[P-3 Guy]

Originally Posted by Frankentooth

Hi Bear Islander--

Since you are in Argentina at present, I thought I might send along some food for thought--I went to Antarctica in 2010 on a decommissioned Russian ice breaker--We had 55 mph winds and 45 foot swells, and on the previous voyage, someone fell and broke their arm just walking around the ship. That said, if at all possible, I would encourage you to go to Ushuaia (southern tip of Argentina), and see if there are any vacancies on larger boats, rather than attempt it in a sailing vessel. There are typically vacancies this time of year, since folks often miss flights due to weather, so it's entirely possible to get a cabin on a larger ship for a fraction of the cost.

While it is technically "summer" in Antarctica, it is still a very dangerous time--I am attaching a photo demonstrating what "summer" looks like. This photo was taken in February 2010.

Wishing you all the best for your adventure, and please stay safe.

He's BTDT and is well aware of the risks. Check out his website linked in the first post of this thread to see what I am talking about.