In 1987 Skip designed and built the steel cutter Pelagic<\/em> for exploring the southern high latitudes and to allow him to pursue his passion for mountaineering. He has spent 26 seasons in Tierra del Fuego, South Georgia and Antarctica. Pelagic<\/em> supported and often has starred in 15 documentary film projects. She has carried sailors, scientists, researchers and filmmakers to Antarctic shores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n Recognizing the need for another and bigger vessel Novak had Pelagic Australis<\/em> built in Durbin, South Africa in 2003. The 74-foot aluminum vessel is cutter-rigged, and like her smaller sister Pelagic<\/em>, has a unique swinging ballast keel and rudder. These features reduce draft and allow the vessels to be beached without damage. Pelagic Australis<\/em> was built for exploration and can accommodate 10 guests and 2 crew. The vessel is equipped with a complete communication center allowing for worldwide contact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n Skip Novak is a firm believer in keeping it simple and having all aboard participate in shipboard duties. As such, there are no \u201cappliances\u201d on board to fix. He says \u201cthe Pelagic way, means keeping it simple on a voyage of participation.\u201d Skip does allow one luxury item on his expeditions: \u201cplenty of red wine!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n Skip is well known for his contributions to sailors worldwide, with lectures, publications, and his beautiful photographs. He has written two books, “Fazisl<\/em> the Joint Adventure” and “One Watch at a Time. Around the World with Drum<\/em> on the Whitbread Race.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n When not sailing in icy waters, Skip lives with his family in Hout Bay, South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n The Cruising Club of America is dedicated to offshore cruising, voyaging and the \u201cadventurous use of the sea\u201d through efforts to improve seamanship, the design of seaworthy yachts, safe yachting procedures and environmental awareness. Founded in 1922, the Club has 11 stations throughout the U.S., Canada and Bermuda, with approximately 1200 members who are qualified by their experience in offshore passage making. In even-numbered years, the CCA organizes the Newport to Bermuda Race in conjunction with the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club. Through the Club\u2019s Bonnell Cove Foundation, grants are made to 501 C3 organizations for safety-at-sea and environment of the sea projects. 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<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Sailor Skip Novak<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n