19 Dec 2014
Sunny Days
As we crossed into New Zealand waters once again, the seas calmed and the sun made a welcome appearance, providing perfect conditions to be out on deck albatross spotting and even sunbathing in the mild conditions! Our day at sea yesterday provided a chance to relax, catch up on reading and attend a few lectures. Heather gave us some insights into the albatross family, Don entertained with his stories of sailing around the world and living in a container in East Antarctica, then Matt spoke about the Southern Ocean. The programme was wrapped up by Expedition Leader Rodney Russ who gave a comprehensive introduction to Campbell Island, where we are now preparing to make a landing. Everyone is keen to get ashore and stretch their legs on what promises to be an exhilarating day.
17 Dec 2014
As always, we have been keeping a close eye on the weather maps and could see an agressive weather system approaching Macquarie Island, so put in an …READ MORE
15 Dec 2014
Today we had the opportunity to catch up on lectures, spend time reading or scanning the skies from the bridge. In the morning marine mammal expert M…READ MORE
14 Dec 2014
We have had a busy few days since we sailed from Bluff in near perfect conditions on Thursday. There was an easterly swell as we sailed south past Co…READ MORE
