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PELAGIC EXPEDITIONS NEWS LETTER NO 9 July 18 2004

Pelagic Australis is on her way from Tromso to Spitsbergen for the first of two charters in this most Arctic of destinations. She will be briefly passing through the UK during the first days of September before proceeding South to Stanley via the Canaries, Brazil and Argentina. There is still time to join the delivery South! See details below.

In the Northern summer of 2005, Pelagic Australis will be making four two week expedition cruises on the west coast of Greenland, kicking off from New Foundland in mid June. Email info@pelagic.co.uk and register your interest.

FUTURE EXPEDITIONS AND CRUISES ON OFFER ABOARD PELAGIC AUSTRALIS

1. DELIVERY SOUTH TO STANLEY From the 1st of September 2004 , delivery crew can join Pelagic Australis in Southampton for the 7500 mile delivery to Port Stanley in the Falkland Islands, arriving no later than October 30th . This will be a fast passage traversing the north south axis of the Atlantics. Clients arrive in the Falklands which can be a gateway to further land based adventures in Patagonia. Unlike the trip north, there is no RYA instruction included, but sea miles are there for the taking. Stops are envisaged in the Canaries, Salvador in Brazil and Mar del Plata in Argentina. Cost is 2500 GBP per person. Email skipnovak@pelagic.co.uk immediately for further details.

2. SOUTH GEORGIA In November 2004 we have scheduled a 21 day expedition to South Georgia starting from and returning to Stanley in the Falkland Islands, for a maximum of eight guests. 4 places remain. November 6 to 27 2004 The Canadian Chris Rainier will lead the expedition. Chris is one of the leading adventure and cultural photographers working today. As a National Geographic Society photographer and lecturer, he has photographed around the globe. He has travelled to Antarctica over five times, as well as photographed on expeditions to the North Pole, New Guinea, Tibet, and the center of the Sahara Desert for numerous magazines and books. Respected as an outgoing and informative teacher, Chris will work with photographers night and day on the expedition to insure they will get the most out of their experience in South Georgia. Using the latest technology and Pelagic Australis’ spacious main salon we will be able to review photographs onboard, and critique images during the Expedition, insuring participants will get the most out of their adventure!! Go www.chrisrainier.com for more information on his activities.

Cost will be 12,000 EUR per person or by negotiation for group charters. Please register your interest and e-mail skipnovak@pelagic.co.uk . Click here for itineraries and logistics.

3. FALKLAND ISLANDS Due to the success of the Falklands Cruise we will be repeating Wildlife and War from December 4 to December 18th lead by Ewen Southby-Tailyour. Cost will be 3500 GBP per person.

From last season . . .”What can one possibly say of a trip that has such great and remote scenery, wildlife that includes king penguins by the score, albatrosses, seals and dolphins of a type not seen in northern latitudes, the wrecks of old sailing ships left to rot after a stormy rounding of Cape Horn over a century before and the chance to walk across the wreck of the "Vicar of Bray".......a ship used in the 1849 California gold rush? The humour and good nature of all on board and the wit and skill with which Ewen tackled more recent events all made for a memorable trip. If anyone is thinking of going, my advice is book, pack and buy a good camera. Don't just think about it!” Mike Davies annamjd@ukonline.co.uk .

Click here for itinerary and logistics.

4. ANTARCTIC PENINSULA 2005 In January of 2005 we have a 21 day expedition planned to the Antarctic Peninsula for a maximum of eight guests. The expedition will leave from Ushuaia (Argentina) or Puerto Williams (Chile) on the Beagle Channel.

December 31 2004 to January 20 2005 This 21 day expedition cruise gives the best overview of the Antarctic Peninsula. Highlights include the wildlife (humpback whales guaranteed), plenty of ice and the most superb maritime mountain scenery going. Visits to scientific stations are also a feature. 3 places still available.

Cost will be 12,000 EUR per person or by negotiation for group charters. Click here for itinerary and logistics.

5. TIERRA DEL FUEGO AND CAPE HORN 2005 January 27 to February 7 (12 nights on board). This is a short cruise (can be done within a two week holiday period door to door) of Cape Horn and the both arms of the Beagle Channel. The cruise will start and finish from Puerto Williams in Chile. Cost will be 5,000 EUROS per person. 2 places left! Click here for itinerary and logistics.

6. DELIVERY NORTH TO MAINE IN 2005 End of March 2005 we will repeat our successful delivery north running an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore program. Gain more than the required sea miles and ‘live aboard’ experience in the 7500 mile, 42 day ocean passage learning the tricks of the trade from RYA instructor and skipper Steve Wilkins. Cost is 6000 EUROS per person including all course materials. Click here for more information including the course syllabus.

7. GREENLAND IN THE NORTHERN SUMMER OF 2005 From mid June to end of August Pelagic Australis will be making four two week exploratory cruises along the west coast of Greenland as far north as Disco Bay and across to Baffin Island. We are catering for individuals or groups on a first come first serve basis. Register your interest by emailing info@pelagic.co.uk

As always the original Pelagic will be available for custom charters this season anywhere in the Pelagic World based from Southern South America. Guideline price is 1500 EUROS per day for the vessel or by negotiation.

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Cheers, Skip