Shaima Hylas 63 · video

What this video covers

The 63-foot sailboat Shaima departed Ushuaia, Argentina, to clear customs in Puerto Williams, Chile, before navigating the Beagle Channel and the Seno Pia fjords with a crew including three toddlers.Watch During the two-week expedition in late December 2025, the vessel encountered severe weather, including headwinds exceeding 40 knots and gusts over 50 knots while anchored at Caleta Olla.0:52 The crew explored the Seno Pia region, navigating both the east and west arms by dinghy in near-freezing temperatures and constant drizzle.0:51 They completed a 300-meter vertical hike to the Holanda Glacier viewpoint and visited the Pia Glacier, maintaining a safe distance from the 50-meter vertical ice wall to avoid displacement waves from calving.0:52 Despite the harsh conditions, the toddlers adapted to the vessel’s layout and the environment.3:09 The voyage concluded with a return to Puerto Williams and a final transit back to Ushuaia.0:59

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