Great Britian or Bust

CaptnSki · #1 10-19-2011

I am planning a Atlantic crossing in July 2012 and would like some input on routing. I would like to stay below lat 50 when possible but don’t want the extra distance to Bermuda and Azores. Is there any reason not to leave New Jersey on a course of about 77 deg true and head straight to the UK?

TQA · #2 10-31-2011

Yup it is called the Azores high.

Do you know about Herb AKA Southbound 2 see South Bound II VAX498 - Ship routing and weather forecasting

He will provide advice specific to your boat/location and destination.

He is the MAN on crossing the Atlantic by sailboat.

CaptnSki · #3 10-31-2011

TQA
Thanks for the tip, I will check it out.

thanks again
Joe

Armchairsailor2 · #4 11-23-2011

Suggest you google Jester Challenge

svHyLyte · #5 11-23-2011

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Originally Posted by Armchairsailor2

Suggest you google Jester Challenge

Ah..Wrong direction...

Armchairsailor2 · #6 02-01-2012

Mmm, yes, but they have to get back somehow. ARC?

michaelbeck · #7 05-19-2012

captnski, do you need crew?

CaptnSki · #8 05-21-2012

I am looking for crew for the return trip. I'm not sure when that will be as further sailing will depend on the trip over. You can contact me at captnski@verizon.net

Halcyon1 · #9 10-29-2012

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Originally Posted by CaptnSki

I am planning a Atlantic crossing in July 2012 and would like some input on routing. I would like to stay below lat 50 when possible but don’t want the extra distance to Bermuda and Azores. Is there any reason not to leave New Jersey on a course of about 77 deg true and head straight to the UK?

Did you make it over? How was the trip?

Pete