Punta Arenas, Chile

Magellan Straits and was only given to Chile in 1949 by the British. There is a nice green park with a memorial plaque commemorating the event.

Today the docks service and maintain many ocean going fishing ships. (Too big to call fishing boats!) There are many day tours operated from Puntas Arenas, Viator Guide

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sunset over the sea

25/03 Climate Change

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These top tips are from the book ‘Sustainable Travel’ by Holly Tuppen. It would be great if you could take these ideas into account

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17/03 Announcing New Voyages

Introducing De Tukker – Cargo and crewing.

This is De Tukker’s inaugural season sailing cargo under the ownership of EcoClipper, and you can join them! With engine use kept to an

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15/03 Climate Change

High Seas Treaty

Roughly two thirds of the worlds oceans are classed as the “High Seas” – areas of open water not governed by a single country.

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