Nagalaqa Expedition, splendid images of turquoise water and southern whales in the Arctic

© Sébastien Roubinet

Sébastien Roubinet and his two crew members, Eric André and Jimmy Hery, started their Arctic expedition on June 27, 2022. Aboard Babouch'ty, their 7-meter catamaran-sailboat, they left for 3 months in total autonomy to discover a route never taken before. The first images released let us discover a virgin and pure landscape, of any beauty.

One month and 900 km travelled

For three months, Sébastien Roubinet, Eric André and Jimmy Hery will travel the virgin lands of Antarctica. The Nagalaqa expedition is to bring back data to the scientists of this unknown region. Aboard their 7-meter catamaran-sailboat, the three adventurers have already traveled 900 km. Leaving on June 27, 2022 from Sachs Harbour, on Banks Island, they must reach Spitsbergen by passing north of all Canadian and Greenlandic lands.

Les paysages époustouflants du grand nord
The breathtaking landscapes of the far north

Breathtaking images

Their journey alternates between sailing and walking, during which the three men have to pull and push their 200-kilogram boat with a 300-kilogram load. Helped by a drone, which allows them to trace their route, they slalom between the ridges and the frozen waters, in a landscape of incredible beauty. Bears, belugas, seals and southern whales are encountered along the way.

After a month of expedition, the first images sent are magnificent and of a purity that we want to share with you.

Le catamaran Babouch'ty dans la glace © Sébastien Roubinet
The catamaran Babouch'ty in the ice © Sébastien Roubinet
Eau turquoise en Arctique © Sébastien Roubinet
Turquoise water in the Arctic © Sébastien Roubinet
Rencontre avec des ours polaires © Sébastien Roubinet
Meeting with polar bears © Sébastien Roubinet
Le catamaran dans les glaces © Sébastien Roubinet
The catamaran in the ice © Sébastien Roubinet
Le catamaran dans les glaces © Sébastien Roubinet
The catamaran in the ice © Sébastien Roubinet
Le catamaran dans les glaces © Sébastien Roubinet
The catamaran in the ice © Sébastien Roubinet
Le catamaran dans les glaces © Sébastien Roubinet
The catamaran in the ice © Sébastien Roubinet
Entre terre et mer © Sébastien Roubinet
Between land and sea © Sébastien Roubinet
Expédition dans les glaces Le catamaran dans les glaces © Sébastien Roubinet
Expedition in the ice The catamaran in the ice © Sébastien Roubinet
Rencontre avec des baleines australes Le catamaran dans les glaces © Sébastien Roubinet
Meeting with southern whales The catamaran in the ice © Sébastien Roubinet
Des crêtes à franchir © Sébastien Roubinet
Ridges to cross © Sébastien Roubinet
Ca glisse en Antarctique © Sébastien Roubinet
Sliding in Antarctica © Sébastien Roubinet
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