{"id":25007,"date":"2026-04-20T12:03:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T10:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sailing-classics.com\/segelreviere\/atlantic\/atlantic-crossing-the-ultimate-sailing-adventure\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T12:12:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T10:12:27","slug":"atlantic-crossing-the-ultimate-sailing-adventure","status":"publish","type":"reviere","link":"https:\/\/sailing-classics.com\/en\/areas\/atlantic\/atlantic-crossing-the-ultimate-sailing-adventure\/","title":{"rendered":"Atlantic crossing | The ultimate sailing adventure"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Atlantic crossing under sail<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What does an Atlantic crossing under sail mean?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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For many, crossing the Atlantic on a sailing ship is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream; in any case, it is an experience that you will not soon forget. A classic Atlantic crossing under sail is a journey between the Canary Islands or Cape Verde and the Caribbean and vice versa from the Caribbean to Europe, during which sailors cover several thousand nautical miles on the open sea. The popular barefoot route <\/span> starts, for example, on the Cape Verde island of S<\/span>\u00e3<\/span>o Vicente or Tenerife and ends in Martinique or Antigua in the Caribbean. A great Atlantic crossing from the Caribbean to Europe takes you on the west-east route or north route, e.g. from Antigua to Gibraltar. <\/span><\/p>

You can look forward to plenty of vitamin D along the way. The Atlantic regions benefit from plenty of sunshine – 300 days of sunshine per year are not uncommon in the Canary Islands and the Caribbean. Even more important for sailing, however, is the wind, which largely determines the route, speed and safety of an Atlantic crossing. On the classic trade wind route towards the Caribbean, the north-east trade wind blows constantly at 15 to 25 knots between November and January, which enables calm, predictable downwind sailing. For the return crossing in April and May, sailors take advantage of the westerly wind zone, which often enables rapid progress. Due to low pressure systems and generally changeable conditions, navigational skills and flexibility are required when crossing the Atlantic in this direction. With the experienced crews of Sailing-Classics, you are in the best of hands. <\/span><\/p>

An Atlantic crossing is suitable for experienced sailors looking for an intensive ocean sailing experience, but also for sailing enthusiasts or beginners who want to get to know the open sea in a small group. Families with older children, couples, friends or solo travelers who want to combine adventure with comfort will find ideal conditions on a trip with Sailing-Classics. A competent briefing, experienced sailing professionals as crew and high-quality on-board equipment ensure safety, confidence and a relaxed experience on board. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Current Atlantic crossings at a glance<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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