• Cruising the Chilean Fjords - day 2

    February 13, 2023 in Chile ⋅ 🌧 43 °F

    At the Southernmost coast of Chile the fjords are at latitudes of Cape Horn (55 degrees) to Reloncaci (42 degrees). This route is used by ships (and us) to avoid the heavy seas and bad weather between the Pacific and Strait of Magellan. Sailing was smooth all day but when we left the fjords last night from 8p-12m (to get a signal and watch the Super Bowl) it was quite rocky as we were thrown around (all for football). The fjords are considered part of Chile to regulate and monitor usage and crossing. We also spent the early morning get up close and personal with the Amalia Glacier.Read more