

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

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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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