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Amyr Klink: (Almost) TRAGIC COFFEE in ANTARCTICA

27 de novembro de 2020 · 14 min · 252 visualizações · Antarctica

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Brazilian navigator Amyr Klink recounts a near-fatal incident during his solo wintering in Antarctica, where he became stranded on an iceberg after failing to secure his inflatable dinghy. While collecting fresh water from a melt pool, Klink watched his boat drift away in strong currents, leaving him isolated until a Dutch sailing vessel, the Jantini, spotted him and provided rescue. Klink emphasizes the importance of maintaining boat systems, noting that he successfully completed his circumnavigations without significant damage or injury to crew. He also discusses the influence of French sailors Bernard Moitessier, Éric Tabarly, and Jérôme Poncet on his own maritime career. Klink highlights Poncet’s experiences in Marguerite Bay and the Falkland Islands, specifically mentioning Poncet’s residence on Beaver Island. He notes that while Poncet’s books were once published in Portuguese by Edições Marítimas, the stock was destroyed in a fire, making the works difficult to source. Klink maintains that careful vessel management and preparation remain essential for safe high-latitude navigation.

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