eastsideguy75

The crazy pattern of NG Orion

http://www.cruiselawnews.com/2016/12/articles/power-loss-1/lindblad-expeditions-national-geographic-orion-suffers-power-failure/

is simply how the ship drifts while anchored.

Any ship would do that sort of pattern while at anchor - if you are not sure, go to http://www.marinetraffic.com and navigate to a port near you, click on a ship that is at anchor and then click on "past track".

The crossing of the Drake passage 3-5 knots (~ 4-6 mph) for an extra day was unpleasant, but fortunately the engine failure didn't happen while we were deep into Antarctica, as the evacuation (or trip back) would have have taken at least a week.

Thanks. The second link was to outdoor research rampart pants. Agree the Arc'teryx ski pants are not really a necessity.

I found these http://www.gillmarine.com/gb/mens-pro-salopettes.html

Seems right tool for the job?

For Zodiac landings, do would you recommend a Goretex Ski pant (like http://www.arcteryx.com/product.aspx?country=us&language=en&gender=mens&model=Cassiar-Pant) or a much cheaper rain pant (https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Research-Mens-Rampart-Pants/dp/B00HPWS5SK)?