Sailing, How to cross the Atlantic, sailing routes, sailing times, sailing trade winds, distances

Sailing, How to cross the Atlantic, sailing routes, sailing times, sailing trade winds, distances
In today's video, I am going to cover what it takes to sail across the Atlantic ocean. Where to leave from, best times to leave, distances, times, routes, trade winds, and much more. There can be a lot that goes into crossing an ocean but if you plan it properly it's not nearly as difficult as it first appears. Hopefully, today's video will give you a better idea of what you are looking at if this is a dream of yours.
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[@ChasingLatitudes]

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[@harrisa2006]

what is the model of the sailboat shown at the 10::40 mark?

[@robgorman8961]

Something is very wrong with the voice over. What's going on ?

[@zooniethelazoon]

I'm 67, learning to sail in Cowes, Isle of Wight. Planning a circumnavigation next year. If I die, I die.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Have you seen chasing bubboles? its free on youtube, very good , he says something very similar , " if I die, I just want you to know I died doing something I loved" live your life my dude , live your life

[@zooniethelazoon]

@@ChasingLatitudes Thanks for that. When I die, I want to die with memories, not dreams. That's from sailing Dauntless and Parley Revival. If I don't do it I'll never forgive myself.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Watch chasing bubbles on KZbin, and after please let me know what you think

[@ChasingLatitudes]

@@zooniethelazoon here, I know most youtubers won't link to other sailing stuff , but I'm about getting people on the water not selling a product kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5OzZnyHra6XaZY have a watch and let me know

[@zooniethelazoon]

@@ChasingLatitudes thank you very much for that link. Totally uplifting and sad. What a wonderful human being Alex was. That ending got me. However, I won't be setting sail without life jackets or a life raft! He did pretty much the voyage I'm contemplating, except I want to go back to Sydney (where I learned to sail in the 60's).

[@gcanada3005]

Checking your old videos thanks Chris

[@pflaffik]

I want to sail, thats all. Its true what you say about Atlantic crossing being safer than coastal sailing, i will now consider to make my first ever sailing trip a transatlantic one, solo of course. About buying you a coffee for support, i just brewed 2 cups more than i needed, consider yourself supported.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

hahah, I love you

[@alis.4121]

Me too planning to find sailboat to have new adventure

[@captainsirjackchucklebutty6147]

Good presentation. Well done I loved tropical trade winds sailing i went right round the world. ,22 years on a Fontaine Pajot 37 'Antigua'. And i had a set up for big twin headsails on the single roller for the big crossings Atlantic and Pacific . Only stopped due to age and arthritus . Wonderful lifestyle. Just have to find a way to fund it . Thats the hard part.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Thank you Mark 😊 ans especially for taking the time to comment

[@sandydakofsky1346]

Nice video, very informative and it takes some of the angst out of thinking about an ocean crossing. As always, preparation and planning are key!

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Thank you so much fornwsrching and taking the time to comment

[@jaysonbowerman115]

Thanks Chris! Found this to be a thorough and yet concise explanation of the Atlantic crossing. Hoping to have enough confidence and experience to cross with the ARC+ in 2027, I hear that the sense of community within the Flotilla lends a lot of checklisting, comfort and comradery for noobs like myself, anxious partners and socially isolated children alike. Really enjoyed your even and knowledgeable narration on this segment. Keep up the great work, and Thank You!

[@DPerez-yp9zr]

I am dreaming to cross the ocean, but still do not feel confident. I want to gain experience and maybe in 5 years will be ready for that. Thanks for the video, really helpfull.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Thank you so much for watching, I sincerely appreciate the comments as well :)

[@pflaffik]

Didnt you hear him, transatlantic sailing is safer than in coastal waters, your first trip should be across the atlantic.

[@DPerez-yp9zr]

@@pflaffik You must be kidding. Crossing the atlantic is really challenging, as the weather can change, but in coastal cruising you can decide to stay or leave depending on the weather. Also take into account the time to rest, the eating and so on.

[@MiQBohlin]

Wow! This is serious! Very nice one, and loads of info. 👍

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Thanks, mate

[@williamdwalsh]

This is one of my dreams. Nice video, clear and easy to understand. Maybe I can do it!

[@ChasingLatitudes]

You can

[@bornfreefreedom4900]

Hi. I just bought my first boat Gemini MC105 catamaran I have just done 327 miles on my first voyage and now I am sailing it nearly every day ⛵️ to learn how to sail I cannot read and write well and I am using speech text to communicate with yourself today that’s my dream is to sail around the world 🌎 thank you 🙏 for your filming. ⛵️🌟☀️🌍🙏🐬

[@thryce82]

Ex Navy and hopefully future boat owner here. there is sth magical about being truely away from it all. atlantic is one thing and cool but the pacific crossing is BA. its really cool to be out a couple of weeks sail away from everything and jump off the ship and everyone swim around. or to be in the Gulf and see a pink sunrise. i have already circumnavigated "technically" but to do that on a boat doing 7 knots instead of 15-20. that would be very epic.

[@jhemlow]

Coriolis = COR - EE - OH - LISS. Great video, thanks!

[@musikfunfan]

Was looking for this

[@SirCharles12357]

Best video you've done so far IMO. I'd love it if you follow up with a crossing the Pacific and then crossing the Indian ocean.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Got the pacific coming in a day or two :) thanks for the comment and taking the time to watch

[@jesuschrist-alphaomega]

Great info. Love this. Saved it to my files

[@jannegarvik7023]

Loads of great info to anyone who like to do this crossing. One thing. You say 8000nm in 3 weeks. That will put you at an avg speed of almost 16kn. Hmmm not many sailboats will manage that!! So what sailboat are you using as a reference?

[@l3sli3pro47]

Awesome video! Thanks. I'm trying to find a crew and join them to cross the Atlantic this November. Wish me luck 😉

[@SVImpavidus]

Good stuff. Sail Safe mate. Ant, Cid & the pooch crew.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Thank you 😊 💓 congrats on the recent milestone as well

[@SVImpavidus]

@@ChasingLatitudes Thanks mate.

[@RyanSwindall]

Nice video! I’d love to see a similar video about pacific routes.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Will have that one next weekend :)

[@hullbreach33]

I absolutely love your channel. My dream is to cross the Pacific one day.

[@B-Th-Change]

You’re great. Love you’re channel. I would love to hear you discuss two things. Number one, sailing from California to the Caribbean meaning going the unpopular way through the Panama Canal. And sailing from the Caribbean to Uruguay.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Ohhh, the struggle routes 😁

[@B-Th-Change]

Oh my gosh…lol! Yes please. We are getting a little sailboat to learn on but eventually, once we have the experience, we have family in Uruguay that we would like to be able to sail to. Ideally, I would like to moor somewhere off of the west coast as well so the “struggle” Panama crossing is very interesting! I’m going to sub to your Patrion too. Just have to get logged back into it ect..

[@ChasingLatitudes]

@@B-Th-Change no worries, would be easier for me to discuss the routes on the members area with ya vs a video as I am sure you know not many people go those particular routes so if I male a video people will just be like wth no one goes that way 😉

[@B-Th-Change]

Hey :) your patrion ling gave me a 404. Do you have an updated one? See ya soon!

[@ChasingLatitudes]

@@B-Th-Change 😳

[@ianprice9005]

Another great show with valuable information

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Thank you Ian 😊

[@ivanhoe2203]

I dont believe you mentioned best times to cross either direction? or even when NOT to cross?

[@felonebike9859]

What do you do with trash along the way? I just sailed from Maryland to Georgia and had to go ashore every 3 days to dump trash. I can't imagine going 17 days with al the trash.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Store it in the dingy, use less things that create that much trash

[@leomcnamara8711]

Fantastic video...Thank you!

[@adventureseeker9800]

I love these types of videos. I love the idea of sailing and with proper funds, you can buy some beautiful blue water equipped boats. At this point, If I had my needed millions, I think I'd rather get a Nordhqvn with appropriate fuel capacity to cross the Atlantic. Stops in Bermuda and the Azores to top off the diesel and I'm good. I only have a few hundred in my savings account but I'll get there.

[@georgewashington7444]

@$20,000 and a little elbow grease is all you need. Check out WaveRover for inspiration!

[@themangastand8475]

Don't use gas, sail. Don't need money

[@salvatorelivreri]

Great video! I had two questions. Maybe kinda newbie. Since you can tack into the wind (beating) via a close haul, why can you not go either route when going either direction? I understand that ships of old had to run with the wind and thus follow the appropriate passage. Does a crew (or solo sailor) stop sailing and sleep during the night?

[@uberbeast113]

I'm not sure about your first question. A yacht with crew will take turns to sleep or take the watch in shifts. A solo sailor should have an AIS among his electronic instruments which will sound an alarm if a vessel gets too close. This way, he can sleep. All the same it is best to wake up and scan the surroundings on a regular basis.

[@labananacuantica]

What model is that DS / Pilothouse boat you keep showing??

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Moody 40 ds

[@marcg1043]

im not sure why you are mentioning cape verde. are you suggesting this as an alternative to canary islands port of departure?

[@markadam1069]

Can you please recommend some books for this information?

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Hey Mark, there are cruising guides out there, most are fairly outdated , overpriced, and a bot confusing but they will get the job done and get you where you need to go

[@hellajabar7633]

Thank you so much for information

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Thank you for watching and commenting

[@montaguemonro565]

Hiya, what about sleep on the journey? Surely the boat will drift if you're solo crossing and you need to sleep.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Auto pilot and cat naps, set alarms and wake up to check things, thats the scariest part about solo crossings, sleep or lack of

[@keithfaulkner1288]

What if you don't start in the Caribbean. What if you would rather start in Newport RI? I'm not a big fan of the tropics especially the Caribbean. It's filthy. I would prefer the northern lats. Is there a good game plane for that?

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Yes sir

[@danmallery9142]

Awesome video! New sub here. One thing you didn't mention, wouldn't a "buddy boat" situation be a good idea, if available? (I know that would probably be hard to coordinate.)

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Yup, lots of groups for the Bimini crossing

[@kimandreebrustad194]

what kind of boat is that at the end??

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Moody 42 ds

[@GregRodgers1]

Have you created any videos of crossing the Pacific?

[@briceanderson3281]

😅 Chris, you were so much calmer and easy going back than. Nowadays, dont seem like you have the patience lik you use to have. But you still make top notch content, just with more cursing these days

[@ChasingLatitudes]

😂 I mean that checks out 100% , I dont want to follow like the other youtibers where they drag along an audience trying to sell them BS, I'll tell it like it is, like it or not it's reality and if ya listen you will save money

[@pittsreport]

Thanks for the info.; forgot you were a knowledgeable captain and not just an entertaining quipster.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Wow, thanks

[@marcg1043]

Great video. thank you. What is the boat you are showing from 10:38 onward? I like the deck saloon and would like to check it out. do you have the model?

[@paulknapp658]

Like the old sailor in GB said when asked " What course do I sail to the Carribbean?"...his response was, " sail south 'till the butter melts, than head west"....sounds about right to me.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Haha, love it

[@rddrg18]

I have a 60 ft trimaran that I want to sail to Greenland . Then to Iceland, Ireland , Scotland to the med. seeing the winds they seem prevalent in the direction I want to go. My Tri is fast cruising at 12-14 knots. I haven’t completely provisioned yet. But I plan on having 60 days of survival food as back up. Do you think 🤔 it could be done quicker than the Azores crossing?

[@ragnarragnarsson3128]

Just watch out for icebergs

[@raygreen8946]

Thanks 👍

[@braziliansailor1]

Super amazing !!! For those who like to read about sailing crossings, I would like to suggest a super interesting sailing ebook: Living the dream, by José Nunes, you can find in Amazon. I think you ll enjoy it! Cheers

[@wook187]

I'm from Bermuda and thinking about sailing the Atlantic..

[@PyeGuySailing]

If you are going west to east along the northern route do not go in the winter. Go late April or early mid June. Being in the gulf stream and being hit by a nor'easter....yikes.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

I covered only two routes, west to the east leaving from the bvis , heading to Bermuda, the gulf stream not even a consideration nor is a noreaster in that location.

[@PyeGuySailing]

@@ChasingLatitudes I'm responding to the blanket statement of the best time to cross the Atlantic. If you're going from say Halifax to the azores (which you show)then you definitely do not want to go in the winter. The answer to "when is the best time to cross the Atlantic " is depends on where you are and where you're going.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

@@PyeGuySailing and I felt I made the two routes incredibly specific, carribean to Bermuda and to the azores, canaries to cape verde and then to the carribean. Listed nauticle miles covered for those two specific routes as well as times to cover the miles. I also went on to clarify it also depends on your routes. I guess I could have been more specific however I honestly felt I was as specific as possible and pointed out two very specific routes that I was referring to. You are correct the blanket statement of " the Atlantic " may not have been the best choice of words but felt i went on to clarify the two routes. The Atlantic is huge and no one specific time will cover all of the routes

[@sopgabmai]

Was hoping to do a rya competent crew/day skipper course and try to get some hours in training. Always dreamed about crossing the Atlantic, by what you suggest at 10.00 would I be wasting my time and money trying to find somebody to take me on as crew?

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Getting actual crew gigs is hard 😪 can do the asa classes up to 104 and then just practice with others at your local marina

[@roberth7894]

Nice video, very informative. I'm curious, how would one sail from the great lakes to Ireland? Is it going all the way out the St. Lawrence seaway, or is it cutting down the Hudson river to NYC then up the coast?

[@georgewashington7444]

Either way!

[@free.breaker]

Cheers cap!

[@michaelcee8348]

very good video !!

[@MrJhchrist]

Whats the boat model seen several times, especially at end 10:33? Thanks

[@Smigu1]

I think that's the Moody 41DS

[@MrJhchrist]

@@Smigu1 Hmmm, looks similar, but I think the portlights are different (the midships portlight in the rear cabin is split horizontally and only present on starboard , that location on port is in a kinda basement storage area). The lines do look mighty similar though so I'm not sure. I'm thinking it's a 45DS.

[@LA_Viking]

"Disappointing" is an enormous understatement.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Is that what your wife said to you or ?

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Haha, awe you get mad ?

[@andykayll1414]

Something I have always wanted to do. but finances has always stopped me. am getting past 50 know. hope things change in the future. in the meantime if anyone is looking for a buddy to cross with. give me a shout. but in the mean time. great Vlogs.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

When things open my patrons are more than welcome to come here and sail with me

[@ukrainewarroom]

First here for once :)

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Awe thanks so much :) 😃

[@robertpendzick9250]

Congratulations your name will live in infamy, you have gained fame and fortune, but you can't afford the taxes.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Shoot me an email and I will give you a week membership to the members area for free , thank you for the support

[@ukrainewarroom]

@@robertpendzick9250 I'm waiting for the big statue.

[@CatherineCrouse]

I'm why not make this accessible to people in general because like me we want to save energy ❣️

[@metamoney7657]

Oh yea you did live steam when you made that logo I forgot

[@1234567895182]

"always plan for an extra week", bruh I'm planning for an extra month. No way I want to be stuck out there with no options! Lol

[@viper5955]

👍

[@africaneagle...3225]

You need a giant sail catamaran to hold 4 weeks worth of food, with the right crew members, then the Atlantic crossing will be enjoyable...😄😄😄

[@SailingAurora]

Nice video, well explained, cheers!

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Hey guys thanks

[@Dr.Pepper001]

We're getting together a sailing adventure to take a group of flat earthers on a circumnavigation of the globe.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Haha, I don't think any one truly believes the earth is flat.

[@sargondavemiorgancensorshi4853]

No, they don't believe it, they do believe in the fun of aggravating other people though, just like the moon landing deniers. Its now considered fun to be stupid.

[@Dr.Pepper001]

@@sargondavemiorgancensorshi4853 -- I consider flat earthers to be a cult. Some people just seem to have a mind-set for being gullible.

[@sargondavemiorgancensorshi4853]

Like Pantyfa, without the violence. You can see how easy it was for new religions to suddenly sweep into countries unrelated to the people who invented new religions. The record of what Christians did to Greece and Egypt is incredible. The destruction was like nothing even the Romans were capable of. But flat earthers seem pretty mellow, and when ignored many of them drop it all together.

[@sargondavemiorgancensorshi4853]

@Richard LeFleur sorry, pantyfa didn't scare anyone. You are the only one who is scared. Frightened by fox new, patriots, republicans, and your own hideous reflection in the mirror.

[@jackdickerson2031]

That video answered many questions that I had.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Glad I could help, the pacific one comes out later today, west coast to Hawaii

[@wallacejeffery5786]

Outstanding

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Thank you so much :)

[@nocturnal71creature27]

I don't think anyone could pronounce that name right? I would think to pronounce it as "villain" ......Again enough information to take with you as extra knowledge. Preparation is key. Thanks for the video !

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Thank you thank you

[@douglasmontgomery6315]

Great video, saved for future reference !

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Thank you 😊

[@SailingSarah]

4 weeks west to east or east to west?? OK 3 minutes there's my answer.

[@bp4352]

Badass vid!

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Thank you

[@svporqueno]

There is no "outrun storms."

[@lzr2518]

Really Brilliant video, tons of Extremely useful info, ignore it, and risk loosing your shit, literally. Thanks for another great video.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Thanks les, I appreciate it

[@fadednono]

Watching this for when ww3 starts

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Nice

[@johnq.public2621]

10:00 "Sea Madness"

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Its a thing

[@johnq.public2621]

@@ChasingLatitudes Yep! Go look up the Ren and Stimpy episode(s) about "Space Madness" :)

[@43bobbyg]

Second in

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Tha k you thank you 😊

[@ricardotavaresdias9037]

Fantastic video, very well done! A quick comment: you mention "Bermuda to the Azores" and "Azores to Portugal". I would like to highlight the fact that The Azores are indeed, already Portugal. A more specific and correct way of saying this would be: "from the Azores to continental Portugal". Yes, I am Portuguese and very aware that our islands should be embraced as being part of the Portuguese nation as well. :-)

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Thank you very much, yes that is exactly what I should have said and meant to say but missed it.

[@ricardotavaresdias9037]

@@ChasingLatitudes Still, amazing job with the video and advice. I am expecting to be able to cross the Atlantic in a cat in the coming years. I am also looking into crossing the South Atlantic, over to Northern Brazil and descending down the coast... dreams! :-)

[@ChasingLatitudes]

@@ricardotavaresdias9037 I am going to be covering more routes so keep an eye out, if you ever need help with boats let me know, I do a lot of consulting to help people get the best boat for them

[@BOI_B1]

I know this sounds stupid but what the fuck am i going to do at night

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Haha, set alarms, cat nap, auto pilot and pray if solo 🙏 😀 if with crew just take shifs

[@Lucky-bm2rf]

3rd

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Shoot me an email 📧 ill give you access to the members area for a week free for the support

[@deancoronado4898]

I like that part about novice sailors completely LOSING THEIR SHIT. 😊

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Hhaha :)

[@daveplem]

I’m thinking it’s not that hard as long as I don’t ram a hurricane. My goal is to take an intro to sailing class, buy a boat in the Caribbean, pop across the Panama Canal, and then cut straight across the Pacific so I can sail the islands of The Philippines and Indonesia until I get myself kidnapped and held for ransom by Islamic radicals. How else can I learn my true value?

[@SamCyanide]

35 dollars and a bag of Cheetos.

[@robgorman8961]

Something is very wrong with the voice over.

[@CatherineCrouse]

Oi 🐈

[@sailingAlpa42]

you speak to fast and not clear. try to speek slower and clearly.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Fair enough