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Around Patagonia │ Part 7 - Canal Messier and the Baker area

▶︎ Support these films on Ko-Fi : https://www.ko-fi.com/tupaia ▶︎ Photos & logbook:   / lthiault   ▶︎ Explore more: https://lauricthiault.com/tupaia ▶︎ Print store: http://prints.lauricthiault.com/galery ▶︎ Tracker & live updates: https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/tu... ▶︎ ABOUT THIS TRIP Continuing our journey along the Southern Patagonian Icefield, we departed Seno Eyre and rejoined the main route. After numerous tacks through Canal Grappler and Paso del Indio, we arrived in Puerto Edén—Chile’s most remote settlement, known for its long wooden boardwalks and picturesque scenery. Once a busy fishing village, Puerto Edén has seen its population drop dramatically from over 300 to just around 80 people following the red tide, a harmful algal bloom that renders bivalves poisonous that hit southern Chile in the 70’s. Some areas still remain unaffected, and we had the chance to meet the fishermen still working these waters. Heading north, we motored through Angostura Inglesa into Canal Messier, sailing past the wreck of the Captain Leonidasbefore veering east into Seno Iceberg. There, we spent three rainy days exploring the rugged terrain on foot, snacking on calafate berries, and even making friends with some curious huemules. We also had an up-close look at the Témpanos Glacier and saw firsthand the striking effects of climate change on its retreat. Back in Canal Messier, Tupaia pushed against prevailing northwesterlies until the long-awaited southerly winds finally arrived, making for a much smoother sail. We ran downwind through the end of Canal Baker, reaching the imposing Jorge Montt Glacier—the northernmost glacier of the Southern Patagonian Icefield. Venturing into this uncharted, off-soundings corner of Chilean Patagonia was perhaps the most thrilling part of our trip. Although we couldn’t get close to the glacier due to dense ice floes, a rare spell of calm weather gave us time to explore the area before we were forced to head north toward the Baker River. We briefly considered sailing up the river but changed our minds after seeing the strong currents, murky waters, and shifting depths at the mouth. Instead, we spent a relaxing afternoon on the beach before anchoring in Caleta Tortel—one of the southernmost villages along the Carretera Austral—nearly two months after leaving Puerto Natales. ▶︎ INFO & STATS 293 nautical miles 31 days (25 January 2025 to 24 February 2025) 13 anchorages 100L of diesel (incl. 40L for heating) Sailboat: Dufour 35 “TUPAIA” (n°156 year 1974) Beaufort scale: 22% 0-3 - 48% 4-5 - 30% 6-8 - 0% 9-11 Weather: 14% sun - 34% cloud - 52% rain ▶︎ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 01:54 - A typical day in the channels 02:56 - Puerto Edén 05:31 - Wreck of Captain Leonidas 06:34 - Seno Iceberg 09:55 - Canal Messier 10:29 - Canal Baker 11:53 - Ventisquero Jorge Montt 14:05 - Fondeadero Calén 17:00 - Río Baker 19:40 - Caleta Tortel 20:17 - Stats #sailing #patagonia #glaciers #wildlife #chile