Ocean Blue - Reflections on crossing the Atlantic Ocean in a sailing yacht - Part One
15th December 2025 As I write this, the thick black night is singing with exotic creatures, while the Caribbean Sea below us thuds against a rock bluff and the soothing sound of waves rush and retreat on the white sand shore. I am in Grenada , the southernmost island of the West Indies chain, and the final destination of the Arc+ rally which we have recently completed. 86 boats have long-prepared for the crossing of a lifetime, for some never to be repeated, for others their second or third time of doing, for others many more. Each boat has come with its own back story and a new chapter has been written as the 3,000 nautical have slowly been ticked off. We departed from Las Palmas in Gran Canaria on Sunday 9th November 2025 following a week of intense preparations: getting the boat ocean-ready, provisioning for up to 24 days at sea, seminars on safety, weather and everything in between…and let’s not forget the parties and getting to know our fellow people on this same journey...
