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Polar Navigation Training: See further, navigate differently

For those fascinated by the northern lights, frozen fjords, and the pure lines of Greenland or Svalbard, one thing is certain: the call of the North cannot be improvised. This training course, offered by Escale Formation Technique, Grand Large Yachting center of expertise, is a concrete response to the most daring desires to explore new horizons. It is aimed at sailors who want to push the limits of their horizons without compromising on safety, preparation, and clear thinking.

A training program designed for discerning sailors

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Sailing in ice requires far more than a good yacht. It is a complete adventure physical mental technical and human. Drifting pack ice unknown anchorages sometimes harsh weather fragile environments the High North is a demanding arena. This training transforms the unknown into expertise ice analysis passage planning safety boat preparation and understanding regulations are all covered.

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An exceptional teaching crew

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The approach is as rigorous as it is passionate, driven by experts who live the adventure every day:

Sébastien Roubinet, polar explorer, shares with us what the field teaches us better than anything else.

Estelle Blet, ice pilot, helps you understand the ice and navigation rules specific to Arctic areas.

Christian Dumard, a leading meteorologist, brings his keen eye to polar systems.

Martin Oudet, an emergency physician, shares the right reflexes for living (and surviving) in extreme cold.

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Two days to prepare for the unknown

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Day 1 – Reading ice, reading the world

A comprehensive overview of the major polar routes from Svalbard to Alaska and the fundamentals of high latitude sailing weather anticipation ice management route planning and safe anchorage selection local regulations and interpretation of specialized charts. A first day dedicated to laying the foundations of a solid project in harmony with the surrounding environment.

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Day 2 – On board, facing the cold

Designed for demanding sailors this second day goes deeper into the subject how to adapt your yacht to extreme regions optimize equipment prepare for maneuvers manage electronics and safety in cold environments and coexist with local wildlife. It is both a technical and an immersive exploration of what living and sailing in the North truly means.

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They say it better than we do

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“A formative training program that transforms you from a navigator into an explorer.” Alban

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“Comprehensive, user-friendly, and highly inspiring. A real asset when considering a move to the Far North.” Pierre

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“Dense and fascinating. You come away feeling more humble and better equipped.” Fabrice

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A training program that reflects the Allures spirit

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At Allures Yachting we believe that bluewater sailing is driven by the desire to look beyond the horizon. Preparing your voyages means giving yourself the means to experience every moment with intensity. This training aligns with our promise to enable every sailor experienced or not to fully embrace their freedom in safety comfort and confidence even at the far ends of the world.

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Experience Freedom. See Beyond Reach.

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