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Frequently asked questions
All the answers to your questions about sailing in Antarctica: – Do I need to know how to sail? • My health? • My age? • Seasickness? • Safety?
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Sonabia 2, the grey tank
The first thing you notice about Sonabia 2 is its dark gray color. The reason? To warm the boat with […]
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Environment
Carbon footprint of an Antarctic sailing expedition
255 kg of CO2, that’s what you’ll produce on Sonabia. With our style of sailing, we use less than 64g of diesel per person and nautical mile. That’s 5 times less than the most environmentally-friendly cruise ship,
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Technical information
Sonabia 2, ventilation everywhere
Sonabia 2 has 26 ventilation holes. They create local ventilation in each room. It is essential in polar climates, in […]
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Sonabia 2, thick multilayer hull
The hull of Sonabia 2 is thick, stiff and impact-resistant. Made of multiple layers, alternating insulating foam, fiberglass and playwood, […]
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Sonabia 2, lifting rudders
Sonabia 2 is equipped with 3 lifting rudders. In case of violent shock, the rudders lift alone. In case of […]
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Environment
Tourism in Antarctica, beware!
For the 2022-2023 season, the authorities have issued permits for 70 cruise ships, 468 voyages and 111,400 visitors. Compare this with the small vessels (sailboats and motorboats of less than 70 people): 34 vessels, 90 trips, 1299 visitors: that’s 1.2% of the total number of visitors.
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Technical information
Sonabia 2, lifting steel keel
Sonabia 2 has a steel keel dagger-like, i.e. the keel can be lifted vertically. The bulb is wing-shaped, large and […]
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