Atlantic crossing experience 2026
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Crossing the Atlantic: Sailing from Tenerife to Cuba
Setting sail from Tenerife to Cuba is an adventure that blends the ancient with the modern, the wild with the serene. As the volcanic silhouette of the Canary Islands fades into the distance, the sailboat enters the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean, where the horizon stretches endlessly and the sky melts into the sea.
Over the course of roughly three weeks —depending on winds, currents, and the crew’s experience— the sailyacht follows the classic trade wind route. These steady northeast winds, used by sailors for centuries, carry the boat westward toward the Americas. The ocean becomes a constant companion: at times calm, deep, and blue; at others, fierce, with towering waves that test the crew’s resilience.
Life onboard shifts into a new rhythm. Days are marked by shifts and watches, starlit nights, scorching sun, and a routine governed by the wind, the sails, and the sea. There are moments of silence, reflection, and deep camaraderie. Challenges arise: unexpected squalls, repairs at sea, the need for navigation adjustments.
As the boat approaches the Caribbean, the water warms and shifts to a lighter, turquoise hue. Signs of land emerge —the scent of vegetation on the breeze, seabirds wheeling overhead— and anticipation builds. Finally, after thousands of nautical miles, Cuba appears on the horizon: lush, tropical, and full of history.
Crossing the Atlantic like this is more than a journey. It’s a personal transformation, a reconnection with nature’s raw forces, and an experience that leaves a lastining
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