Archive - Boating on Ice

Living in Darkness

Working, resting, and celebrating in the dark Antarctic winter.

Jul 1

June 2025

Antarctica’s Night Shift

Being awake while the rest of Rothera slept showed a new side to station.

Jun 9

May 2025

Boating Through Ice: A Guide

Handling icebergs, sea ice, and sub-zero waters.

May 12

April 2025

Descending an Antarctic Crevasse

Descending into the ice on a line and harness wasn’t on my 2025 bingo card.

Apr 19

This week's forecast looks turbulent

Apr 10

March 2025

Return of the Snow

Rothera is looking far more Antarctic, and so are our operations.

Mar 23

The Brink of Austral Winter

Transitioning from the height of summer to the start of winter.

Mar 3

February 2025

Life is Harder in Antarctica

How a brief power cut caused me to wear dirty clothes for days.

Feb 9

Working Days in Antarctica

Though daylight is constant, Austral Summer is short. We work hard to make the most of it.

Feb 1

January 2025

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