How to cross the Atlantic by sailboat - Budget, Boats, Ports, Seasons
10 novembre 2016 · 3 min · 108K vues
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Crossing the Atlantic from east to west typically requires 20 days, utilizing the trade winds between November and January to avoid the hurricane season.0:05 Prospective crew members can secure a berth by creating profiles on Findacrew or Crewbay, or by visiting key ports such as Mallorca, Gibraltar, Las Palmas, and São Vicente to post notices and network with boat owners.1:10 Essential preparations include verifying one's resistance to seasickness, maintaining a flexible attitude toward shipboard chores like cooking and cleaning, and establishing a clear safety protocol for emergencies, radio operation, and man-overboard procedures.1:27 While prior sailing experience is beneficial, it is not strictly required for those willing to stand night watches.2:15 Hazards during the passage include collisions with whales, shipping containers, or commercial freighters, particularly near the destination where traffic density increases.1:42 Successful passage planning relies on consistent monitoring of weather forecasts to avoid storms and careful vetting of the vessel and crew before departure.1:47
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