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ODYSSEY OF AION

From Marseille to 60°S.

Ibiza, Las Palmas, Cape Verde, transatlantic, Ushuaia, Drake, to Antarctica.

A preparatory route: a progressive build-up through sea trials, resupply, transatlantic crossing and Patagonia. The map below replays the progression — each stopover opens as an immersive pop-up. Arrival at 63° South marks the entry into Antarctica and the starting point of the circumnavigation below 60°S.

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Voyage overview

A trajectory designed as a progressive preparation: sea trials, technical stops, trade winds, transatlantic, then the shift towards the southern seas. Dates remain indicative — weather and logistics will set the pace.

Late April 2026
Departure from Marseille Old Harbour — first miles and sea trials.
Early May
Ibiza: routine stopover after technical checks and adjustments.
May
Las Palmas: resupply, weather assessment, sails and autonomy optimisation.
July
Mindelo (Cape Verde): last warm stopover before the transatlantic.
August
Transatlantic: heading for South America, sea routine and systems management.
September
Argentina: logistics, provisioning, preparation for the far South.
Oct.–Nov.
Patagonia: weather windows, ARION fine-tuning, Antarctic configuration.
November
Drake Passage, then arrival on the starting line at 63° South: entry into the "white".
What comes next

The circumnavigation

At 63°S, the preparatory route transforms into something else: a polar loop, without crossing back north of 60°S. Dedicated map, chapters, waypoints and guided reading.

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Interactive map

Animated route

Main stopovers

Marseille (Old Harbour)

Departure, sea trials and first adjustments.

Ibiza

Technical stopover: checks and adjustments.

Las Palmas

Resupply, weather assessment, sails and autonomy optimisation.

Mindelo (Cape Verde)

Last stopover before the transatlantic crossing.

Buenos Aires

Logistics and preparation for the far South.

Ushuaia

Final preparation before the Drake.

Drake Passage

Crossing the southern seas towards Antarctica.

Arrival at the starting line, 63° South

Entry into Antarctica, off the South Shetlands. Start of the circumnavigation below 60°S.