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The sailboat Copernicus enters an iceberg zone after detecting the first ice of the expedition.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider divider_weight=&#8221;3px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;17px||9px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>SOUTH ATLANTICO | 15 JAN | <\/strong><strong>COORDENINATES 50\u00b0S<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Two months after setting sail from Castell\u00f3n on November 15, Paula Gonzalvo and Pedro Jim\u00e9nez have reached the Antarctic Circle aboard the Copernicus, a crucial milestone marking the start of the most demanding phase of the Vertical Tour: the circumnavigation of Antarctica. Having sailed 7,550 kilometers from Mar del Plata and a total of 14,000 kilometers from Castell\u00f3n, the two Spanish sailors are now venturing into the legendary Southern Ocean, where weather conditions reach their peak intensity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Extreme conditions in the South Atlantic<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The crossing of the South Atlantic has been a first encounter with the harshness of polar waters. Temperatures have dropped from 23 degrees Celsius to 10 degrees, and in the coming days they will reach -2 degrees on board. Waves regularly exceed 10 meters in height, while hurricane-force winds and continuous storms define the meteorological landscape of this region.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&#8220;We live in almost constant storm conditions,&#8221; says Pedro Jim\u00e9nez from the sailboat. &#8220;Every day is a humbling experience in the face of the ocean&#8217;s power. But the live broadcast allows anyone to experience this reality from home.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Despite the adversities, the sailors have enjoyed moments of relative calm that have allowed them to observe marine life: orcas and whales have been their first encounters with Antarctic fauna, reminding them of the importance of the scientific mission that accompanies this adventure.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>First contact with ice<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">After two months at sea, the expedition has detected its first ice floe, marking a turning point in the voyage. The Copernicus is now in iceberg territory, sailing at 50 degrees South latitude\u2014popularly known as the &#8220;Screaming Fifties&#8221;\u2014one of the most challenging regions on the planet for sailing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The immediate objective is to locate and track the movement of iceberg A77, which is drifting at an average of 35 miles per day. This region, near the Weddell Sea, is particularly dangerous: the ice calving from the Antarctic continent into the Atlantic requires constant vigilance and precise strategic decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&#8220;We&#8217;re tackling this 12,000-mile route with short-term objectives,&#8221; explains Paula Gonzalvo. &#8220;The distance is so immense that we need to break it down into achievable milestones to stay focused. Right now, our focus is on navigating safely among icebergs and reaching the landmarks that will guide us around Antarctica.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Real-time science<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Over the past two months, Paula and Pedro have continued collecting marine biodiversity samples and analyzing microplastics in increasingly colder waters. The data collected provides valuable information on the state of South Atlantic ecosystems, contributing to the scientific objectives supported by the University of Alicante, the Ram\u00f3n Margalef Multidisciplinary Institute, and the UN Decade of Action on Oceans.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Unprecedented live streaming: 24\/7 from the ocean<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Since the start of the expedition, the Copernicus has been broadcasting live 24 hours a day on YouTube. Viewers have been able to follow the Atlantic crossing, storm maneuvers, and now, the first contact with Antarctic ice, in real time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In addition to the continuous broadcast, Paula and Pedro host the daily &#8220;Vertical Hour&#8221; at 6:00 PM UT (7:00 PM Spain), a space where they share, in a confessional format, how the voyage is progressing, the strategy to follow, and answer questions from the audience. This approach has allowed thousands of people around the world to experience the expedition as if they were aboard the Copernicus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&#8220;The live broadcast allows anyone to feel what it means to sail in the polar regions, and at the same time understand why it is vital to protect them,&#8221; says Paula Gonzalvo.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Upcoming challenges<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In the coming days, the expedition will face even more demanding conditions. A significant storm with waves of up to 6.5 meters is expected, and the goal is to reach the Antarctic Circle on the 24th. The circumnavigation of Antarctica, with its 12,000 nautical miles, represents the most challenging leg of the entire Vertical Circumnavigation, where every decision could be critical.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Paula Gonzalvo and Pedro Jim\u00e9nez will continue sailing solo, without external assistance, facing squalls, gales, hurricane-force winds, and waves of up to 10 meters. 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