Backing sought for a solo Arctic circumnavigation by yacht
, 2022-12-16 00:21:37,
RYA Yachtmaster Instructor Ella Hibbert is looking for sponsors for a singlehanded circumnavigation of the Arctic in her 38ft ketch
Most sailors who complete an Arctic circumnavigation do so with crew.
Ella Hibbert is hoping to become the first woman to complete the voyage alone and non-stop.
The 26-year-old RYA Yachtmaster instructor originally planned to sail solo through the Northwest Passage, but decided to extend the voyage to an Arctic circumnavigation ‘to try and bring awareness to people about how the Arctic sea ice is melting and the dangers of oil and gas drilling moving into the Arctic.’
The hull of Yeva will need to be sandblasted before the Arctic circumnavigation. Credit: Ella Hibbert
‘Some scientists are estimating we could see an ice-free summer in the Arctic as early as 2035. I believe it is crucial that people across the globe understand that we and the Arctic are intricately linked – the conditions in one location impact the future of the other. Without Arctic sea ice, there will be deep, blue water, absorbing heat from our atmosphere, instead of ice reflecting heat back into space – meaning more intense heat waves worldwide. It also means colder winters, as the polar jet stream has been seen to deviate from its usual course.. On top of this, rising sea levels endanger coastal cities, both for the polar north, and for oceanside communities worldwide,’ said Hibbert.
She has just bought a 38ft Bruce Roberts-designed steel hull ketch called…
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