Grytviken to Dead Man’s Cairn hike Once more, gusting winds funnel off the bays and glaciers on the way between Stromness and Cumberland Bay during the night. Once the anchor goes down close to Grytviken,...
Whistle Cove and Shackleton Hike from Fortuna to Stromness Prince Olav Harbour waves us farewell with winds starting to blow once more over the 30kn. But luckily it left a gap in-between the strongest gusts good enough...
Europa holds her ground at Lighthouse Bay, right at the northwest entrance of Possession Bay. Sea Shanties play in the Deckhouse. On deck, forceful winds and a full snow blizzard blow. Up in the Wheelhouse, the Captain...
South Georgia. We started dealing with the island’s infamous weather but pulled up a zodiac cruise at Right Whale Bay and later on a landing at Rosita Harbour. Late last night Europa arrived at the...
What is your name, where are you from and how old are you? My Name is Lars Udsen. I’m 26 years old and I’m from Denmark. What inspired you to join Bark EUROPA, how did you join the crew? I...
Anchoring during the night at Right Whale Bay. Snow showers hit our course early in the morning, while 25kn of West-South-West winds blow. Along the day the wind eases down leaving behind some sunny spells...
The sea had risen, the vessel was rolling heavily, and everything was pitched about in grand confusion. There was a complete “hurrah’s nest”, as the sailors say, ”everything on top and nothing at...
A truce. Scotia sea calms down for a few hours today. Since departure winds have been blowing pretty strong, both from the side and from the aft. Europa heels and rolls and pitches, until today when gradually the wind dies....
Destination South Georgia, yes… but in the Europa what counts is the whole experience of the voyage; the ship on its own is a destination on herself. Yesterday’s rolls, today’s heeling. She races...
Departure from Stanley and starting our way to South Georgia. Day and night she rolls and rolls. Strong winds and building seas from behind made for a fast though uncomfortable day of good sailing. ...