The Polar Front

20/08/2011

HOORAH - Yacht Polar Bear has finally made it! Awaiting our charter group in Constable Point, East Greenland - all in good spirits!

19/08/2011

Oooooh - so close! Happy days!

18/08/2011

Polar Bear position update

18/08/2011

So far so good....cruising along the incredible coastline of Knud Rasmussen Land, East Greenland! Crew report mountains as far as they can see! Negotiating icebergs, but Scoresby Sund looks ever more achievable! Hoorah!

05/08/2011

It's official. How frustrating! Polar Bear still taking refuge in north west Iceland - also BEAUTIFUL, but not Greenland!

Arctic sea ice extent in July 2011 broke its previous record low set for that month in 2007, the National Snow and Ice Data Center said today.

02/08/2011

Cursed ice conditions preventing play! Polar Bear currently back in Isafjordur after a failed attempt into ScoresbySund - SO frustrating! A stark reminder of the challenges one faces sailing up in Arctic; we are completely in the hands of mother nature! Photos to follow.....!

19/07/2011

Wow - where does the summer go?! Polar Bear and crew heading off from Akureyri today to explore the northern coast of Iceland! I wish I was there too. Do you?

01/07/2011

As we weekend approaches Polar Bear will prepare to leave the gorgeous Lofoten islands and head for Jan Mayen island, and onto Northern Iceland. The summer is really whizzing by?!

27/06/2011

With the stickiness of London, we are dreaming of the breeze from the deck of a boat! Polar Bear currently up amongst the Lofoten Islands. Keen to join us?

16/06/2011

Keep your eyes out for the Sunday Times Travel supplement this weekend.....!

16/06/2011

Last minute berths available Northern Iceland - Jan Mayen - East Greenland next month - get in touch for more information: [email protected]

10/06/2011

Polar Bear making good progress and the crew are in great spirits! After following the coast of the Eastern Islands, it was goodbye to the wonderful Shetlands and hello to the open water, porpoises and long evenings!

09/06/2011

Follow our next adventure as we leave the glorious Shetland Islands and head offshore for northern Norway! Crew prepping and priming for the off.....!

27/05/2011

Here's to fair winds and following seas as Polar Bear sets sail - bearing NORTH!

23/05/2011

Wowsers - will this wind ever die down? Imagine being stormbound INSIDE your home port?! Not the easiest start to the season.....!

10/05/2011

Good news folks! That Arctic bound adventure berth you were thinking about for this summer just got reduced! 30% of last few berths - please contact us for more information on [email protected]

10/05/2011

Have we found our next crew member?

The orphan infant being cared for at the Alaska Zoo is gaining weight, the mother that left her behind has turned up, and nicknames for the little bear are flying.

28/04/2011

20% off selected Arctic adventures - please contact us for more information! [email protected]

06/04/2011

Dreamy....! Polar Bear in East Greenland

31/03/2011

Are you on twitter? Please follow us and keep up-to-date with our adventures! Pressure is on now as the April door opens and the days get longer...so many jobs, so little time!

31/03/2011

Fancy joining us on an awesome journey from Northern Iceland - Jan Mayen - East Greenland this summer? Three unbelievable destinations and some fantastic ocean sailing! Few berths available - contact us on [email protected] for more details!

28/03/2011

And where best to drink those sunset drinks in the sailing world?! The Caribbean you say? Oh yes! Come and join us as we race across the Atlantic - we promise rum punch at the other end!

The ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers) has become the largest trans-ocean sailing event in the world. Originally conceived as a friendly race for cruising yachts wishing to cross the Atlantic more safely and with a little competition, this year a record 225 yachts and thousands of crew will set sail

24/03/2011

Doesn't this sunshine make you think of drinks on the deck at anchor as the sun goes down? Hmmmm. Summer is coming and the boating world prepares.....!

21/03/2011

Thank you to all our antipodean friends, and those who joined us at the TNT Travel Show! We had such a blast getting excited about adventures with you all - such a good buzz!

17/03/2011

Will we see you at the TNT travel show on Saturday? We hope so! We love a good adventuresome blether! To claim your free entry please follow the link below and we'll see you there! Stand C63, opposite the internet/flight booking zone!

TNT Travel Show - 19 March 2011: Travel show in London - Benefit from Travel Deals, Adventure Travel Discounts, Travel Vouchers, Tour Discounts

16/03/2011

Talk about last minute.com; our next adventure takes us to London, this weekend! We will be exhibiting at the TNT Travel Show 2011, the biggest free travel show, Earls Court 2, THIS Saturday 19th March! PLEASE come and see us!

Register here for entry to London's biggest free travel show

14/03/2011

We are slowly working through website updates as our place on the ARC has been CONFIRMED! We love a bit of racing - and we love a bit of sunshine......! Is the Caribbean calling you too??

The ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers) has become the largest trans-ocean sailing event in the world. Originally conceived as a friendly race for cruising yachts wishing to cross the Atlantic more safely and with a little competition, this year a record 225 yachts and thousands of crew will set sail

04/03/2011

HOT OFF THE PRESS! Polar Bear is heading off in search of Caribbean sunshine and a good dose of vitamin D....yes, that's right; Polar Bear is taking part in the ARC 2011! Would you like to join her? Email [email protected] for more information.

07/02/2011

Have you watched it yet?? Between this and Bruce Parry's Arctic Adventures we are truly spoilt!

Human Planet tells remarkable stories of people who make their homes in the Arctic.

02/02/2011

So much follow up from an excellent weekend at the Adventure Travel Live - thanks to everyone for coming to say hello and talking adventures with us! Such a great buzz - wish we were off to Destinations this weekend......!

26/01/2011

Everybody loves a good holiday - even the Polar Front team! Why don't you come along and plan yours at the Adventure Travel Live in the Royal Horticultural Halls, Victoria, London, this weekend?

Where did you last travel? I flew out to join yacht Polar Bear in Greenland and sail her home to the UK via Iceland and the Shetlands – but on a personal level, I was lucky enough to honeymoon in incredible Indonesia to include 8 days diving all over the Komodo National Park. Dreamy!

25/01/2011

Adventure Travel Live countdown! PLEASE come and say hello this weekend!

Get ready for the UK's biggest adventue travel event. Discover the world off the beaten track including: small group adventures, once a lifetime travel experiences, family adventures, career breaks, wildlife safaris, volunteering, overland expeditions and more.

21/01/2011

Do you have what it takes to be part of The Polar Front team?

We're recruiting for skipper and mate positions onboard 'Polar Bear' for summer 2011.
If you are hard working, committed, very experienced (ideally with high latitude experience) and great with people, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact us on [email protected] for more information.

13/01/2011

*We will be exhibiting at the Adventure Travel Live show in London at the end of this month – please see the attached for details – and come and visit us!*