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Sheep Shearing in the Falkland Islands: A Sailor Goes Ashore

I know. I told you I was sailing a wooden sailboat from the Falkland Islands to South Georgia. Somewhere along the way, I ended up going from my sea berth to chasing sheep.

I’m new to this sheep thing. Here are some photos. Hope this makes you appreciate that wool sweater you’re wearing!

Yes, I still plan to sail to South Georgia in early January.

Solo circumnavigator Bernie Harberts gathering sheep by Land Rover across 3000 acres in the Falkland Islands
Before you can shear sheep, you have to catch them. In the Falklands, it’s called… Continue reading →