Breaking The Ice - Segel-Expedition 2004 Eine Friedensinitiative besonderer Art 1.Januar 2004 bis... zur Übersicht www.breaking-the-ice.de 15.12.2003 Breaking the Ice - Der Expeditionsplan Click here to have a closer look at our expedition route. On January 1, 2004 we will set sail from Puerto Williams, Chile, aboard two ocean-going yachts, headed toward Cape Horn at the southern tip of South America. There, we'll anchor in a protected bay while awaiting favorable weather for our crossing of the Southern Ocean. Verloren zwischen Eis und Gebirge ? The seas surrounding Antarctica are the only ones on earth uninterrupted by any land mass and are subject to frequent, severe storms. The narrowest and roughest section of all is the 1,000 kilometer wide Drake Passage, named after 16th century British mariner Sir Francis Drake, separating Antarctica from South America. Seas and weather permitting, it should take between four to five days to cross it. During this challenging voyage, all expedition members will work as a team, according to a strict round the clock schedule - three hour shifts on deck, wearing storm suits and tied to the yacht, followed by six hours below deck. If all goes according to plan, we will make landfall at Deception Island, one of Antarctica's two active volcanoes, located about 45 km from the indexland in a region called Graham Land. Only the upper reaches of the volcano jut above the water, and only by sailing through a small break in its rim can we find shelter from the open sea. At Deception Island, the boats will be rigged for the voyage along the Antarctic shore. This 500 kilometer journey will carry us through a labyrinth of islands, steep fiords, patches of frozen sea and numerous icebergs - an area rich in wildlife this time of year, with huge colonies of penguins, packs of seals, herds of whales and thousands of bird species. Upon reaching Crystal Sound (66 degrees south) we will anchor between two small islands and prepare to embark. Rubber dinghies will carry the team ashore, along with supplies and equipment for one week. Reserve supplies for one additional week will be buried near the shoreline. After a brief rest we'll begin our trek across the ice toward our chosen mountain, located some 20 kilometers inland. Walking for two to three days, the team members will be roped together for safety, dragging their equipment on snow sledges. Upon reaching the foot of the mountain, we will map out our route to the summit and wait for favorable weather conditions. Because the mountain's exact height is not known, the difficulty and duration of the ascent cannot be accurately predicted. While the mountains in this region are not exceptionally high, their complete isolation, icy surroundings and severe weather can create various kinds of hazards and obstacles. If we successfully reach the summit, the team members will hold a brief naming ceremony, celebrating the success of our mission. Afterwards, we'll set off again on the long journey home. A remote mountain on a distant continent, With four Israelis and four Palestinians standing on its summit: This is the dream we carry with us. This is the dream that carries us forward. At its peak we will raise our voices, making a joyful noise. May our two people hear and heed our call: To end the hatred and madness And climb the next mountain together. Copyright © 1996-2016 - SEGEL.DE