Cape Horn and Patagonian Canals on a Sailboat - Expeds

Cape Horn and Patagonian Canals on a Sailboat

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Relax on the yacht and enjoy the beauty of Cape Horn and the Patagonian Canals. Join us and explore Cape Horn and Patagonian Canals the way they are meant to be explored. Set out on an exceptional cruise in the Beagle Channel and the neighbouring regions. This route was made famous by Darwin and Fitzroy during HMS Beagle expeditions. We pass Cape Horn (about 3 to 5 days into the cruise) and then we go for beautiful trekking on Darwin Cordillera. Here we observe marine animals (penguins, albatrosses, seals, etc.) and beautiful plants. We can also fish in the region, depending on the season.

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All about the Cape Horn and Patagonian Canals on a Sailboat.

Relax on the yacht and enjoy the beauty of Cape Horn and the Patagonian Canals. Join us and explore Cape Horn and Patagonian Canals the way they are meant to be explored. Set out on an exceptional cruise in the Beagle Channel and the neighbouring regions. This route was made famous by Darwin and Fitzroy during HMS Beagle expeditions. We pass Cape Horn (about 3 to 5 days into the cruise) and then we go for beautiful trekking on Darwin Cordillera. Here we observe marine animals (penguins, albatrosses, seals, etc.) and beautiful plants. We can also fish in the region, depending on the season.

Highlights of this trip are;

  • Passage of the legendary Cape Horn
  • Sailboat less than 20 meters
  • Accompanied by a seasoned English skipper

 

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  1. Day 1 & 2 FLIGHT TO USHUAIA

    Flight to Ushuaia. As all our participants arrive from different flights so there is no provision for a reception at the airport. So we take a taxi to the Affasyn club to find the boat where we are welcomed for the night. Night and meal on the boat and dinner on land in a small local restaurant.

  2. Day 3 to 16 NAVIGATION AND HIKING

    From this morning, we sail towards Cape Horn according to the schedule for over the next 14 days, the main stages of which are described below, as examples (purely indicative, non-restrictive, no exhaustive):

    • Puerto Williams
    • Puerto Toro
    • Wollaston Archipelago
    • Cape Horn Passage
    • Lennox Island
    • SenoYendegaia – Caleta Ferrari
    • Caleta Olla
    • Northwestern Beagle Channel
    • Hike on Gordon Island
    • Seno Pia
    • Bahia Tres Brazos

    We sail 4 to 5 hours a day on average and we perform 2 to 4 hours of daily walks, according to the desire of each but also according to our arrival times at anchorages. All this is naturally subject to the climatic conditions to which we must bend, both for reasons of comfort and safety.

    The boat serves as a comfortable mobile refuge to discover an area that is only accessible by sea. A night cruise is planned to reach the glaciers. The rest of the time, we sleep in the shelter of our anchorage.

    The diversity of wildlife is one of the main attractions in Tierra del Fuego: there is an abundant population of seabirds, including the Steam Duck, the Magellanic Penguins, many raptors (Condor Andin, …), the Albatross, but also dolphins, seals, sea lions, whales and even guanacos (llamas).
    The plants are an interesting mix of primary forest and mosses, with many flowers proliferating in the spring and austral summer, as well as edible berries.

    Generally, we sail until the beginning of the afternoon. The afternoons are as much as possible put to profit to disembark and discover the various sites, and the evenings are spent in the shelter in a peaceful anchorage where the boat is secured for the night. Our goal is to make the most of the area by frequent landings for discoveries on foot from these places.

    Return to Ushuaia on DAY 16 in the middle of the afternoon. Formalities time, we prefer to take a return flight from the next day.

  3. Day 17 & 18 RETURN TO EUROPE

    According to our flight schedule, we take advantage of the boat, the crew and Ushiaia and then go on our own to the airport to embark for Europe . Arrival in Europe on day 18.

    NB. The itinerary is given here only as an indication and it will adapt to the weather conditions. 

Accommodation and meals

ACCOMMODATION

The yacht usually has 2 to 3 double cabins and a single cabin for the crew, plus a cabin for skippers (main and second). There are one to two bathrooms and / or shower room and toilets on board (do not forget that you are on a sailboat and need to use the water sparingly). You are welcomed aboard the sailboat a day before departure (evening of day 2) and can stay there until the day of departure scheduled for day 17.

MEAL

On the boat, meals are prepared by the crew, each having their specialities. We stock up till Ushuaia, where we find a wide variety of fresh produce, fruits, vegetables, meat and fish. We have a fishing net, so it is possible that we fish Centollas (giant sea spiders). If we are lucky enough to catch Centrollas, they would serve us as an authentic sea meal on the go. We always take care of the preparation of meals but the people on board can help us to prepare them and to put away at the end of the meals. Each box meal is of 35 euros and 490 euros has to be paid on the spot for 14 days. This allows us to prepare ourselves ahead of the trip.

No VISA is required. A valid passport with an expiry of more than 6 months at the time of arrival in the country

Two English-speaking crew members accompany you on this trip: the captain and his assistant. The captain is particularly experienced and has been sailing for a long time in the polar regions. His great experience in navigation is a pledge of confidence for you and he kept an intact passion for the polar regions. His assistant is often also experienced.

CLOTHING

  • You need several layers to add or remove depending on the temperature and your activity.
  • Waxed up and down (overalls)
  • A waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex® jacket
  • A waterproof and breathable over-pants Gore-Tex® type
  • A thick fleece jacket
  • A micro-fleece sweater or jacket, thinner
  • Trekking trousers
  • A Thermal Long Sleeve T-Shirts
  • Technical and / or short-sleeved t-shirts (avoid cotton, long to dry)
  • A pair of thermal tights
  • A cap or balaclava fleece
  • A scarf
  • Shoes rather warm (in cotton, avoid synthetic and tennis socks that frequently produce bulbs)
  • Hat, cap or headband to protect from the sun
  • A pair of ski gloves, wool gloves and rubber construction gloves.

 

SHOES

  • A pair of boots with 2 sizes in + to wear over-socks
  • A pair of walking shoes, which you are used to (to avoid blisters) for hiking trails
  • A pair of lighter shoes (tennis or deck shoes)
  • A pair of warm slippers (charentaises) for the interior
  • Pair of flip-flops, sandals or Crocs® for the bathroom

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