Embark as crew for a West to East Atlantic crossing, a true adventure from the Antilles to Brittany.
Lasting approximately 28 days, the voyage covers about 3,500 nautical miles. This is a transatlantic crossing, not a cruise, and your participation is active. You will embark as crew, supervised by two professional sailors, both holding a 200-ton sailing captain's certificate and a state-issued diploma. You will be required to work navigation watches, approximately 10 hours per 24-hour period, as well as watch duties such as cooking, washing dishes, etc.
Our ships intentionally do not use autopilots or furling systems. This is, in fact, one of the best ways to discover offshore sailing.
You may have to endure bad weather, heat at first, then cold in the North Atlantic, and sometimes a few headaches. As a crew member on a transatlantic crossing, you need to be psychologically prepared to participate in such an event.
Beyond the sailing itself, crossing the Atlantic demands self-sacrifice. It's an opportunity to disconnect from the rhythm of life on land, to reconnect with oneself, and to enjoy simple pleasures. A true breath of fresh air!
For this voyage to France, a stopover is planned in Horta on the island of Faial. A useful stop, whether to refresh oneself, rest, carry out a technical intervention or simply discover Horta (depending on the length of the stopover).
This stopover allows you to check the weather forecast for the final leg and potentially have a few days of "standby" if needed. Don't forget a visit to the unmissable Peter Cafe Sport for a drink, to put the world to rights, and to leave your mark on the dock!
Depending on the weather conditions and the crossing time, only the Captain, your professional skipper, will decide on the duration of the stopover.
Since onboard communication methods are reserved for onboard safety, satellite phone (Iridium) or email communications are not offered onboard.
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