After four extraordinary days at sea, Qilak is now safely tied up in…

APR 20 2025 · 12:00

After four extraordinary days at sea, Qilak is now safely tied up in Longyearbyen, Svalbard📍78°15’ North, deep within the Arctic Circle surrounded by sea ice, snow-covered mountains, and the surreal glow of 24-hour daylight. I’m heading home now, wrapping up this first leg of the mission with @inthesameboat.eco a team I’m proud to sail with, the Special Forces of coastal cleanup & ocean conservation. This trip had two goals: 1️⃣To scout Svalbard’s fragile coastline ahead of our planned six-week beach-cleaning mission in late summer (sponsor needed… ) 2️⃣ Position Qilak for a short charter season, hosting ski & sail guests to help us