Nite Maverick - Will Copestake

The past year Will spent his winter returning to Patagonia and Antarctica. "Traditionally over the last decade I have ventured to the fjords of Chile to spend five to six months guiding, followed by an epic month or longer exploring the coastal fringes, all by kayak. Our most recent being from the Strait of Magellan to the Beagle channel last April."

"This year I returned for a much shorter, yet equally adventure packed few months. I came to Patagonia to induct the next generation of guides and deliver a basic BCU course to the 2023/24 Kayak en Patagonia team. It is a real honour and privilege to have been invited by Cris, the owner and my good friend, to share my knowledge and experience gained over a decade in the region."

"Venturing south, this time heading further into the lower latitudes by way of Antarctic work onboard the SH Vega, a small 140 passenger ‘expedition’ cruise ship. I use the term ‘expedition’ lightly here as we were by no means roughing it, it is luxury travel made adventurous by location and spontaneity to the weather. Here I was predominantly a kayak guide but also spent much of my time sharing other roles, most of all as a zodiac driver. Developing and gaining hours in small boats, especially in the ice and in presence of whales and penguins is always a pleasure. Over three trips, each 12 days in length, we covered a significant area between the Weddell Sea and the Western fringe of the Antarctic peninsula."