{"id":17744,"date":"2019-09-10T08:55:40","date_gmt":"2019-09-10T06:55:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.victronenergy.com\/blog\/?p=17744"},"modified":"2019-09-10T08:55:40","modified_gmt":"2019-09-10T06:55:40","slug":"shackleton-reaches-arctic-circle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.victronenergy.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/10\/shackleton-reaches-arctic-circle\/","title":{"rendered":"Shackleton reaches Arctic Circle"},"content":{"rendered":"

On August 28th just over three months and 4,000km since their departure, Shackleton and her crew aboard the converted lifeboat St\u00f8dig have now crossed the line of latitude that marks the Arctic Circle.<\/p>\n

Their voyage so far has taken them via 7 countries, since leaving Newhaven in the UK – which we reported on in a previous blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Having overcome engine troubles in the Baltic, St\u00f8dig and crew made steady progress north. Now they are only a month away from their destination Troms\u00f8, which will be used as a base to explore Arctic Norway.<\/p>\n

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Shackleton, a Duck Tolling Retriever, guards the converted lifeboat St\u00f8dig.<\/p><\/div>\n

St\u00f8dig is owned by two architects – Guylee Simmonds and David Schnabel, both aged 28. Theirs is an adventure of a lifetime. Accompanying them is Shackleton, Guylee\u2019s Duck Tolling Retriever.<\/p>\n

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Passing through Lysefjord<\/p><\/div>\n

One of many super photos of Shackleton and crew adventures, as St\u00f8dig passes through Lysefjord<\/a> in southwestern Norway. More photos on St\u00f8dig’s Facebook page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

One of the reasons Guylee and David have been able to take this extended adventure is they are both self employed. The speed (or lack of!) and sea conditions has often meant that whilst one is at the helm, the other can sit below and get stuck into some work. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Stodig\u2019s adventure is also a way to help raise funds for Hope Health Action<\/a>, who provide life saving health and disability care to the world\u2019s most vulnerable without discrimination. Guylee has been involved in their work in Haiti since 2009, most recently spending 18 months working there.<\/p>\n

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Stodig at anchor, showing off her solar panels and curved windows.<\/p><\/div>\n

St\u00f8dig is equipped with solar and wind power, a composting toilet and generous space for both equipment and guests.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Victron Energy equipment fitted:<\/p>\n