Daily Briefing Day 2 - Damoy Point

Day 2 - Damoy Point (S 64 49’, W 63 31’)
Named after Julien Damoy, a French Entrepreneur and financier of the French Antarctic expedition in 1903-1905, led by Jean Baptist Charcot.
Located in Damoy Bay on the west side of Wiencke Island.
2 historical huts located at the landing point, 1 Argentinian, 1 British. Established by the British Antarctic Survey in Nov 1975.

Landing is on the shore, but the rest of the hike is on snow. 2 places for us to explore, a 220ft high view point or a Gentoo Penguin colony (guess which one is my preference…).

We also have the chance to watch the release of a weather balloon. (My inner scientist is a bit excited for that.)Read more