After leaving the majestic Cape of Horn at 11:50 on the 19th, we spent today crossing Drake’s Passage and initiated initial discussions on climate change and sustainability, while also learning about the history and environment of Antarctica. The team in addition did a gear check and an overview of survival and hiking guidelines while on Antarctica, which remains since 1959 a continent not owned by any country, dedicated to advancement in peace and science. It is estimated that the crossing will take two full days, of which the Expedition will cross the very waters where the Atlantic and Pacific Seas converge.
What ultimately drives this expedition? The answer can be summarized in one number: 2041. In the year 2041,the international treaty protecting Antarctica begins to come up for review and “It’s the year when the fate of the last great wilderness on earth will be decided”, according to Robert Swan.
Follow us as the team completes its crossing across Drake’s Passage and first sets foot on Antarctic soil tomorrow.
