The remote Québec North Shore - what a gem!

Nord Hus navigating the St. Lawrence River

Nord Hus is through the Great Lakes!

Nord Hus sailing from Marquette to Whitefish Bay. Ice forces the sailboat to abort its attempt until conditions improve.

A wonderful, yet busy week in Marquette, upgrading many things on the boat.

The journey to the Arctic begins! Nord Hus sets sail from Grand Marais

A frigid March sail on Lake Superior. Nord Hus comes home for final prep

A shakedown sail in heavy waters

Sailing, finally! Silver Bay for a new dodger installation.

Lee clothes and COB drills. Step by step, we are more ready.

A 10-day sail to Lake Superior's remote islands.

So lucky to have Grand Marais as a home port - beautiful place!

Less things, less problems. Simplicity is best.

First sail... what a milestone! It's been a journey already to get here.

New mast, new standing rigging, new running rigging. Ready for the ocean!

A brand new look! Sooo many layers of coatings - wowzers!

A sailboat across the country in December?

How it all started... buying a sailboat?!?

A 40-minute film called AMKA (an Inuktun word meaning "one with a friendly spirit.") is the story of the relationship between Polar Explore

After 2 years of expeditions in the Arctic, I kinda miss the mountains. Back to the vertical world for this one. What better place than...