The Antarctic Way | Redefining What’s Possible With FPB 78 Yachts

Created by award winning filmmaker Simon Lucas, this beautifully filmed and powerful video follows the journey of two Steve Dashew FPB 78 yachts as they cruise the remote and challenging Lemaire Channel in Antarctica. Having been visited by only a few small motor yachts because of its isolated location, lack of fuel, extreme ice, and weather conditions, the crews are rewarded with access to utterly breathtaking scenery and intimate wildlife encounters with whales, seals, penguins and more.
This life changing adventure takes place aboard two of the smallest motor yachts ever to visit Antarctica.
Change your life aboard FPB 78 - Grey Wolf, available for charter at greywolfadventures.com
Note: Drone video was shot subject to Antarctic Drone Permit 15/2018

[@Hinch55]

I've fallen hopelessly in love with the Dashew FPB yachts. They're just exactly right.

[@trevorabrahams8680]

Everytime when I want to run away from my hectic world, I just play this video and I am reminded of my purpose in life. Our God made all things so beautiful and He uses such nice people like you to show us. Thank you.

[@mtufts1000]

Oh my God where do we start from the soundtrack to the Grace of the whales to the zero awake of the bow absolutely fantastic

[@-ZELTHELD-]

Where to start, I would start with the fact that motor yachting is part of the problem for nature. I was shocked to learn that the most efficient designs shown here still consume by comparison huge mounts of fuel. An efficient four cylinder car takes below 8 liters on 100KM, driving 100KM/h = 1 hour. The small FBP are more like a speed of 25KM/h, give or take and use on 100KM more like 100 liters, taking 4 hours to reach the target. Even if the single Diesel would just take 50 liters, that's still a lot for slow traveling. I cannot afford such a yacht, found all this by coincedence, but I was hoping motor yachting was already much further, much more solar, more hybrid, more aerodynamic. Now I feel disappointed. The Abramovich mega yacht has a 250.000 gallon fuel tank. Nature is beautiful and all these numbers suck.

[@NoGoodHandlesComingToMind]

@@-ZELTHELD- You're totally correct that nature is beautiful and I trust that your fuel burn and quantity numbers are also correct. However, you didn't include emissions information. Regarding that, I'd encourage you to look up IMO Tier III regulations regarding emissions -- or simply see the link I'm adding below. While any boat burns a great deal of fuel, the emissions per liter are extremely low and in some cases, such as motor yacht Yersin, by Piriou, they've fitted filters which serve in reducing NOx and SOx emissions by 99.8% and retain 99.8% of soot particles. This is excellent performance, and to add, it gets better because various fuels are in development which can decrease the particulates even further--I'll also include a link relating to this and various other solutions below. Considering the socioeconomic, cultural, and philanthropic productivity of the owners of these vessels, even in consideration of their emissions output, they're still hyper-vastly net positive. *Helpful links:* - IMO Tier III: _www.imo.org/en/OurWork/Environment/Pages/Nitrogen-oxides-(NOx)-%E2%80%93-Regulation-13.aspx_ - Tier III technologies: _safety4sea.com/cm-complying-with-nox-tier-iii-standards-what-you-need-to-know/_ - M.Y. Yersin: _www.fraseryachts.com/en/yacht-for-sale/yersin/_

[@marxtr6]

@@-ZELTHELD- I guess my first question is why are you watching m/y videos if you have such a strong view on emissions?

[@mantelas]

I watch this everyday, it keeps me in my pace, thank you people

[@DashewOffshore]

Thanks Mike: We do the same, as well as watch the other videos. Particularly in this strange world in which we currently find ourselves.

[@jimcallahan981]

Frankly, THE best video that I've seen in quite awhile .... thanks for sharing that!

[@Sircraig7963]

Exquisite,, mother nature at her absolute best . Same high standard of photography and music that we've come expect from the Dashews. Heartfelt thanks ... Much Respect from Down Under

[@DashewOffshore]

Thanks Craig, and to all the others also commenting. However, I need to point out that the video is the work of Simon Lucas, a very talented young man. More data on Simon and his background will be found on SetSail.com

[@davidanderson8381]

Beautifu video, great music and a very cool pair of boats. Thank you.

[@carpixnetworkassoc3718]

Beautiful song - Beautifully performed. Good work fellas...

[@michaelmakowsky6987]

Beautiful voice Sarah. Great Video.

[@brinkee7674]

Incredible video, just wished it was longer. Amazing place with two amazing yachts. While it looks peaceful there, getting there is a whole other story. Navigating through some of the most inhospitable seas on earth . Thank you Peter Watson

[@NoGoodHandlesComingToMind]

I did _not_ expect this good of a video, really beautiful job. Thanks for posting.

[@markmccurdy8001]

That was beautiful....!

[@LockitnEddie]

Perfect sound track, spectacular video, awesome boats. Thanks

[@IsThisAvailable550]

Just sat here watching in awe...... When it finished, I raised my chin & used a tissue for the dribble 😍

[@andym847]

Wow, beautiful. Stunning. Thank you. 🛥⛴🛳🚤⛵👍👍👍😎

[@danielols1]

Great video! Inspiration at its finest.

[@thealgorithm9910]

I have watched more of your videos and amazed at all of the accomplishments you all have made. I also am in love with your FPB! Subscribed!

[@Pezii4u]

wow that was soooo beatiful .... Thanks so much ...

[@ronaldstephens5695]

That was outstanding fabulous drone work very beautiful

[@jwrappuhn71]

That was Beautiful.

[@gregarioussolitudinist5695]

Enjoying the videos and appreciate your sharing. there are times that the silhouette reminds me of a certain Civil War ironclad.

[@markbailey6051]

Good show. Thank you.

[@barryhalesongwriter6835]

Thank you!

[@johnsloane2127]

Absolutely magic

[@ballard6620]

Wow amazing video

[@Doyle-Nutbush]

Perfect !

[@andreiolaru9962]

Amaizing!!!

[@ruddeeray]

What a beautiful voice….😍

[@TheBigWWI]

Awesome!

[@lanselithgow5865]

Wow!

[@alexmeyjes5533]

i have enjoyed your videos immensely ! I do have a question unrelated to the most recent video that occupies my time > You clearly started out with the catamaran concept and later abandoned it . Why ? I realize for sailing the catamaran is less capable into the wind but as a powerboat that would not be a factor , I would guess, so why not enjoy the extras the catamaran designs offer? thanks so much

[@DashewOffshore]

We looked at multihull configurations when we started on the first FPB design. The very high stability of multi hulls makes them uncomfortable at sea compared to our monomarans, particular in waves with any crossing angles. Heading upwind there is the issue of wing clearance and wave slap.

[@alexmeyjes5533]

@@DashewOffshore thanks so much for the reply

[@jurajbuljanovic5572]

this is fantastic !

[@LowtechArmy]

What country or International body governs and enforces “Antarctic Drone Permits” and is there a lot of other bureaucratic hurdles(permits or visas) involved in visiting Antarctica? I don’t suppose there’s a penguin checking passports mind you, but is there paperwork you need should a Chilean or New Zealand frigate shows up?

[@duckhorn]

how much diesel do you have to consume? to reach antractica

[@victorhausler4339]

Hi is an FPB78 the same boat as a greenwald made in turkey (naval yacht) ?

[@DashewOffshore]

Hello Victor: The answer isa definite no.

[@vanture8093]

i really want to sail with y'all and want the fpb 78, but don't know how or the funds to make happen. been trying to save up little by little all my life. if y'all ever want to take a stranger out to show the ropes, i would love to some day!

[@ronronalvarez8182]

what is the title of the song

[@hexleb4407]

WOW nothing else needs to be said

[@SC-vw1nx]

I’m still not sure about the hull form,

[@duckhorn]

why is it so expensive? 7milion USD?

[@DashewOffshore]

Hello SK: If you take a close look at the way our yachts are built you may change your question around to "why so inexpensive?" It is a question of what goes into these yachts in terms of raw materials and attention to detail that you will find hard to duplicate. In any event, it is an academic question since we have now retired.

[@organblower]

Beautiful but dangerous if you don't have Daniel Savin aboard if you have an electrical problem... :) joking