PETER I ISLAND 2027

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"We plan to activate Peter I Island in February 2027 with a team of 19 operators", Ken, LA7GIA posted to Facebook on 4 June (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1787070508410564). "We will go to Peter I with a large vessel and two helicopters, and the DXpedition will be led by an external expedition leader from an Antarctica expedition company - Spirit of Sydney. The capacity of the expedition leader and the vessel have been reviewed and approved by Norwegian Polar Institute and is the basis for the landing permit we received in April 2024. Our expedition leader has supported more than 80 expeditions to Antarctica, and has previously landed on Peter I three times. With the landing permit and external resources involved we're ready to move forward signing the contracts.
It should be noted that the total cost of this expedition is approximately $2,000,000, including all logistics, marine, aviation, insurance, safety and rescue, and Antarctica permits. Our website (https://3y0k.com/) will be updated to reflect the changes.
At the time of activation in 2027, it will be 21 years since the last DXpedition to this island. In preparation for the contract you can support our adventure by donating via PayPal (don...@3y0l.com)".

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"We plan to activate Peter I Island in February 2027 with a team of 19 operators. We have signed a financial agreement with a private group about sharing the cost for this DXpedition. The DXpedition budget and our share is around $825,000, of which we must deposit $340,000 in 2024". The landing permit from the Norwegian Polar Institute was received in April; the callsign (3Y0L) will be confirmed later. The expedition is expected to run from 28 January to 26 February 2027, including the voyage from King George Island (South Shetlands) to Peter I and back. Plans are for the team to go ashore with two helicopters and stay on the island for 14-18 days. Bookmark https://3y0l.com/ for updates.