Schooner

Philos

Philos is not a fast racer, because of her weight, but she can handle any storm. This Damien II type sailing boat has been specially designed and built for the french sailors Jérôme Poncet and Gérard Janichon after their first ice navigation, in the seventies. These yachts have been sucessfully used since 25 years in extreme sailing. Her strong rounded hull escapes from the tremendous pression of the fast ice. In fact she's the perfect boat to overwinter in the ice. Her moderate size alows her to come very close to any icebergs, whales, birds, seals, and penguins.

SAILING YACHT "PHILOS"

Philos is not a fast racer, because of her weight, but she can handle any storm. This Damien II type sailing boat has been specially designed and built for the french sailors Jérôme Poncet and Gérard Janichon after their first ice navigation, in the seventies. These yachts have been sucessfully used since 25 years in extreme sailing. Her strong rounded hull escapes from the tremendous pression of the fast ice. In fact she's the perfect boat to overwinter in the ice. Her moderate size alows her to come very close to any icebergs, whales, birds, seals, and penguins.

LIFE ON BOARD

Philos has ample place to accomodate a crew of seven. Five guests sleps in three different cabins (two doble bunks and one single), with lots of storage space and bedside lamps.

Social life concentrate in the cozy salon, in front of the galley and the eather, which dry the condensation out of the boat and the soaked equipments.

The cooking, very important in cold climate, is mainly french with some swiss specialities (fondues, roesti) and served with chilean and Argentine wine.

The captain and his crew handle the boat, but all willing hands are welcome. During long passage (Antarctic, South Georgia) a system of watch may be organised.

All expenses on board are included, except liquors.

ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY FIRST

Although expedition sailing is adventurous in its nature, the safety of our guests and crew is paramount. Philos has been built, equiped and is maintened to cope with the most challenging conditions, and manned by experienced and conscientious crew.

You will also receive appropriate briefings before every landing to minimize the impact of our expedition on sensitive wildlife, delicate natural habitats, zones of special scientific interest and historic sites.