Tara Oceans
(TARA OCEANS POLAR CIRCLE)
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What is brewing up on Tara?
A young spider weaves its web in the mast tower... a dome shaped metal structure hat stands up straight on the pontoon... a procession of trucks that invests the “Cité de la Voile”...
One might think that an amazing sea circus is being set up!
Tara is at the centre of everyone’s attention. Curious onlookers, journalists, camera operators capture the image of the boat under every corner.
Onboard, we try to remain impassive and to complete the final work of cleaning. To remove useless materials, arrange the hoses, pipes, oil drums piled in the aft hold, stock taking of the foodstuff... Despite focusing on our tasks we must admit that the excitement gradually overwhelms us. At noon, we only speak of the great festival being built up under our eyes. Another crew comes by to greet us briefly: it is the crew of Thalassa and Captain Pernoud. They will open the ball tomorrow night.
Do you want some entertainment? Well, here's a little preview: this afternoon we moved the boat from one side of the pontoon to the other side... a simple manoeuvre that immediately takes a lot of style with Tara.
All hands on deck! Release the fore mooring lines! Pull on those in the aft! Transferring huge fender buoys!
At the time I am writing, the excitement begins to slow down on deck and onboard. Before the festivities, the departure, the joy, the emotion... we take one last breath of peace among us in the quiet of the boat’s lounge.
Sacha Bollet
What is brewing up on Tara?
A young spider weaves its web in the mast tower... a dome shaped metal structure hat stands up straight on the pontoon... a procession of trucks that invests the “Cité de la Voile”...
One might think that an amazing sea circus is being set up!
Tara is at the centre of everyone’s attention. Curious onlookers, journalists, camera operators capture the image of the boat under every corner.
Onboard, we try to remain impassive and to complete the final work of cleaning. To remove useless materials, arrange the hoses, pipes, oil drums piled in the aft hold, stock taking of the foodstuff... Despite focusing on our tasks we must admit that the excitement gradually overwhelms us. At noon, we only speak of the great festival being built up under our eyes. Another crew comes by to greet us briefly: it is the crew of Thalassa and Captain Pernoud. They will open the ball tomorrow night.
Do you want some entertainment? Well, here's a little preview: this afternoon we moved the boat from one side of the pontoon to the other side... a simple manoeuvre that immediately takes a lot of style with Tara.
All hands on deck! Release the fore mooring lines! Pull on those in the aft! Transferring huge fender buoys!
At the time I am writing, the excitement begins to slow down on deck and onboard. Before the festivities, the departure, the joy, the emotion... we take one last breath of peace among us in the quiet of the boat’s lounge.
Sacha Bollet
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Newsworthy
05/18/2013
Exhibition - Tara Expeditions discovery of a new world : the Ocean
05/18/2013
Discover the exhibition "Tara Expeditions discovery of a new world : the Ocean", on the Eric Tabarly Cité de la Voile Esplanade In Lorient, France.
Free entry on May 18th and 19th for Taras departure.
Exhibiton until Septembre 29th 2013.
Free entry on May 18th and 19th for Taras departure.
Exhibiton until Septembre 29th 2013.
05/18/2013
Departure weekend of Tara Oceans Polar Circle, new expedition in the Arctic
05/18/2013
Tara will embark in May 2013 to circumnavigate the Arctic Ocean via the Northeast and Northwest passages -- a scientific and academic adventure covering 25,000 kms and lasting 6 months. This international expedition will be in collaboration with countries bordering the Arctic Ocean and in association with the Principality of Monaco. To learn more click here
05/13/2013
Taras' new flash
05/13/2013
To learn more about Taras new expedition in the Arctic, click here to read Taras' flash journal.
04/25/2013
Explore Google Ocean with Tara
04/25/2013
Write "Tara" on the research of Sylviaearlealliance's website
or click bellow
04/11/2013
PARIS APPEAL FOR THE HIGH SEAS
04/11/2013
Discover and sign Paris Appeal for the High Seas !
03/05/2013
Tara live
03/05/2013
02/12/2013
Tara in Nowness by Spencer Lowell
02/12/2013
09/10/2012
Tara Expeditions Blogs
09/10/2012
06/21/2012
Ban Ki-Moon, Secretary General of the United Nations speaks to Tara at Rio +20
06/21/2012
Part of the speach :
"Earlier this year, I had the chance to board the Tara Expeditions when it docked in New York.
The crew was really inspiring. They shared so much information with me about oceans and climate change. I am really grateful that they are raising awareness around the world … and I am very proud that the United Nations is supporting them.
As I stood on the Tara that day in February, I stood on the deck and looked out at downtown Manhattan. We were surrounded by skyscrapers but we had a window on the deep blue sea. It was a reminder that our worlds are connected.
I promised the crew that I would continue working with dedication for the planet’s oceans.
Now, Rio has to put more wind in our sails, so we can navigate the waves to a better future.
Let us advance for our oceans and our world."
Rio de Janeiro, 21 June 2012
"Earlier this year, I had the chance to board the Tara Expeditions when it docked in New York.
The crew was really inspiring. They shared so much information with me about oceans and climate change. I am really grateful that they are raising awareness around the world … and I am very proud that the United Nations is supporting them.
As I stood on the Tara that day in February, I stood on the deck and looked out at downtown Manhattan. We were surrounded by skyscrapers but we had a window on the deep blue sea. It was a reminder that our worlds are connected.
I promised the crew that I would continue working with dedication for the planet’s oceans.
Now, Rio has to put more wind in our sails, so we can navigate the waves to a better future.
Let us advance for our oceans and our world."
Rio de Janeiro, 21 June 2012