Information

Vessel:
Report (sitrep) ID:
20875
Universal time (UTC):
01:00
Australian time (AEST):
12:00
Position:
59° 55′ S, 92° 55′ E
Heading:
062
Speed:
9.5 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
240 NM
Weather conditions:
CLDY / 20-25 kts NW / 970 hPa
Air temperature:
0.0 °C
Sea conditions:
2-3 m

Comments

At 0700 this morning we crossed 60° South and officially departed Antarctic Treaty waters. This is a significant milestone on our journey home. It marks the end of the ice and the beginning of the long, rolling crossing of the Southern Ocean. Many of us have settled into the rhythm of life at sea. Our days are dictated by the meal schedule; exercise classes, bird-watching, movie screenings, and even PCR testing, all find their place amongst the three most important events of the day. And for good reason. At breakfast we have been treated to sweet potato pancakes, at lunch we enjoy tacos or sweet and sour tofu, and, even if we aren't hungry, we appear again for dinner to enjoy a delicious array of meats, veggies, and freshly-baked desserts. This gentle rhythm of ship life may soon be interrupted, however, when large seas cross our path in the coming days. For some of us this will be 'just another lumpy day at sea'. But for others, particularly our Davis winterers, this will be their first Southern Ocean storm. It seems King Neptune still tests us sailors, whichever direction we cross his seas.

REGARDS: Samantha & Anthea

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A map showing Australia and Antarctica. The map shows the journey of one voyage that has occured in the season, with each route highlighted in a distinct colour.

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