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mols24 · 23-01-2011, 21:47

Aloha,
I am a 23 year old female living in Maui working on a snorkel boat, doing three charters a day. I would love to do something hard core, some real adventure. I am looking to crew on a boat to gain real experience and see the world the way it was intended. I am an athletic, hard working and persistent girl with big dreams. The ocean holds a special place in my life and provides endless opportunity and exploration. I admire this trip you plan and wish to be a part of it. In addition, I am a writer and photographer and would love to document this adventure for my personal use. If there is a place for me I would love to take it and share in this dream of yours.

Mahalo,
Molly

drpohl · 26-01-2011, 19:04

There still are a few open berths on our Arctic Northwest Passage 2011 Expedition. We have organized the expedition by increasing berthing to 8 and done many upgrades for high latitude voyaging like ESPAR hydronic heating system etc... bottom line is we are all sharing the direct expenses of the expedition, we call this concept a "share-a-ride" voyage. The cost estimates and details are on the website at http://www.northwestpassage2011.com/

I hope you can find a way to join us.

Smooth seas,

drpohl · 29-01-2011, 08:47

I see Alex Whitworth is to receive the Blue Metal from The Cruising Club of America (CCA) for his circumnavigation via the Northwest Passage - West to East.

You can read about it here:
Northwestpassage2011 dot com: Blue Water Medal awarded to Alex Whitworth - Northwest Passage West to East

SaucySailoress · 29-01-2011, 23:24

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Originally Posted by Jens1

I am not a gold-ass.

This sounds very exciting. But I like to stay warm - cold asses are not for me!

drpohl · 30-01-2011, 07:00

Oh yes... cold is no fun... just think of those 129 men on the Franklin Expedition back in the 1850s attempting the Northwest Passage on the HMS EREBUS and HMS TERROR and what they had to endure - wintering over in a -30F Arctic climate... but today we are dressing with Mustang exposure suits and use duofold underwear and Polartec fleece... its a much nicer experience... and our ESPAR hydronic heater system keeps the boat warm and comfortable... sometimes you trade one thing for another... have you read Barry Lopez book 'Arctic Dreams'? Be careful... if you read it you will want to go to the Arctic and experience it for yourself... the cold is not even a consideration when you make your decision since you know there is new technology and its only going to be for a relative short time... having been in the Arctic I cannot wait to return... its magic!