Polar Expedition Specialists

Our team, led by experienced Master Mariner and Ice Pilot Estelle Blet, offers expertise in polar expeditions and yacht management.

With over two decades of maritime experience, Estelle began her journey skippering family sailboats before pursuing her formal Merchant Marine education. Her diverse background spans both yachting and commercial shipping sectors, honing skills on both motor and sailing vessels.

Estelle's proven track record includes successfully navigating challenging waters such as the Northwest Passage, Greenland, Svalbard, and the Antarctic Peninsula, as well as more temperate cruising grounds.

Since 2004, when she explored the at-the-time lesser-known waters of Cuba, she has led expeditions to off-the-beaten-track and rarely visited regions around the world, from Vanuatu to the Aleutian Islands, offering unique cruising experiences.

Our team's comprehensive skill set covers crucial areas including project management for refits and new builds, ensuring safety compliance across various vessel types and regions, custom expedition planning, specialized knowledge to safely navigate uncharted waters, and thorough risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

Under Estelle's leadership, we provide meticulous attention to detail, budget adherence and transparency, and the highest standards of safety and preparedness for each unique expedition.

When Estelle is not captaining or preparing yachts for clients, she can be found sailing on her and her partner’s Boreal, often in remote regions, including Antarctica.