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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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 The expedition across a lively Drakes Passage superseded several weeks cruising down and exploring the ‘canals’ on the Chilean side of Patagonia.

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