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 […]
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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 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 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/
Darwin 200 day 19: through Pentland Firth and South
We are waking up to a beautiful morning, 25 knots of wind, a following sea and just an hour of foul tide before approaching Pentland Firth. Perfect timing by an excellent captain and crew! Pelican […]
Darwin 200 day 18: wind, rain, low cloud and sky(e)
The night brought a good breeze and we woke up to a transformed Sound of Raasay: the cloud so low, Skye appeared as flat as a pancake. This afternoon we cleaned a beach near Broadford […]
