Crossing the atlantic in the age of sail linda lee graham. In 2011 matt kent, bosun of the tall ship niagara, was picking old oakum out of the deck in erie, pennsylvania, when he had an epiphany. Guillet, the great migration, the atlantic crossing by sailingship 17701860 canada 1967. Boat models, performance specs, catalac 8m, catalac 27, catalac 9m, catamarans for sale, builder updates, sailing tips. Atlantic crossing 21st december to 5th january 2016. I cant, or every post would go something like this. Author admin posted on april 24, 2015 categories sail tags atlantic, crossing, part, sailing, vagabonde. From ideal timing, suitable boats, routes, methods of. Just like that, the little boat project became his new mission in life. Atlantic crossing in a pocket cruising catamaran, crossing the atlantic ocean in a small boat. The european continental shelf meets the atlantic ocean in the bay and the depth suddenly goes from 150 metres to almost 5000 metres. The atlantic crossing article i submitted to cruising.
Jan 05, 2017 whether you are just hatching a plan for your first crossing or setting off tomorrow on your 20th, let our expert tips help you to sail across the atlantic. Having a routine on a boat that keeps on moving thanks to the individuals that form the team. Sail, awolnation daybreak, overwerk midnight city, m83. Posted in uk tagged atlantic crossing, atlantic crossing preparations, boatyard, eileen of avoca, small boat, workmanship, yarmouth, yarmouth 23, yarmouth marine services, yarmouth23 sailing solo across the atlantic is too dangerous in a small boat. Kenny helped her get off the floor and put her lay cloth up a lay cloth is a strong piece of material that has ropes so to create a wall at the edge of the bed.
If you want the full version the complete works then skip this bit. Unlike our first atlantic crossing, i am not going to break up the posts into 23 day sections and regale you with what happened on a daily basis. But if a summary is enough then heres a brief version. This is the big one, 2000 miles across the northern atlantic. Not that i think its particularly dangerous to sail across the atlantic, but if you happen to have a run of bad luck things can get messy. May 18, 2008 john was born and brought up in bermuda and started sailing as a child, racing locally and offshore before turning to cruising. In this video, join us for our 9th transatlantic crossing, this time aboard our new southerly 480, sailing from the canary islands to antigua via. The question i heard the most was, arent you afraid. After my 3,000mile atlantic crossing, bluewater sailing aboard our ketch with jen and the kids seems much more attainable. I cant wait to share a crossing and the anticipation of landfall in new places with them. If crossing the atlantic is on your travel list, wouldnt it be more more romantic and awesome to do it on a schooner or a square rigger. Jul 16, 2014 faering cruiser 22 6 rowing sailing pocket cruiser stay safe and healthy. The route on a multi 23 by editor published october 31, 2014 updated may 24, 2019 images by christophe launay after yvan bourgnon crashed and destroyed his cruising beachcat at sri lanka we got a reality check on this kind of projects. Since the fiveweek voyage of christopher columbus in 1492, crossing the atlantic ocean, quickly and safely, between europe and the americas has always been an important issue.
Prior to the 19th century, transatlantic crossings were undertaken in sailing ships, and the journeys were timeconsuming and often perilous. When sailing across the atlantic food tasted excellent. We looked up anchorages and marinas in barbados and worked out where we were. I had been sailing for a total of 10 hours before that time having hoisted a main sail exactly twice. Had i been on a yacht there was just enough wind to sail by.
Jun 25, 20 keeping up with cleaning and organization aboard was good for crew morale. Crossing the atlantic on a catamaran with the arc if you catch these cruisers on the other side, while memories of the atlantic are still fresh in their minds, thats when their sea stories are best, which is why we joined the atlantic rally for cruisers in. We have a fantastic forecast and although we have to motor sail for several. More than 1,000 sailors prepare to cross atlantic november 6, 2014. Catalac catamaran info website, cruising catamaran information. Aug 02, 2017 crossing the atlantic on a catamaran with the arc if you catch these cruisers on the other side, while memories of the atlantic are still fresh in their minds, thats when their sea stories are best, which is why we joined the atlantic rally for cruisers in rodney bay, st. Aug 02, 2017 sailor completes an atlantic crossing in a 16foot boat a stormy bay of biscay, equally lousy weather in the trades, a broken autopilot and damaged steering. I then needed a break to wipe away the sweat before. Crossing the atlantic ocean on a tall ship is the stuff of dreams. Here is a list of our top 5 tips for crossing the atlantic. Im giving in my first ocean crossing on a 32 sailboat this january. After crossing were sailing around the caribbean for a while before another crossing, over the pacific. Can one cross the atlantic ocean on a macgregor 26.
A trip of a lifetime for two guys crossing the atlantic on the 31 foot sailing vessel compagnion, from boston to amsterdam in 2 months, an unforgettable experience never to be forgotten. About the rcc pilotage foundation atlantic crossing guide. Vetus diesel 25hp and a steering system to replace the tiller. In the months leading up to christmas, some 45,000 sailors will cross from europe to the caribbean on one of the biggest sailing adventures of.
Heres a blog from our principal charlie tulloch who shares his first time experience sailing the bay of biscay. The best route for an atlantic crossing yachting world. I have never been this long on a boat, and have started thinking about what i should bring. May 29, 2017 the atlantic crossing has been completed by a succession of ever smaller boats over the years, and the current record from 1993 is held by the 54. Jul 26, 2018 this is it were off on leg 2 of our atlantic crossing. Buy sailing an atlantic circuit by alastair buchan isbn. The atlantic crossing guide is the standard reference for anyone planning an atlantic voyage, whether via the trade wind route to the caribbean or to europe from the united states. Keeping up with cleaning and organization aboard was good for crew morale. Preparations suitable boats, including considerations of hull integrity equipment and maintenance advances in navigation and communications systems. Although we need, we must say rather that it is on hold can continue. When we last left off on tt, just after leaving for our atlantic crossing we had hit terrible storms just off the coast of florida about an hour after the sun had gone down and werent even sure if we were up for that 3. For crossing the atlantic ocean you should aim for a boat that is at least 3040 feet long.
Cornells ocean atlas of 129 uptodate pilot charts is aimed at sailors planning offshore. Crossing the atlantic together, but having their own adventures. From the caribbean, the popular choice is to sail north to bermuda and then across to the azores and onward to your european destination. Sailing across the atlantic a classic blue water voyage. We had no idea what it would be like sailing across the atlantic. However, this strategy exposes you to the persistent calms you may find when you enter the anticyclone, so make sure you have plenty of.
Crossing a very big sea in a very small boat theres madness, and then theres crossing the atlantic ocean in a 21foot fishing boat designed for shallow water. The atlantic crossing has been completed by a succession of ever smaller boats over the years, and the current record from 1993 is held by the 54. The smallest sailboat to cross the atlantic ocean was a 5 by 4 feet sailboat. Atlantic crossing the big jump, east to west 2017 duration. This italian sailor didnt make the crossing in your average boat.
With atlantic crossing, stewart ended his association with ronnie wood, ian mclagan and the stable of musicians who had been his core collaborators on his classic run of albums for mercury records, fusing soul and folk. It has been an amazing crossing taking the most out of sailing our beautiful cirrus. They plan to launch the socalled sailbot off the coast of newfoundland in the far east of canada this summer from where it will sail the north atlantic for. Crossing the atlantic on a tall ship ann cavitt fisher. Jan 01, 2017 crossing the atlantic ocean on a tall ship is the stuff of dreams. Sailing a boat is dangerous, and when youre crossing an ocean those dangers are magnified. Jan 12, 2018 it has been an amazing crossing taking the most out of sailing our beautiful cirrus. Theyve designed a robotic sailboat that will become the first unmanned vessel to cross the atlantic ocean. You could cross the atlantic in a macgregor 26 people have crossed the atlantic in dories and other types of rowboats, so it is possible. Sailor completes an atlantic crossing in a 16foot boat a stormy bay of biscay, equally lousy weather in the trades, a broken autopilot and damaged steering.
Azores to the hebrides ocean epic and whole atlantic coast of. The first trade route across the atlantic was inaugurated by spain a few decades after the european discovery of the americas, with the establishment of the west indies fleets in 1566, a convoy system that regularly linked its territories in the americas. From ideal timing, suitable boats, routes, methods of communication and provisioning to sources of regional weather information, hurricane tracks, currents and tides, departure and arrival ports, facilities on arrival and paperwork required, the comprehensiveness of this new edition. He has skippered a series of voyages in the north atlantic, the. Onboard we had the following crew sailing across the atlantic. Then explain some basic understanding of how the crossing of the concepts of sailing the atlantic ocean. Sailing catamarans crossing the atlantic on eclipse part 3. I know thats what some of you crave, but if youre like me, you also need a little fun in there. Tips on picking a sailing route across the atlantic west.
Crossing the atlantic on a catamaran with the arc sail magazine. Sailing rallies baltic and transatlantic forums, only have limited spaces left, so dont miss out. Crossing the atlantic alone on a beach cat sailing records by emilyboats it took vittorio malingri just days, 17 hours and 48 minutes to sail 2545 miles from dakar, senegal to guadeloupe, antilles. Crossing the atlantic alone on a beach cat sailing. How big a sailboat is needed to cross the atlantic ocean. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Sailor completes an atlantic crossing in a 16foot boat. When conducting a yacht delivery of any length we always make safety amongst the crew a priority.
Crossing a very big sea in a very small boat wired. It is described by yachting world magazine as an invaluable mixture of planning manual and pilot book, and an essential investment if youre planning to cross the pond. Day 15 a good days sailing today, still a sizeable swell and winds between 2030 knots. My atlantic crossing 3 weeks alone on a 40ft sailboat. Top 5 tips for crossing the atlantic international yacht. He has skippered a series of voyages in the north atlantic, the majority. The main consideration is to avoid the hurricane season from june to november, so most yachts leave in late november to arrive in time for christmas, although the tradewinds in january are often stronger.
The eastbound crossing depends very much on your departure point. October 28, 2015 sam and alexandra fortescue share the knowledge and experience they gained on a oneyear atlantic circuit. If you were very lucky, the crossing might even be relatively uneventful, though that is unlikely. There have been many beautiful moments enjoying the small things, like celebraing being half way in new years eve or having pancakes for breakfast. During the evening on day one, eve fell out of bed and ended up in the hallway. Apr 30, 2008 crossing the atlantic alone on a beach cat sailing records by emilyboats it took vittorio malingri just days, 17 hours and 48 minutes to sail 2545 miles from dakar, senegal to guadeloupe, antilles. Deciding that it was most likely a freak incident that we would not experience again, we kept going. From ideal timing, suitable boats, routes, methods of communication and provisioning to sources of regional weather. It is probably sensible you find out if sailing is really for you before you cross an ocean but we have plenty of newcomers who have. The rcc pilotage foundation atlantic crossing guide.
The icing on the cake is a bit of shallow continental shelf or narrow gap to push up. Crossing the atlantic on a catamaran with the arc sail. Sailing across the atlantic in the tradewinds or back to europe is one of the biggest feats and adventures in sailing. This italian sailor didnt make the crossing in your average boat however, he made the crossing single. As an example, one yacht taking part in the soleil rally sank on route this year after hitting a semisubmerged obstacle, but then, some people get hit by lightening playing golf others win the lottery. This is it were off on leg 2 of our atlantic crossing. Today, the route has become a classic one among skippers. That little boat is going to cross the atlantic all at sea. Your flares, fire extinguishers, epirbs and liferaft need to be serviceable and in date. We left the uk in my 32ft eclipse catamaran see pbo 449 in late october 2002, and sailed as fast as possible to the rias in north spain. Jun 21, 2010 im preparing it for solo sailing and would like your opinion on its survivability. Transatlantic crossings are passages of passengers and cargo across the atlantic ocean between europe or africa and the americas. Rubbing vaseline over the shell will increase an eggs shelf life, this seals the egg, very. The atlantic crossing guide is a complete reference for anyone planning an atlantic passage in their own boat.
I expected to read this, enjoy it, and add it to my bookshelf. We listened to lots of music today, were all so excited to be so close now to land, to food, and to not rolling anymore. The arc is a must do for many sailors, and attracts over 200 boats and 1200 people every year to sail 2700 nm across the atlantic from gran canaria to saint lucia. He did some research and discovered that in 1993 american hugo vihlen, a retired airline pilot achieved the small boat crossing record in a tablesized craft he christened fathers day. Whether you are just hatching a plan for your first crossing or setting off tomorrow on your 20th, let our expert tips help you to sail across the atlantic. Ed before leaving on this voyage, people would ask me three questions that i seemed to hear over and over again. Tips on picking a sailing route across the atlantic west to east. In most cases, the crossing is the culmination of years of planning. I then needed a break to wipe away the sweat before hanking on and hoisting the staysail in lieu of main. Atlantic crossing is rod stewarts sixth album, released in 1975, and peaking at number nine on the billboard top pop albums chart. Mostly there have been two on board, but i was single handed for nearly 3000 miles, had three on the atlantic crossing, and five for two weeks over christmas 2003. Crossing the atlantic alone on a beach cat sailing records.
Now that were sitting in indiantown marina and its obvious that were going to be here for quite a long time while we fix up daze off to sail, i dont want to bore you with stories that are only related to boat work but dont worry, theyre still coming. Imagine climbing the mast and looking out at a blue horizon than really seems to curve with acres of cream canvas below you. But im not certain of an atlantic crossing with a 32. Continue reading atlantic crossing sailing, ocean adventure. For sure you need to seek advice of seasoned sailors, people who have done blue water sailing in small boats. Yep this is the dream of a group of students from the university of british columbia ubc in vancouver in west canada. Answering all of the important questions, this book shows not just how to sail an ocean for the first time, but also how to enjoy it. There are insights into the social as well as nautical reality of preparing the boat, the comfort of having highly detailed plans, the inside story of life with a crew, coping with unexpected gales and calms, the liveordie decision to keep watches or not and. The record is one of the most prestigious, next to the jules verne. Canary islands sailing guides provisioning sailing the atlantic. Rope and cable thrumming in the breeze, the crack of a sail filling with wind. The majority of passenger traffic is across the north atlantic between western europe and north america. Instead, he used a group of session musicians, including the memphis horns and threequarters of booker t.
225 672 1248 178 784 122 1322 1339 408 1164 1304 1376 260 1385 1443 316 1015 1256 1152 892 1398 1064 185 1520 266 607 573 775 581 1124 794 32 58 6