… information from 3Y0K, expedition to Bouvet in 2026 …
Ranked as the 10th most searched DXCC entity by ClubLog, this inhospitable volcanic island, a Norwegian dependency in the South Atlantic Ocean (the "Southern" Ocean), is the most isolated uninhabited island on our planet. Bouvet (Bouvetøya in Norwegian) is the area claimed by Norway in the heart of the best-known polar regions. The island has the status of a nature reserve. It is located 2,500 km southwest of South Africa, 1,600 km from Gough Island, and 1,700 km north of the coast of Queen Maud Land. The island is not part of Antarctica, which is defined as the area south of the 60th parallel south. The island measures only 49 km² and is almost entirely covered in ice (90%). Steep cliffs surrounding it make access to land extremely difficult. Olavtoppen, reaching an altitude of 780 meters, is the island's highest peak. The history of Bouvet Island can be found here: https://www.npolar.no/en/themes/bouvetoya/
Our friend Bernie W3UR, creator and editor of the newsletters "The Daily DX" and "The Weekly DX" and a subscriber to "La Compil' DX," has just informed us of this news received from the 3Y0K team, which will be embarking on an expedition to Bouvet in 2026:
"The 3Y0K team is pleased to announce the arrival of a strong medical and support team of 6 people for our 2026 Bouvet expedition! All have excellent experience in the fields of medicine, security, evacuations, and emergency situations." They will perform these functions during the camp setup and participate in its construction and maintenance. They will also ensure the expedition's safety for everyone. This includes analyzing weather forecasts and preparing the team in case of storms and setting up shelters.
Shawn is our team doctor. An emergency medicine specialist, he is originally from the United States.
He is assisted by Julia, currently the medical officer at Neumayer III Station in Antarctica, as well as another Swiss doctor, HB9FKF, who is also joining us.
Shawn is supported by his brother Neil, a scientist with the Alaska National Park Service.
Peter, who has already participated in an expedition to Bouvet, is in charge of search and rescue operations.
He has extensive experience leading expeditions in remote regions such as the Arctic and Antarctic.
Birgir is a seasoned expedition guide with over 15 years of experience in extreme environments, specializing in glacial terrain and harsh winter conditions.
The team is intensifying its preparations for departure from Cape Town in February. In two weeks, we
plan to make the next installments, totaling $650,000. At that point, we will have
invested approximately $1,650,000 in the expedition. We are still seeking donations to complete
our budget.
We also need two additional operators. If you want this
expedition to be a success, please support us. Our goal is to raise $60,000 before
departure. You can help by donating to donate@3y0k.com. We sincerely thank
all our donors for their support!
