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Crossing the Atlantic By Sailboat - How To Prepare | Ep. 203
27. mars 2026 · 12 min · 3K visninger · Las Palmas, Gran Canaria
Crew and crowd gather with American flag at ARC+ parade
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Preparing for a transatlantic crossing requires a systematic approach to crew selection, boat maintenance, provisioning, and safety education. For the ARC+ rally, the crew of the 44-foot sailboat Sea Rose prioritized personality compatibility over sailing expertise, ensuring all members had prior experience with overnight passages.▶ 2:13 Boat preparation focused on minimizing equipment failure by completing major repairs well before departure, including forestay and furler adjustments, while avoiding last-minute modifications.▶ 5:26 Provisioning involved vacuum-sealing pre-cooked meals and managing fresh produce storage to prevent spoilage and pest infestation.▶ 9:00 Safety and weather training included a two-day Safety at Sea course and daily use of PredictWind via satellite to analyze wind models and inform sail plans.▶ 10:06 Mental preparation emphasized the importance of rest, watch-standing routines, and individual downtime to manage fatigue.▶ 11:26 Thoroughly vetting crew dynamics and breaking in the boat through years of coastal sailing are the most effective ways to mitigate risks during an ocean crossing.
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