Atlantic passage

Captain mud · 01-07-2008, 15:33

Hei, i wanna know when the best time to sail over the atlantic is?, when is it usaly safest to set sails for the carrebien?

freetime · 01-07-2008, 16:14

Welcome to World Cruising Club: ARC

First time atlantic crossing, go for ARC, Atlantic Rally for Cruisers. You have all information you need on the www...

slomotion · 01-07-2008, 16:24

For the southern Caribbean , just about anytime. Hurricaine season is officially June through November. But for most of the northern Caribbean it's sort of August through October - there are no guarantees.

camaraderie · 01-07-2008, 20:51

Offshore Passages south to the Caribe are generally undertaken in early November after Hurricane season and before the Xmas winds set in. The other decent time to work your way down island (thorny path) is late Feb/March as weather permits. Offshore you generally have to wait a bit longer to head south...mid-April at least to avoid N. Atlantic winter fronts/gales.

donradcliffe · 05-07-2008, 06:10

If you are coming from Europe, the best timing is to go to the Canaries in late September, then leave for the Caribbean in December or January. For the reason you don't cross in July-November, go to the National Hurricane Center and look at Bertha.

todkaz · 09-07-2008, 09:58

Hi Fellows,

As I a beginner (of course with big passion to sailing) give some advise what boat is preferable for crossing the Atlantic.
All my sailing experience has been day sailor boats, but I have decided to by a yacht and go arrow the world. Old dream which has to be done. You probably know what it is when you decide – nothing can stop you.

todkaz

**Hud3** · 09-07-2008, 11:48

Hello, todkaz.

Welcome to Cruisers Forum. In answer to your question, there as are many opinions as there are sailors. You can see what kind of boats others have chosen to cross the Atlantic on World Cruising Club's website: Entry List for World Cruising Club: ARC
The list is not exhaustive. There are other boats that will do the job.

As you do your research, look at boats that meet the CE Category A. Ocean standards. Note that they are "minimum" standards, so some boats meeting the standards will be more capable than others.

todkaz · 09-07-2008, 14:15

Thanks Hud3,

I realy have no experience in it.
To be honest there are not too many people around even that I can discussit with althogh that Bulgaria is a marine country, but it is still very undeveloped in this field.
Any particular type that you can give as a tip?

regards,
todkaz

**GordMay** · 09-07-2008, 15:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hud3

Hello, todkaz.
Welcome to Cruisers Forum. In answer to your question, there as are many opinions as there are sailors...

Actually there are more opinions than sailors.
Opinions are like fingers, (almost) everyone has at least 8.
WELCOME aboard!!!

todkaz · 09-07-2008, 15:44

Yes you are right,

I looked at the list that Hud3 mentioned. Well I am looking ate a Beneteau Oceanis 393. seems ok to me.
Now I have to start looking for a good offer. I dont what to spend too much money for my first boat.

todkaz

01-07-2008, 15:33	#1
Captain mud Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 5	Atlantic passage Hei, i wanna know when the best time to sail over the atlantic is?, when is it usaly safest to set sails for the carrebien?

01-07-2008, 16:24	#3
slomotion Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 542	For the southern Caribbean , just about anytime. Hurricaine season is officially June through November. But for most of the northern Caribbean it's sort of August through October - there are no guarantees. Last edited by slomotion; 01-07-2008 at 16:32.

01-07-2008, 20:51	#4
camaraderie Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: East Coast Posts: 589	Offshore Passages south to the Caribe are generally undertaken in early November after Hurricane season and before the Xmas winds set in. The other decent time to work your way down island (thorny path) is late Feb/March as weather permits. Offshore you generally have to wait a bit longer to head south...mid-April at least to avoid N. Atlantic winter fronts/gales. __________________ Cam

09-07-2008, 11:48	#7
Hud3 Administrator Site Administrator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Nevis, West Indies Boat: Island Packet 380 "The Belle of Virginia" Posts: 2,050 Images: 11	Hello, todkaz. Welcome to Cruisers Forum. In answer to your question, there as are many opinions as there are sailors. You can see what kind of boats others have chosen to cross the Atlantic on World Cruising Club's website: Entry List for World Cruising Club: ARC The list is not exhaustive. There are other boats that will do the job. As you do your research, look at boats that meet the CE Category A. Ocean standards. Note that they are "minimum" standards, so some boats meeting the standards will be more capable than others. __________________ Hud s/y The Belle of Virginia, IP 380 Nevis, West Indies

09-07-2008, 14:15	#8
todkaz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 7	Atlantic passage Thanks Hud3, I realy have no experience in it. To be honest there are not too many people around even that I can discussit with althogh that Bulgaria is a marine country, but it is still very undeveloped in this field. Any particular type that you can give as a tip? regards, todkaz

01-07-2008, 16:14	#2
freetime Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Boat: Looking for a Catamaran, new or used? I don´t know yet... Posts: 565	Welcome to World Cruising Club: ARC First time atlantic crossing, go for ARC, Atlantic Rally for Cruisers. You have all information you need on the www...

05-07-2008, 06:10	#5
donradcliffe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Heading south for the winter Boat: Beneteau First 456 Posts: 314	If you are coming from Europe, the best timing is to go to the Canaries in late September, then leave for the Caribbean in December or January. For the reason you don't cross in July-November, go to the National Hurricane Center and look at Bertha.

09-07-2008, 09:58	#6
todkaz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 7	Hi Fellows, As I a beginner (of course with big passion to sailing) give some advise what boat is preferable for crossing the Atlantic. All my sailing experience has been day sailor boats, but I have decided to by a yacht and go arrow the world. Old dream which has to be done. You probably know what it is when you decide – nothing can stop you. todkaz

09-07-2008, 15:44	#10
todkaz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 7	Atlantic passage Yes you are right, I looked at the list that Hud3 mentioned. Well I am looking ate a Beneteau Oceanis 393. seems ok to me. Now I have to start looking for a good offer. I dont what to spend too much money for my first boat. todkaz

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