Sail with us to the 79th parallel north. Travel to Svalbard with the MANERA team and explore some of the northernmost spots on the planet. Surrounded by the Arctic wildlife, our riders journey from fjord to fjord, searching for wind, totally cut off from civilization.
Words by Paul Serin
It’s T-minus 24 hours, and my excitement is through the roof. This trip was two years in the making, and it is finally happening. I’m increasingly worried of forgetting something, so I’m making lists of all the gear I need. I’ve previously gone on trips in cold places, but I’ve never done anything like this. To tell you the truth, I still have a hard time comprehending where we are going…
Svalbard, an archipelago located north of Norway. The islands range from 74° to 81° north latitude. Keep in mind that the Arctic Circle is very close at 66°30’ N. The people I talk to don’t really realize where it is, and I don’t think I do either. I don’t go into details when they ask, “So, Paul, where is your next trip?” I just reply, “On an island north of Norway,” and let them imagine what they want.
