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SAILING EXPEDITION TO ANTARCTICA
In January 2027 team Guppy is setting sail on a massive adventure to the bottom of the world: Antarctica!
We have a crew of brave sailors, explorers, animal and marine experts, and planet protectors on board. Our mission? To show the coolest place on Earth to the next generation and find out how we can take better care of it together.
We are connecting with schools and classrooms from around the world making kids and teenagers our extra crew ashore. This is an interactive learning experience where they can follow the expedition in real time, join live classroom sessions, get access to exclusive material and join Q&As.
Introduction video by Laura Dekker, Captain and youngest person to solo circumnavigate the globe
The idea — A sailing expedition to Antarctica that kids and teenagers around the world can follow in real time and learn about this magnificent place as we explore together
The expedition — We are departing from South America in January 2027, heading south across the Drake Passage to explore the Antarctic Peninsula
The vessel — Sail and train vessel Guppy is a 72 foot Scorpio. Since 2020 the Laura Dekker World Sailing Foundation has been sailing around the world bringing kids and teenagers along on board Guppy
Meet the expedition crew
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CREDITS & CREW
Laura Dekker — Captain
Sander Vogelenzang — First mate
Marie Frederiksen — Creative & art director
Prentice Brower — Expedition leader
Kiera Rumbough — Marine biologist & researcher
Jono Allen — Cinematographer
Tanja Zoellner — Camera operator
Florian Lakeman — Administration & operations