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Around Patagonia │ Part 4 - Tierra del Fuego to the Strait of Magellan

▶︎ Support these films by buying us a coffee! https://www.ko-fi.com/tupaia ▶︎ Photos and updates: https:/instagram.com/lthiault/ ▶︎ https://lauricthiault.com ▶︎ LIVE TRACKING: https://forecast.predictwind.com/trac... ▶︎ ABOUT THIS TRIP We explored the channels between Tierra del Fuego and the western section of the Strait of Magellan onboard our sailboat “TUPAIA”, a Dufour 35 from 1974. We left Ushuaia in mid-August, making the best of a rare easterly to sail most of the Beagle channel downwind. After a short detour to Seno Pia, the western arm of which was still completely frozen, we tacked our way into canal Ballenero. In Caletón Silva, we put a board with TUPAIA’s name on it amongst many other boards bearing yachts’ names. We then sailed through Bahía Desolada and canal Ocasión. In the latter we encountered strong headwinds and williwaws which damaged two sails and the rigging. It took us a week to fix it, perfectly sheltered in Caleta Brecknock from the strong NW winds and surrounded by magnificent scenery. We continued into canal Cockburn and visited Seno Chico, where two beautiful glaciers were discharging enormous blocks of ice into the sea. When exiting this Seno, an unexpected strong wind forced us to seek shelter behind Punta Turn and wait for favorable conditions, which came two days later. We then enjoyed a swift downwind sail into the Senos Keats and Agostini. We spent five days exploring the area, testing a few sketchy anchorages and approaching the huge seracs of the many tidal glaciers of the area, before setting sails NW, against the prevailing winds. We passed canal Magdalena and the infamous Cabo Froward (the southernmost point of continental America) all the way up to Paso Inglés without too much difficulties. It was late September when calm and sunny conditions were forecasted for two days, so we went for a little detour to visit Seno Helado, in canal Barbara. It was very much worth the time (and the many days tacking that followed) because this was one of the most beautiful place we have ever seen, and the anchorage a few hundred meters from the glacier was unforgettable! Back into the Strait of Magellan, we anchored off Isla Rupert to say hello to penguins that live in the forest. Unfortunately it was too early in the season and the few residents were very shy. Living up to its reputation, the last section of the Strait of Magellan, from Paso Tortuous to Paso del Mar was challenging - the continuous headwinds, contrary current, and pouring rain made us work for every mile. We had to wait many days at each stop for the conditions in the Strait to be navigable again. Each time we shared the anchorage with friendly fishermen who kindly gave us plenty of seafood and good stories to enjoy while gales were blowing outside. After 66 days and 695 nautical miles sailed mostly against the wind, we left the Magellan and entered the calmer waters of canal Smyth, feeling a bit tired but grateful to have had the opportunity to spend so much time in this incredible part of the world. ▶︎ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Aerial Intro 02:22 - Canal Beagle 06:55 - Canal Ballenero, Bahía Desolada & Canal Ocasión 11:42 - Brecknock & Seno Chico 16:01 - Senos Keats, Agostini, & Serrano 18:55 - Magellan / Cabo Froward to Paso Inglés 20:39 - Canal Barbara / Seno Helado 23:54 - Magellan / Paso Tortuoso to Paso del Mar 26:32 - Magellan / Isla Rupert / Outro & Stats #sailing #patagonia #tierradelfuego #magellan #Chile