Grunehogna Field Trip
In November four of us took a trip to an old Geo field station at Grunehogna, which is about 55km from Vesleskarvet. The purpose of the trip was to test some of our field equipment before take-over and to assess the condition of our caboose, which had gone unused for almost a year. By this […]
Merry Christmas
Wishing everybody all the best over this holiday season. I hope you have a happy Christmas and a prosperous 2013.
In Memory of Koos “Oom Koos” Cronje
I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Oom Koos on the 28th of November. This man was a true SANAE legend, with sixteen voyages down South under his belt. Koos touched the lives of many SANAE over-winterers and takeover personnel, including myself and the 51st overwintering team, over his many years of dedication to […]
News Update
With the 2012 summer season only weeks away, make sure to check back often to see what ‘cool’ activities S51 is up to. We have several trips planned for November followed by the arrival of the SA Agulhas II in Antarctica in December and then more take-over madness in January and February… Meanwhile, you can […]
Engineering Jobs in Antarctica
SANSA Space Science is looking for two suitably qualified Engineers to over-winter in Antarctica with the SANAE’s 53rd team. Please see the official advert below. SANSA Advert
Party, party, party, party, party, party, party….
Disclaimer: Many of you have mentioned to me you have noticed that alcohol features heavily in this blog. If this has offended anybody’s sensibilities, then I apologize. But your sensitive nature also offends me, so we are in fact even! The fact is, I am not here for a holiday, but to work! But work […]
Newsletter 6 Out
The latest newsletter has just been released. Browse to the Newsletter page and click on Newsletter Vol. 6. I particularly enjoyed this month’s contribution by Mcabango on the weather/climate in Antarctica.
All Aboard…The CAT Train, Part II – The Cabooze Cruise
Challenger 3 makes her way towards Summer Station. After nearly six weeks on the ice, the summer take-over had finally come to an end. During this time the take-over personnel had managed a great a deal and with only a few short weeks of summer remaining, it was time for them to make their back […]
Let the Games Begin!
Summer take-over is a very busy period at SANAE IV. Towards the end, when most of the crucial work has been completed, the base prepares for the take-over function, during which the new team formally takes over the responsibilities of the base from the old team. It is a cause for much celebration, especially for […]