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SELMA - A Journey to the Edge of the World
Some journeys redefine what is possible. Some stories linger in the heart long after they have been told. The expedition of the SELMA was one of those rare moments when human willpower met the raw, untamed forces of nature—and prevailed.
SELMA collection is your invitation to witness the edge of the world,
to bring the spirit of exploration into your own space, and to dream beyond the horizon.
Discover Selma Story
In 2014, after two years of intense training, a crew of 12 experienced sailors led by Captain Piotr Kuźniar set sail on an extraordinary expedition. Their goal was to reach the Bay of Whales in Antarctica’s Ross Sea—the southernmost point of the ocean ever navigated.
For four months, SELMA battled some of the most dangerous waters on Earth. The crew faced towering icebergs, hurricane-force winds, storms, and the constant threat of being trapped by shifting ice. Every step of the journey was a test of skill, endurance, and teamwork.
SELMA was more than a record-breaking mission - it was about crossing into a world that does not care for human ambition, yet rewards those who listen. It was about standing at the edge of existence and pressing forward.
The sea was never meant for comfort. It is movement, resistance, an endless conversation between wind and water, where the rules are written in ice and erased by storms. Sailing through the planet’s most hostile waters, SELMA battled hurricane-force winds and heaving, ice-choked seas. But in the stillness between the tempests, there was something else—a rare, humbling solitude. The kind that makes a person small, yet boundless. Every mile was won, not given.
SELMA is more than a collection of images. It is a portal into the raw, unfiltered reality of the Antarctic—where nature is vast, unforgiving, and breathtaking beyond measure. It invites you to feel the sting of the polar wind, to lose yourself in the infinite white, and to glimpse the world as it was before we named it.
Maciej Jabłoński: "It almost became a common sight—humpback whales swimming alongside our yacht. (…) There was this one time when I was at the helm, and suddenly, a humpback emerged so close that I could see its eye. It was clearly watching me, and I was watching it. It was an incredible feeling—coming face to face with a wild animal and realizing that just as we’re naturally curious about how they live and what they look like, they seem just as curious about us—what we are, what this boat is, and what’s happening. We’ve colonized almost the entire planet, yet there are still places where it feels like humans exist on the same terms as other species."
Maciej Jabłoński: "One of the geographical goals of this expedition, besides sailing as far south as possible, was reaching the active volcano Erebus. (…) You’re walking on ice, bracing against strong winds, and as you reach the highest point of the volcano, fresh lava appears. Suddenly, fog rolls in, yet the sun is still shining—this surreal landscape makes you feel like you’ve stepped onto another planet."
Maciej Jabłoński: "Storms were an inseparable part of the expedition, with brutally strong, freezing winds reaching speeds of up to 100 km/h. (…) In moments like these, you truly feel the power of nature. You cling to the boat, focusing on not getting thrown overboard. Water crashes in from all sides, pours down your collar, and all you can think about is getting through it—surviving. (…) Life on a yacht is exactly that—it’s all about the here and now. You don’t worry about finances, family issues, or politics. Your world shrinks to the basics: finding a chance to sleep, getting something to eat. Everything boils down to simple actions and fundamental needs."
Maciej Jabłoński: “The closer you get to Antarctica, the more ice starts to appear around the yacht. At first, it's some small chunks, then bigger and bigger until it's quite large growlers drifting with the waves. Such a chunk of ice in stormy weather can become a really serious problem if the helmsman doesn't react early enough. Once you get close to the continent's shores, giant icebergs start to appear on the horizon. They come in all shapes and forms, some resembling the facades of churches and cathedrals, others, smaller from a distance, deceptively resemble yachts under sail. At times, it can feel as if ghost ships are floating around, lost in the oceans.”
CREDITS:
realization: Maciek Jabłoński / F11
screenplay: Dominik Szczepański, Iwona El Tanbouli - Jabłońska, Maciek Jabłoński
cameras: Maciek Jabłoński, Krzysztof Jasica, Miłosz Dąbrowski, Piotr Kozdryk, Grzegorz Proszowski, Piotr Lubaczewski, Piotr Kania, Artur Skrzyszowski
music: Maciek Jabłoński, audionetwork.commedia
patronage: National Geographic Poland
promotiona & art patronage: Anna Chudziak
cast: S/Y Selma Expeditions crew – Piotr Kuźniar (skipper), Tomasz Łopata (co-skipper), Krzysztof Jasica (co-skipper), Michał Gawron, Dušan Jamný, Piotr Lubaczewski, Krzysztof Pełka, Leszek Rychlik, Artur Skrzyszowski, Damian Święs, Jacek Załuski & Małgorzata Wojtaczka, Marta Grabowska, Błażej Worsztynowicz, Grzegorz Proszowski, Volodymyr Korzh
production: F11 - Studio & Selma Expeditions
www.selmaexpeditions.com
