Arrival in Ilulissat!

Navigation 05.07.2025

FOREL has reached the Greenlandic coast under the surreal glow of the polar night, a magical stop bathed in extraordinary colors.

This marks the end of LEG 2 — after several weeks of intense sailing and scientific work from Canada, the crew can be proud.

A demanding and inspiring leg, full of discoveries, teamwork, and unforgettable moments at sea.
Many thanks to everyone on board — and to the research teams from Université Laval, UQAC, ETH Zurich, and the TAKUVIK laboratory for making this leg so rich and meaningful!

Polar light photographed by Richard Mardens.

Next up: LEG 3!
Ilulissat → Karrat Fjord → Uummannaq → Kangerlussuaq
July 9 – August 4, 2025

A new international team will soon join the ship to continue research along Greenland’s northwest coast.
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