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2 hari yang lalu · Crossing the Drake Passage is known as the most dangerous ocean passage in the world. But how bad is it really, and how can you do it yourself safely? By: Alesha and Jarryd
23 Jun 2024 · When crossing the Drake Passage, you can expect a journey that takes approximately 48 hours by boat or under 2 hours by plane. While about 1 in 4 crossings may experience turbulent seas, captains are skilled at navigating the waters, avoiding the most severe weather, and adjusting the course for a smoother path.
19 Jun 2024 · Drake's Passage, a rite of passage for Antarctic explorers, offers a blend of historical significance, natural beauty, and adventurous challenges. From the thrill of watching diverse wildlife to battling the unpredictable rough seas of the Southern Ocean, this journey is not just a trip but an experience of a lifetime.
16 Jun 2024 · The Drake Passage, located between Cape Horn in South America and the South Shetland Islands in Antarctica, is notorious for its stormy conditions. This is primarily due to strong currents caused by the lack of nearby land and the strength and structure of waves that can occur, especially …
2 hari yang lalu · When researching Antarctic Peninsula cruises you’ll probably see that the majority of the itineraries sail across the Drake Passage, the infamous stretch of sea between South America and Antarctica, while a couple fly over the Drake to King George Island.
25 Jun 2024 · Crossing the Drake Passage Named after the renowned explorer, Sir Francis Drake, who sailed these waters in 1578, the Drake Passage also marks the Antarctic Convergence, a biological barrier where cold polar water sinks beneath the warmer northern waters.
26 Jun 2024 · Yes, the fastest mile swim across the Drake Passage (Pacific Ocean to Atlantic Ocean) is 15 minutes 3 seconds, achieved by Bárbara Hernández Huerta (Chile) in Cape Horn, Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region, Chile, on 27 February 2022.
