Used this rout except from SE US @ 40N good sailing lot of wind days at gale force followed by moderate conditions. Wales north of the Azores. Had some fog very thick. Good run with current down the coast of Portugal. A lot of commercial traffic at and close to the straits. Yachts can stay North of the traffic zone in the straights.
Here's a wrinkle, Ive got plenty of experience etc, but no Trans-Atlantic (thats why Im doing the trip). Owner's insurance co wants someone aboard with Trans-Atlantic experience. Reasonable expectation I think, but there are plenty of cruisers who've done Atlantic crossings without prior Trans-Atlantic experience. So, how did they handle this issue?
Our insurance company, Pantaenius, did not require a person aboard with transocean experience. There was a one time charge for the crossing and they doubled the deductible. We had four of us aboard with a lot of experience, but no one had crossed an ocean.
Own boat experience..
Full cover till 400nm out of SXM then cover ceased till within 400nm from Azores. Pantaenius.
Mind.. I was solo hence the 400nm limit.
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While I realise this thread is about going from West to East I would appreciate comments thoughts on going the other way from Cape Verde to the Canaries. I am leaving Cape Town heading for the Med but would like to avoid going via the Caribbean. So currently reviewing routing which looks like it tacks one against the wind up the African Coast. I have a 38ft Admiral catamaran so points around 50 TWA. Probably be arriving in Cape Verde around May 19.