Whether the 64-foot sailboat Ocean Watch will make it through the fabled Northwest Passage–all indications point to yes, though–remains to be seen. But that’s what what voyages of discovery are all about. Follow the daily updates on the Around the Americas crew log and stay tuned for regular REALscience updates.
We talked to Captain Mark Schrader on Friday and he gave us an report on the first two months of the 25,000-mile circumnavigation of North and South America.
The first major sailing challenge, getting through the stormy Bering Sea, is a distant memory for the seasoned crew, as they prepare for a west-to-east transit of the Northwest Passage.
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Photos courtesy of Dave Thoreson: cover, Captain Mark Schrader on ice duty, Ocean Watch crew playing soccer at Barrow sports field.
