The Northwest Passage was so intense.... we forgot to update the blog. Playing catchup; here are some more photos:

We are so sorry that we have slacked off maintaining this blog... But we are back! We have left California and have arrived in Ensenada,...

Nora has the Hydrophone over the side, listening to whale song, and it is interesting to listen to, but slightly disconcerting! Sloppy...

Ice pilot Clive, the wonderman, master of ice, sea, and wildlife just had his 65th birthday with us, god help him. Brucely had a nice...

What an amazing few days, wish you could have seen it! We have viewed: A Huddle of Walrus, a Pod of Beluga whales, a Solitary Musk Ox, a...

Thanks to Clive Shute for providing these fabulous video clips and photos of today's walk here in Burnett Inlet. Sorry about the oh so...

The adventure continues, and I can't even keep up anymore. I can't pretend to edit these videos anymore. There is too much footage, too...

Team Hermoine graciously took all the crews onboard for a day of experiencing what it is like to row a 44' ocean rowing boat. Here is a...

Thanks to Tuppence Mellish for this lovely video reintroducing the crew of Ugly Betty and Hermoine. This is for Fans Only. Before viewing...

Huge thanks to Hermoine's crew member Livar Nysted of the Faroe Islands for this fantastic mini movie!

It's been a long day. I'm tired and I can't convey in words how beautiful it is motoring through the ice and fjords. So have a look at...

Polar Bears are a real threat here in the Arctic. They can measure 12 feet tall, weigh 1200 lbs, run at 30 mph, and swim at 4 knots... as...

Ok. Give me a minute. We are trying to keep this juggernaut going. We hear you. More posts. Yes we really appreciate your attention and...

Ugly Betty normally runs with a crew of 2, plus the very involved & helpful owners. Owners Bruce and Nora have extensive sailing...

We crossed into the Arctic Circle on Wednesday, 66* 33’ N. We reconnected with Team Hermione, who, since leaving us in Nuuk had managed...

After a few weeks of having the lovely rowing crew onboard, they have departed. I wish them well and I hope for the success for their...

The most lovely day ever with Bruce, Nora, Nicki, Tuppence, Davey, Leven. Just the most amazing scenery ever!

We arrived in the south of Greenland yesterday. We had the incredible fortune to find clear, sunny warm (37 deg. F) weather and a mostly...

Here in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands we met the crew of Hermione, ("Avalon" if you are searching www.marinetraffic.com to find her current...