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North West Passage entry complete - and first 'growler' sighting

13/8/2013

Library image of Arctic Iceberg

Dodo's Delight has turned the corner past Barrow Point and is now heading East. This is a major milestone in their epic voyage.

First growlers were spotted this morning.

Next stop is 600 miles away - the same distance as the Fastnet race which is currently underway. Although Dodo's Delight will be considerably slower than a racing yacht!

4 Comments

Nick Paul

14/8/2013 02:39:12

That looks like better progress at last! Hope the passage stays clear for a bit longer and you can make up some time, and no more frustration and hanging around. Enjoy!

Fred Byrne

14/8/2013 03:03:15

Good luck. There seems to be an awful lot of ice about.

Zek202

14/8/2013 08:01:19

DMI the Danish arstic weather reporting station notes that the average temp above 80degree noerth is below freezing now, 2 weeks earlier than the running average. Have you noticed this effect where you are?

Richard

19/8/2013 17:00:40

Average daytime temp is currently 6 deg C, a little colder at night, plus windchill of course

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North West Passage entry complete - and first 'growler' sighting

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