THE EXPEDITION
One woman. One boat. Five years. The high latitudes.
A five-year sailing journey aboard SV Mulan, from Europe to the Arctic, across the North Atlantic and onward toward the Pacific and southern waters.
Two seasons completed. The next chapter: a planned Northwest Passage expedition in 2027.
2025 — NORTH TO SVALBARD
COMPLETED ✓
France → UK → Scotland → Norway → Svalbard
Mulan’s first expedition season took us from Cherbourg through the UK and Scotland, across the North Sea to Norway, and north to Svalbard.
We reached Ny-Ålesund at approximately 79°N. Four women sailed together during the High Arctic stage.
2026 — ACROSS THE NORTH ATLANTIC TO GREENLAND
COMPLETED ✓
UK → Scotland → Faroe Islands → Iceland → East Greenland
With an all-female crew of two, Mulan crossed the North Atlantic to East Greenland.
From Tasiilaq, we explored Sermilik Fjord and Johan Petersen Fjord, navigated among icebergs and went ashore to explore a glacier.
2027 — THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE
IN PREPARATION · PLANNED APRIL–SEPTEMBER
France → UK → Scotland → Faroe Islands → Iceland → East Greenland → South Greenland → Nuuk → Canadian Arctic → Northwest Passage → Alaska
The next season will take Mulan back to Greenland, then west toward the Canadian Arctic. Our objective is to navigate the Northwest Passage and reach Alaska, subject to sea ice, weather and the condition of the boat and crew.
KEY ARRANGEMENTS
StageCurrent plan
DepartureCherbourg, France · April 2027
North Atlantic routeUK, Scotland, Faroe Islands and Iceland
Greenland stageApproximately six weeks from East Greenland, around South Greenland and north to Nuuk
Nuuk arrival targetAround mid-July 2027
Canadian Arctic and Northwest PassageLater in the season, when conditions permit
Intended destinationAlaska
These are planning targets. Departure dates, stopovers and passage timing will evolve as preparations progress and conditions become clearer.
2028 — SOUTH FROM ALASKA
PLANNED · ROUTE IN DEVELOPMENT
Alaska → Canada → USA → Mexico → Further south
The proposed next stage follows the Pacific coast of North America, continuing south toward Central and South America.
Timing will depend on the outcome of the 2027 season, maintenance and seasonal weather windows.
2029 — TOWARD PATAGONIA
LONG-TERM DIRECTION · DETAILS TO BE CONFIRMED
South America → Patagonia → Southern waters
The longer-term direction is toward Patagonia and the high latitudes of the Southern Hemisphere. The route and schedule will develop as each season is completed.
SAFETY BEFORE DESTINATION
The published route is a plan, not a promise.
Weather, sea ice, vessel condition and crew wellbeing guide every passage. Waiting, changing course or turning back are part of responsible expedition sailing.
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