First blue water sailing from the Azores to Portugal
23. februar 2024 · 13 min · 2K visninger · North Atlantic Ocean between the Azores and Portugal
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A crew completes an Atlantic Ocean passage from the Azores to Portugal in five days and ten minutes, covering 874 nautical miles.12:37 The vessel maintains an average speed that results in a faster-than-expected arrival, with a recorded maximum speed through the water of 13.1 knots and peak wind gusts of 34.2 knots.10:23 Navigation relies on weather routing data from the Deutscher Wetterdienst to avoid a direct course toward Morocco, necessitating a course adjustment to reach Lisbon.4:37 Throughout the transit, the crew experiences calm seas and favorable wind directions, though they encounter intermittent rain and cloud cover that obscures the horizon.5:31 The passage serves as an RYA Ocean Qualifying passage for one crew member.11:34 The team notes that consistent monitoring of weather patterns and strategic route planning are essential for maintaining speed and comfort during long-distance offshore crossings.
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