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Sooooooooooooooooooo...Narsarsuaq had a positive case yesterday - in someone already double vaccinated.We've checked with the Greenland authorities and are analysing their prompt and efficient reply - but it's not looking favourable.An update later today with a plan C for Team Europe. Team Americas, I'm afraid we're calling a stop for this year - we can push, and push hard, but there comes a time when... 2022 is going to be AWESOME!Team Europe - watch this space.

Little to report except that we're moving nicely forward towards a great Greenland Air Trophy 2021.Keep your fingers and toes crossed, but we're looking good.Have a nice weekend!

We're following this development closely, to see what effect it may have on our plans. Currently the response has been total lockdown but Nuuk only. If this continues, then no change for Team Europe, and just a minor change for Team USA.Watch this space!

The chart and book packs are now ready. Whilst not 'needed' in this modern electronic age, they help give real situational awareness and understanding of where we are, are going and have been.The pack includes two, author signed, books about the the region and it's incredible stories.Available to order through the portal, just 310EUR.

We are happy to announce a partnership with SkyDemon for the Greenland Air Trophy.Many of you already have SkyDemon, some of you don't want it - this is fine.For info, the flight plan and briefing system is set up to coordinate via SkyDemon, so there may just be a little extra work if you don't have it.The software is amazing, and it's a worthwhile investment for more than just the Trophy. If you want to take a look, hit this link!

We're going to steal ourselves another 24-48 hours, both the Greenland and Iceland responses are expected this evening/tomorrow.The good news is that the Greenland 'outbreak' in Nuuk has been confined, and the lockdown cancelled earlier today - so something that would have derailed our plans is no longer an issue...Update tomorrow!

A very quick word to say thanks to those who did the dunker training (either in the UK or the synchronised Spanish one!). A good day had by all, in many ways like the Greenland Air Trophy itself - pushing the comfort levels a little bit but not too much.Also a great opportunity to meet nearly all of Team Europe, Duncan is lucky to have such a great group.It must be said, though, that Team Americas is way better, indeed the best ever - simply no question about it. :)On the 27th June, in Narsarsuaq, may the best team (Americas) win!Go Team!

Thank you Dennis - starting the 'working together for a common aim' ethos that is what the Greenland Air Trophy is all about!Picture is to make you smile - or we need bigger aircraft!

We're following the softening of rules closely, and as of today we forecast (though this can of course change):Canada - currently possible with restrictions (confirmed by Kuujjuaq, Iqaluit and the Nunavut and Quebecois governments. However we hope these restrictions will soften as the vaccine roll-out continues.Greenland - currently severely restricted, but with relaxation foreseen on 18 April, and possibly none (or very few) restrictions by 18 June or earlier (when both first and second vaccine rollout is complete).Iceland - possible with light restrictions - forecast to be relatively easy by June.Faeroes - currently severely restricted for stays but no problem for transit (our plan). We

We just received this email from a local contact in Iqaluit.Our Public Health Dr Patterson was announced that by the end of April every community in Nunavut will have had opportunity to host a vaccination clinic. We have received 39,000 doses of Moderna vaccine. 6600 have had two shots and about 7000 more have had one shot.At this time there are no cases of Covid in Nunavut.So I feel some optimism that your planned dates might work without the long over water jump from Labrador or Arctic Quebec into Greenland.Best wishesWe're excited, you?

As part of the minimum equipment for the Greenland Air Trophy (or, indeed, anybody looking to fly to more remote areas) we have some survival and rescue equipment listed. We have ignored items that you probably already have, but have created a kit covering everything else. In a smart and heavy duty PVC coated canvas duffel bag (think North Face style), with the Greenland Air Trophy logo.Contents:1 Drybag 1 Metal Mug1 Pure Petroleum Jelly 1 Fire starter kit2 Hex cooker with fuel 1 Orange tarp 2m x 3m1 Rocket & Flares1 Trauma/remote First Aid Kit1 Mirror2 Thermal Protective Aid bivi bags2 Ski Goggles1 Nautical whistle1 Survival Guide1 Emergency food rations 1 Thermos Flask1 Bear spray (this

A good document to read, particularly interesting about surviving after getting out.

We're hoping to have more positive news coming up, but today received feedback that the 2021 edition of the Greenland Air Trophy should be possible. There will undoubtedly be some Covid restrictions but we should be able to run the event and show the world that things are getting better!Keep watching this space for updates...

The Greenland Air Trophy 2021 will take place 21 June-03 July 2021, with a Short TakeOff and Landing competition in Narsarsuaq, Greenland on Sunday 27 June.EU WESTBOUND21JUN WICK22JUN VAGAR - EGILSSTADIR23JUN REYKJAVIK24JUN ISAFJORDUR25JUN KULUSUK26&27JUN NARSARSUAQUS CA EASTBOUND21JUN KUUJJUAQ22JUN IQALUIT23JUN QIKIQTARJUAQ24JUN SISIMIUT25JUN NUUK 26&27JUN NARSARSUAQNARSARSUAQ EASTBOUND EU28/29JUN KULUSUK30JUN ISAFJORDUR01JUL REYKJAVIK02JUL EGILSSTADIR03JUL VAGAR - WICKNARSARSUAQ WESTBOUND CA US28JUN NUUK29JUN SISIMIUT30JUN QIK01JUL IQALUIT02JUL KUUJJUAQSee you there?