We have just been informed that from now on transits of the Northwest Passage will be much more difficult.
Sailing past Cuming glacier
Because of the irresponsible behaviour of a sailor who transited the Northwest Passage in 2017 on a small racing catamaran entirely unsuited for Arctic conditions, the Canadian Government plans to impose drastic measures for anyone planning to transit this challenging waterway in future.
Among the new regulations, there will be compulsory registration of any vessel planning a transit, a thorough technical and safety survey, and specific insurance requirements.
My latest book 200,000 Miles: A Life of Adventure, describing my own transit of the Northwest Passage, is now for sale on amazon.com and amazon.co.uk. Here is a selection of photos of my voyage.
60+ knot storm in Dundas Harbour
Sailing past the Alaskan coast lit up by the midnight sun
Dodging icebergs in Disko Bay, Greenland
No way through
Pushing a large block ice out of our way to reach a free lead
No way to go
Trapped in ice
Our route is barred again
Searching for a lead
Looking for a lead
No place to hide
