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

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

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 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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