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Ice Camping Overnight on Antarctica
17 maggio 2026 · 37 min · 160K visualizzazioni · Port Lockroy
Green kayaks on boat deck, icy Antarctic waters ahead
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The crew of the 50-ft expedition vessel Icebird explores the Antarctic Peninsula, conducting shore-based camping, kayaking, and wildlife observation. During a multi-day expedition, the team paddles to a glacier, camps overnight on a rocky island near a Gentoo penguin colony, and navigates the iceberg-dense waters of Kodak Canyon.1:06 The crew manages heavy weather conditions, including 20-to-45-knot winds, by securing the vessel with four-point mooring lines.24:34 They also visit Port La Croix, noting the seasonal closure of the base and the prevalence of whale bones on the seafloor, which occasionally foul anchors in the region.33:34 The expedition highlights the logistical advantages of a small vessel for accessing remote areas, while emphasizing the necessity of hydration in cold climates where thirst response is reduced.14:46 The crew concludes their Antarctic transit by preparing for a crossing of the Drake Passage.37:36
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