Atlantic Crossing 2021 (2024)

06/12/2021

We sailed across the Atlantic Ocean!!

3300 nautical miles traveled

18 days without touching land

Departed Canary Islands and made port in Antigua

It wasn't all sunshine and great winds, but we made it, together.

Grateful for my brotherhood with these guys and our ability to overcome some crazy obstacles thrown at us.

We have many stories to share but for right now, we're all grateful to be back on land and safe.

We choose situations which makes us feel alive, and today, I'm grateful for every moment of this adventure and everyone who made it possible.

It'll be a long time before I choose to be away from Neyha for this long, but I'm so grateful for her encouragement and support to go and live life.

06/12/2021

Day 18 -
Back on solid ground. Ended up in Antigua (closest port) instead on USVI, due to an electrical fire onboard. Everyone safe. Will post pics soon!

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06/12/2021

Day 18 at sea -
Just anchored in Antigua Yacht Club Marina!
3300 miles by water. So close to land but still a few hurdles before we can touch land again!

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05/12/2021

Day 17 at sea -
Sailing across an ocean isn't vacation, it's adventure. The past 16 hours have brought incredible challenges. Antigua bound now. ETA 11hr.

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04/12/2021

Day 16 at sea-
Funny how things change. Last night we chased rain clouds, instead of avoiding them, for the increased wind speeds! Best evening shift yet.

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03/12/2021

Day 15 at sea -
Top boat speed today 22.5kn. Doesn't seem fast until you are seated at the helm of a 50' wind powered vehicle, surfing down a wave. Epic.

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02/12/2021

Day 14 at sea (pt2) -
We're drying out in the sun now. Still making great time. Follow along or ask questions:
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02/12/2021

Day 14 at sea (pt1) -
Random squalls throughout the night and early morning. From calm to +30kn of wind and heavy rain within mins.

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01/12/2021

Day 13 at sea -
Just passed 2250nm. Every mile here on out is a new PR. In 2019, we raced the TransPac from SoCal to Hawaii. So grateful to be out here!!

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30/11/2021

Day 12 at sea -
We're closer to South America than Africa.

Weather is favorable, boat is moving fast.

The captain lit lights for Hanukkah last night.

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29/11/2021

Day 11 at sea-
Distance sailed: 1800nm
Avg speed: 7.4kn
Distance to USVI: 1450nm
Rotation: 2 hrs on, 2hrs aux, 6hrs off

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