Darwin 200 UK voyage day 25: gannets rule!
Today was special, even more so than other days during the Darwin 200 voyage on the Tall Ship Pelican of London. We visited Bass Rock! With 75 pairs of breeding gannets, plus young birds and […]
Darwin 200 day 24: leaving Montrose for Bass Rock
A couple of days in Montrose without shore leave (except for the excitement of the bin run) are enough and this morning we’re leaving harbour, with a pilot on board, into a glorious sunrise. The […]
Darwin 200 day 23: learning and filming
This morning, trainee sailors heated all about the engine and pre-start checks from the bosun Steve. The afternoon was occupied with filming the young scientists while they relate the outcomes of their investigations. The stories […]
Darwin 200 – the big egg drop
The challenge: free fall drop of an egg from the main mast while maintaining its integrity. Plenty of different designs disguising the padding techniques, and of course, we won’t reveal what works and what doesn’t […]
Darwin 200 day 22: science conference aboard Pelican!
This morning the science conference brings together all the projects we’ve been running aboard the Pelican of London. Find out more about our wind energy activities here https://darwin200.com/understanding-sustainable-energy/ Find out more about plankton on our […]
Darwin 200 day 21: busy with science!
Tomorrow morning is the moment when the young people who studied different parts of the science during our voyage will present their findings to all of us. The Darwin 200 team has provided very desirable […]
Darwin 200 day 20: through Scottish energy resources – oil, gas and wind!
The bright lights of oil and gas fields illuminated the horizon during the night’s sail, which was powered by the wind. Pelican’s headsails, spanker and three square sails were set to ensure optimal use of […]
Sparkling gold and glass-like seas – Darwin200
Another beautiful day in Scotland! https://darwin200.com/sparkling-gold-and-glass-like-seas/
Sights of Hebrides and Skye – Darwin200
Fabulous impressions from Skye captured by the Darwin 200 team! https://darwin200.com/sights-of-hebrides-and-skye/
Live lecture from Isle of Lewis – Darwin200
This lecture was provided through Education by the seats of our pants’ to hundreds of schools around the globe! https://darwin200.com/live-lecture-from-isle-of-lewis/
