“The International Scott Centenary Expedition”:http://www.isce2012.co.uk/

There is no intention for the centenary expedition to be a re-enactment of the original expedition, but to provide a fitting focus, tribute and commemoration of their achievements by incorporating some of the methods, routines and locations utilized by Scott and his men.

Purpose

To celebrate the centenary of Captain Scott’s last expedition, commemorate the deaths of the Polar Party and to support the continuation of their work through the Scott Polar Research Institute.

Objectives

- Undertake an expedition to Antarctica in January 2012 to visit the last tent site of Scott and his Polar Party and hold a commemoration service.

- Rise to the adventure of a challenging environment by involving people from various backgrounds and ages in the expedition.

- Inspire the leaders of tomorrow and the community at large through an education outreach and media programme.

- Raise awareness of and funds for the Scott Polar Research Institute in order to support the living memorial dedicated to Scott and the Polar Party

The Teams
Just as Captain Scott involved as many people as possible in his expedition to represent as many interests as possible, so will the International Scott Centenary Expedition. This will be achieved through schools and public outreach programmes and through a dynamic range of participation in two parties on the ice – the Sledging Party and the Flight Party.

The Sledging Party
The Sledging Party will attend the memorial service by forming a tribute man-hauling party who will follow the route taken by the Search Party of 1912. The team will travel with full supplies from Scott’s original Base to where the tent of the Polar Party was found. On completion of the service they will return overland – a journey of 290 miles. The team will consist of:
- Established polar explorers and adventurers
- Members of Her Majesty’s Armed Forces
- Youth Members
- Novice Expeditioners
- Media team

The Flight Party
No commemoration would be complete without the involvement of the descendants of Scott and his men and representatives from organizations with links to the original expedition. These representatives will be flown into Antarctica to join the Sledging Party for the memorial service. Participation will include:
- Descendants of the five polar families
- Expedition Patron
- Senior Representatives of Her Majesty’s governments and Armed Forces
- Representatives of Polar Organizations
- Major sponsors

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