The Search for a Transatlantic Crossing! 4th November - 23rd November
Hi Friends! I arrived in Las Palmas on the 4th November 2023, with little other than a few ‘about me’ business cards, some sailing CVs, and a dream to scout a sailing boat to crew on across the Atlantic. I am now 14 days into by transatlantic voyage, on a Gibsea 44 called Ponyo, with a crew of 7, two of which happen to be under 3 years old! Looking back, what makes me laugh the most is that I never really contemplated not finding a boat, even though it took me well over a month to find the right one. Despite that, I don’t remember feeling much frustration, as every possible boat, new contact, friend, or piece of information, felt like it had a purpose. I new as soon as I arrived in Las Palmas that there was opportunity, whether it be through the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC), which I will come onto later, or through individual boats crossing from November onwards, of which there appeared to be lots! This mere fact along, reassured me that if I played my cards right, and cosied up t...