Tag Archives: Sailing

An unusual Christmas Eve

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Verity Jones

Summarised from a translation in preparation of “PAMIR 1955/56” by Arnd B. Arnd (an account of his time as a deck hand on the Pamir in his youth). It was Christmas Eve when we made it past the Canary Islands. … Continue reading →

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Power and Fury

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Verity Jones

This is an awesome display of the power of the ocean – even better thanks to the added music.  I came across this stunning video a while ago and never tire of it.

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Full Circle

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Verity Jones

Apologies for the lack of postings recently – busy times.  There will be a few guest postings coming up soon to supplement anything I manage to write. Since I was following the Polar Circumnavigation of Børge Ousland and crew in … Continue reading →

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Northwest Passage Ice Break Up

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Verity Jones

As the ice parts for passage through the Laptev Sea, on the other side of the Arctic, the Northwest Passage continues to lure and fascinate – me as well as those hoping to transit the passage this year (Previous post … Continue reading →

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And into the ice…

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Verity Jones

Time for another catch up on some of the polar sailing expeditions. Northeastern side first. Previous posts on this are: https://diggingintheclay.wordpress.com/2010/06/27/polar-circumnavigation-voyage-underway/ https://diggingintheclay.wordpress.com/2010/07/31/northwest-passage-ice-treachery/

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Northwest Passage ice treachery

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Verity Jones

As previously posted I’m following the polar sailing expedition by Norwegian Børge Ousland and crew.  As they head for a first possible encounter with ice in the Northeast passage through the Yugorsky Strait (the Kara Strait is currently closed by … Continue reading →

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Polar Circumnavigation by Sail

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Verity Jones

Sailing the Ice-free Northeast Passage and Northwest Passage around the Pole (at least that is the plan…)

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“They believe it is cyclical”

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Verity Jones

(and they should know – surely – they run the weather station!) I have a habit of taking photos from planes when travelling, even though they usually turn out to be “Why the hell did I take that one?” shots.  … Continue reading →

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