23 Nov 2012
Heard Island Revisited
Yesterday we sailed out for a closer look at McDonald Island some 30 miles to the west of Heard Island and then spent last night anchored in Atlas Cove. Today we made another landing there in overcast conditions with strong westerly wnds. We enjoyed more walks and more wildlife before sadly steaming away, bound for Albany in Western Australia, over 2,000 miles and another world away.
Although we didn't make all the landings we intended, we achieved what we came to do. We saw the mountain and all the wildlife that calls Heard Island home and we have all taken away a greater appreciation of and respect for this amazing landmass. It was beyond special, even on my second visit, and I certainly hope to call there again some day.
21 Nov 2012
For several days we had been watching the weather maps which showed a small window of fine weather between two frontal systems. Just how big the win…READ MORE
20 Nov 2012
We are currently riding out a huge southern ocean storm, the result of a very deep depression we have been watching approach for some days. We enjoye…READ MORE
19 Nov 2012
We arrived at Heard Island at 0600 hours this morning, just as the next weather front arrived. The temperature has dropped and there are snow showers…READ MORE
