14.07.2014 - Special offer to join the Westwind Project and combine science and adventure with a trip to South Georgia in October 2015
This is a ‘special offer’ from Pelagic Expeditions. Not in any way less
expensive as ‘special offers,’ usually are; in fact it is more
expensive. Based on Pelagic Australis, it is a once off opportunity to
combine your quest for a real adventure with a contribution to scientific
fieldwork, from sea level to high altitudes, in one of the most spectacular
island wilderness areas left on earth.
For more
about South Georgia see our destinations brief here >>
In October 2015 we will be once again supporting
Prof. Paul Mayewski from the
Climate Change Institute at the University of Maine, for another ice
coring expedition on the sub Antarctic island of South Georgia. Here is his
mission statement:
Download pdf
here>>
Professor Paul Mayewski S. Georgia Ice coring expedition leader in 2012.
Click image for slide show
Paul and his team were with us in 2012. In spite of very difficult weather
conditions, they managed to extract and analyze ice cores which produced
positive findings and identified the need for a higher altitude
reconnaissance.
We are looking for four volunteers to assist Paul, myself and his team in a
month long expedition to South Georgia. Volunteers who are mountain capable
and fit will be field assistants carrying loads on skis and sleds up to a
base camp on one of the islands glaciers and then helping drill ice cores
and supporting the three or four researchers for a 7 to 10 day period.
Taking an ice core on the Norderskjold Glacier in 2012. Click image
for slide show
Hard work? Yes. But believe me, to be camped up high for an extended period
watching the island below in all its changeable moods is not to be
underestimated. For those preferring to stay on board Pelagic Australis,
in addition to and part of collecting ‘old ice’ in coastal regions, the
vessel will be visiting the usual wildlife and historical points of interest
which are a part of our South Georgia cruises. (link here to our normal SG
programme).
For our part, and due to the limited numbers possible on board, Pelagic
Expeditions will contribute one free place for a researcher. We are looking
for like minded volunteers to also stick their hands up for this one off
opportunity.
Contact Skip asap on
skipnovak@pelagic.co.uk or +27 724324277 for more details. If you are
the least bit inclined, I would not linger in the decision as I expect these
four places to fill up fast.
As Bill Tilman might have said, “Let’s put on our boots and go . . . .”
Everyone goes on and on about climate change. This is your chance to learn
the realities first hand (over a glass or two while on board) from one of
the world's foremost team of experts.
Skip
