Cape Horn & The Beagle Channel 3 Feb - 18 Feb 2025
A 16 day cruise of the Beagle Channel on the new Pelagic 77 Amundsen with an on board RYA competent crew training module and the possibility, weather permitting, of a rounding of and visit to Cape Horn.
The RYA Competent Crew module . In the course of this voyage the subject matter in the standard RYA competent crew syllabus will be covered. See details here>>
Pelagic Adventure Sailing is a recognized and licensed on board RYA training facility and will provide a qualified RYA Instructor to conduct the instruction of the RYA Competent Crew syllabus.
This trip begins and ends at Puerto Williams with time either side of the trip to sample the delights of the Southernmost yacht club in the world on board the Micalvi as well as walks in the hills and visits to the town.
Amundsen's sistership Vinson of Antarctica in Puerto Williams
Puerto Williams with clubhouse ship Micalvi in the background
"Shorebased instruction" on Micalvi
In the hills above Puerto Williams
A 16 day cruise of the Beagle Channel and possible rounding of Cape Horn. This 16 day cruise visits various anchorages in the epic scenery of the Beagle Channel which offer spectacular views, fishing opportunities, shore side BBQs, walking and scrambling and abundant wildlife to watch. See photos and video below and Beagle Channel destination page for more background.
Weather permitting the highlight of the trip is a rounding of Cape Horn and landing there to visit the light house and monument .
For those seeking to build miles towards RYA or other qualifications this cruise offers the possibility of notable personal log book entries including Cape Horn.
Spectacular scenery in the Beagle Channel
Netting Mullet
Abundant wild and bird life in the anchorages - Magellanic Kingfisher
Breaking glacier ice for Cocktail Hour!
BBQ ashore
Pre prandial refreshments
Anchoring by a glacier in the Beagle Channel
Rounding Cape Horn on Vinson of Antarctica
Ashore Cape Horn
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Skip Novak's video highlights of The Beagle Channel cruise with a rounding of Cape Horn
GENERAL INFORMATION
Please Note: A reasonable degree of fitness and vitality is necessary for making this an enjoyable experience. However this is a much less rigorous sailing experience than our longer distance voyages to Cape Town, Antarctica or South Georgia, with most nights spent at anchor. It is an ideal taster for those considering a longer voyage or an ideal opportunity to enjoy the Pelagic experience on one of our Pelagic 77 vessels for those who cannot spare the time to do one of our longer trips.
In order take a full part in the training it is essential that participants are fluent in spoken and written English.
ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION POLICY ONBOARD
Pelagic Expeditions Vessels are run as "dry ships" when at sea and possibly at some anchorages when there is a real possibility of having to 'up anchor' and move off. This is at the Skipper's discretion. In port reasonable amounts of alcohol can be consumed but excessive alcohol consumption that leads to situations which put people at risk, or where the harmony of life on board is disturbed to an extent that other guests are made uncomfortable will not be tolerated. If this situation arises, the Skipper reserves the right to return to port and to disembark any Charterer at an intermediary port, or disembark the entire group in a group charter if necessary.
TIMING AND ITINERARY
Students will arrive in Puerto Williams on 3 Feb 2025 via a LATAM flight from Santiago to Punta Arenas followed by a DAP airlines flight from Punta Arenas to Puerto Williams. See www.dap.cl . Students can immediately go straight on board. For early arrivals we can recommend hostel or hotel accommodation for those nights prior to the embarkation date, and meals on those days will be the responsibility of the students.
Having moved on board, on 4 Feb , following introductory briefings and instruction, Amundsen will depart Puerto Williams and begin the cruise through the Beagle Channel. If the weather is favourable, time permits and the necessary clearances can be achieved a visit to or rounding of Cape Horn is a possibility.
VISAS AND TICKETS
Crew must make sure they have visas, if required, for Chile. Photocopies of these visas and proof of a return ticket out of Chile will be required by Pelagic Expeditions. It is essential that you have at least two clear pages in your passport BEFORE entering Chile.
COST
GBP 10,000. This cost includes:
- Provisions while on board
- Use of all navigation and sailing equipment on board
- Use of safety equipment including life harness, PFD and Musto HPX sailing foul weather gear
- Use of Inmarsat communication system on board (note: satellite time is billed separately as used).
- All port fees and local taxes for the vessel
- Fuel for the vessel
- All RYA course materials and navigation tools.
- Use of sea kayaks during the cruise.
Not included:
- Travel costs to point of departure and arrival
- Meals or entertainments ashore
- Cost of Inmarsat communications
SYLLABUS OF YACHTMASTER COASTAL/OCEAN THEORY COURSE
EQUIPMENT
Equipment List 2
Please e-mail Skip Novak to reserve a place
