Crossing the Atlantic in sailing yachts has been done for decades by those of an independent mindset; they just needed a boat seaworthy enough and capable of sailing the 2,700…
Atlantic crossing
The cost of an Atlantic crossing from one family who did it
We dreamt of sailing the Atlantic for years, but we finally decided to take the plunge and make it a reality with our young daughter. ‘Procurement exercises’ are a routine…
Inside ARC 2025: New 24/7 broadcasts bring the iconic rally to a global audience
Around 900 participants from over 30 different countries are expected to set off from Las Palmas, Gran Canaria for the 2025 ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers), the rally’s 40th edition.…
The Atlantic Rally for Cruisers: ‘The Atlantic was tough, but being prepared saw us across’
Crossing the Atlantic to cruise the Caribbean was a dream long in the making; my planning was meticulous, so, come the time of my departure on the 2024 Atlantic Rally…
Crossing the Atlantic as a couple: Why six-hour watches are my pattern of choice
When Rich and I set off from Dartmouth in 2017 to do some long- distance sailing on our Cabo Rico 38 Tequila we hadn’t intended to sail around the world.…
Man overboard mid Atlantic; separately, one yacht abandoned
The search for Eresund was called off at the end of daylight on Monday amid worsening seas and gusts up to 30 knots. ARC yachts have been asked to divert…
Crew member overboard while sailing across the Atlantic
At 0227 UTC on Monday 2 December, a crew member went overboard from the yacht Ocean Breeze in the mid-Atlantic and a search was initiated by the vessel, the World…
How to prepare for an Atlantic crossing
If taking on an Atlantic crossing in your own boat is high on your list of sailing dreams, I can thoroughly recommend the experience. However, a dream will stay a…
‘The average age of this crew is 70 years old’ – Top tales from sailing across the Atlantic
People have been sailing across the Atlantic for centuries, following in the wake of Columbus in 1492, but there is still something about this navigation that quickens the pulse. It is a dream…
11 myths about sailing across the Atlantic that people still believe
For many people, sailing the Atlantic Circuit is a voyage of a lifetime, encompassing both adventure and the challenge of crossing the world’s second-largest ocean. Yet, like any great adventure,…