Velero Reginavideo
Atlantic Crossing from the Caribbean to the Azores
17 de julio de 2026 · 1h 13m · 1K vistas · North Atlantic Ocean
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Javi, sailing the vessel Regina, completes a 19-day Atlantic crossing from Guadeloupe to the island of Flores in the Azores.1:06:03 The crew departs the Caribbean with a full inventory of diesel and a dinghy secured on deck, initially planning for Horta but adjusting the destination to Flores due to unfavorable wind conditions and strong headwinds encountered near the end of the passage.48:50 The transit includes an 80-hour motor-sailing stretch through a calm zone, during which the engine requires a belt replacement.24:09 Throughout the voyage, the crew utilizes PredictWind for routing, managing variable conditions that range from light airs requiring the gennaker to heavy, uncomfortable beam seas.13:42 The boat configuration shifts between a single-reefed mainsail, a genoa, and a wing-on-wing setup without a spinnaker pole to accommodate shifting winds.3:45 Upon nearing the Azores, the crew prepares for arrival by hoisting the courtesy and yellow quarantine flags.1:08:08 The passage concludes with a final approach to Lages das Flores under light winds and full moon conditions.1:08:40
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