Resolute Expeditions
What and Why
10,000 nautical miles of ocean exploration gathering vital oceanographic scientific data about Climate Change and how the oceans, which are critical to our very existence, are faring.
Going to extremes where scientists seldom visit, if at all.
Conducted using the lightest of carbon footprints; by the power of the wind.
Repeated year after year for 10 years to measure, benchmark, monitor and record change.
144 ordinary people on an extraordinary journey, from Svalbard, Norway to Resolute Bay, Canada – via UK, Iceland, Greenland and return.
Led by renowned explorer, Jim McNeill.
Our scientific endeavours are directed and orchestrated by
Ordinary people trained to sail; trained to contribute directly to climate science.
Development | Discovery | Delivery | Engagement | Action
Resolute Expeditions
Where and When
Starting in June 2024 and repeated yearly for 10 years
approximately 10,000 nautical miles of exploration each year
Leg One - Svalbard to Plymouth
£9,300 - 22 days
25th June - 16th July
You will join Linden at Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway
Sailing across the Barents Sea via Bear Island to Tromsø
Through the Lofoten Islands - and then going inshore to Harstad and Bodø
Along the Norwegian coastline and then directly across to anchor in the Shetland Islands, Scotland
Sailing down the eastern coast of Scotland and England to London
Here there will be a launch event to celebrate the inaugural voyage
Around the south east coast and along the southern coast to Plymouth
Here we will meet the scientific partners and pick up the scientific equipment and Ice Warrior’s freight bound for Resolute Bay, Canada
Leg Two - Plymouth to Reykjavik
£5,900 - 11 days
17th July - 27th July
There will be a launch event marking the start of the official scientific endeavour leaving Plymouth along the Cornwall, Wales and through the Scottish islands, stopping at the Faroe Islands and ending in Reykjavik, Iceland
Leg Three - Reykjavik to Nuuk
£5,900 - 13 days
28 July - 9 August
Through and around the southern coast of Greenland
Leg Four - Nuuk to Nuuk
£13,800 - 32 days
10 August - 10 September
Awaiting a weather window to cross Baffin Strait along the top of Baffin Island and into Lancaster Sound and Resolute Bay, Canada and return to the west coast of Greenland
Leg Five - Nuuk to Upernavik
£5,900 - 10 days
11 - 20 September
Along the west coast of Greenland via Disko Bay
Leg Six - Upernavik to Narsarsuaq
£5,900 - 10 days
21 - 30 September
Exploring Greenland Coast - exact port calls will be according to weather conditions
Leg Seven - Narsarsuaq to Reykjavik
£5,900 - 9 days
1-9 October
Exploring Greenland Coast - exact port calls will be according to weather conditions
Leg Eight - Reykjavik to Plymouth
£6,800 - 15 days
10 - 24 October
Via the Faroe Islands and through the Scottish islands, down the Welsh coast and around Cornish coast. Expedition Return Party in Plymouth
PLEASE NOTE
This is an expedition and not an adventure holiday.
You have to be over 18 years of age.
All dates accommodate a contingency and are subject to weather and progress - updates will be given 3 weeks before and 1 week before embarkation.
Most costs are included when you are onboard.
Costs which are not included:
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Travel costs to embarkation ports - we help and guide you
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Extra accommodation which may be needed whilst awaiting embarkation - we help and guide you
-
Personal insurance
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Clothing & Equipment - a compulsory kit list will be sent to you on booking and branded merchandise will be available to purchase
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Alcohol - which will only be consumed when in port
-
Snacks - which are available to purchase
-
Communication via ships satellite phone
Our Expedition Sailing Ship
The sailing vessel Linden is a real “Ocean Warrior” expedition “Baltic Trader” sailing vessel. She is a traditional double skinned (3” thick larch planked), “copper bottomed” three masted sailing schooner….this type of Schooner would have traded world wide up until the 1930s. The SV Linden captures this spirit today.
She was hand built on a massive scale by shipwrights of the museum community of the Island of Aaland in Finland and launched in 1993.
Although she has the highest safety classification, as you walk on board you relax; enter a beautiful and warm saloon and all accommodation is air heated throughout.
You are comfortably warm and dry regardless of the arctic and ocean elements outside.
The accommodation is roomy and hospitable, fully fire protected and with secure hold doors to provide safe compartments. Explorers have comfortable bunk beds in cabins of 4 with en-suite facilities and around the ship there is time and space to reflect.
But outside you are sailing pure - around the clock - with sails raised and furloughed by hand in 3 watches you are contributing to the passage whether at 8 knots in fine weather or sneaking into bays for overnight anchorage…. All done by sail.
Whilst on passage the ships routine allows for training, scientific work as well as sail and watch keeping. The helm is a large wheel in the open at the stern so you experience the elements and the beauty of the oceans as only a traditional wooden ship can offer.
Whilst at sea one detoxes physically as well as emotionally and can then enjoy a fresh beer whilst at anchor, fishing and eating from the smokery on deck, or from the professionally staffed galley or on shore whilst on expedition.
During hard weather the Schooner can steam at 6 knots on engine power and the resources on board are powered by generators and auxiliary back up systems. Modern life and machinery supports the pure joy of slipping anchor by sail and heading off silently on the passage without a footprint.
Although the SV Linden is good for the soul and will voyage throughout the extreme Northern Arctic to the remotest of destinations you are in the hands of the most experienced Captain and Officers.
Captain Rasmus Jacobsen’s philosophy is that of “self help” and as you arrive on board explorers will be welcomed by possibly one of the kindest persons they will have met. The Captain has been with the Schooner since 2000 and apart from expeditions he has mentored many youngsters from the edges of society whilst at port in Copenhagen and at sea.
Rasmus’ support and coaching of explorers will ensure each member is certificated to STCW A V1/1-1 and 1-4 as a qualified competent crewman during the voyage and more importantly impart to all members of the team and crew a substantial sense of self reliance and well being.
With the Chief Mate and 3 Watch-keeping Officers leading the routine no one will be asked to operate un-safely or beyond their ability, it is not a boot camp but a true expedition to discover and monitor that part of our planet most stressed by climate change - the Arctic and Ourselves.
Join Us
Resolute Expeditions 2024 onwards
Self-funding
Step One - Choose your leg
Step Two - Book your place
Step Three - pay a 25% non-returnable deposit - we will invoice you
Step Four - pay the remaining cost of your leg by 1st May 2024 - we will invoice you
Step Five - We guide you on how to get to the start of your leg of the expedition
Step Six - Outfitting. When you are faced with Mother Nature potentially at her worst you need the very best of kit and clothing - there is a compulsory kit list which we provide for your safety
Step Seven - Embark on one of the most fulfilling and amazing experiences of your life
PLEASE NOTE
This is an expedition and not an adventure holiday.
You have to be over 18 years of age.
You have to be fit enough to climb a 2 m rope ladder.
All dates accommodate a contingency and are subject to weather and progress - updates will be given 3 weeks before and 1 week before embarkation.
Most costs are included when you are onboard.
Costs which are not included:
-
Travel costs to embarkation ports - we help and guide you
-
Extra accommodation which may be needed whilst awaiting embarkation - we help and guide you
-
Personal insurance
-
Clothing & Equipment - a compulsory kit list will be sent to you on booking and branded merchandise will be available to purchase
-
Alcohol - which will only be consumed when in port
-
Snacks - which are available to purchase
-
Communication via ships satellite phone
Funding through your own sponsorship efforts - as above but when you've decided to join the crew then Apply for the Funding & Sponsorship Training - email jim@ice-warrior.com
Apply for Global Warrior Funding - email us to register for 2024