Transatlantic from West France to the Caribbean (03 November to 16 December 2023)

By Marcin Wojtyczka

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On this epic route, we sailed almost 5,000 NM from Les Sables-d’Olonne, via the Canary Islands, all the way to Martinique. We faced many challenges, especially at the beginning of the trip where we had to fight very strong headwinds and big swell. But everyone was great and the boat was unstoppable so we reached our destination on the other side of the Atlantic with happy faces and a sense of achievement.

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Thank you to the whole crew for their great teamwork and positive spirit making the entire voyage a remarkable and unforgettable experience.

Leg 1: David - South Africa, Stephan - Germany, Maarten - Belgium, Slava - US, Marco - Italy, Nenad - Croatia

Leg 2: David - South Africa, Amy - UK, Robin - UK, Michal - Poland, Krzysztof - Poland, Pawel - Poland

Leg 3: David - South Africa, Miguel - Spain, Urban - Slovenia, Andreas - Germany, David - UK

Skipper: Marcin Wojtyczka

Leg 1 (526 NM), 3-12 Nov

Visited: Les Sables d'Olonne - Gijon - La Coruna

Leg 2 (1121 NM), 12-21 Nov

Visited: La Coruna - Porto - Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Leg 3 (3130 NM), 21 Nov - 16 Dec

Visited: Santa Cruz de Tenerife - Sainte-Anne (Martinique) - Marin du Marin (Martinique)

Oceanis 40.1 (2023) First Line ("Madelon")

General info:

Year: 2023
Type: sailing
Hull: monohull
Keel type: fin
Length (LOA): 12.87 m (42.3 ft)
Waterline length (LWL): 11.70 m (38.5 ft)
Hull speed: 8.3kt
Berths (Bunks): 6
Beam: 4.18 m
Draught: 2.27 m
Engine: 45 HP
Fuel capacity: 195 L (Diesel)
Water capacity: 330 L
Displacement: 7985 kg
Sails: full-batten mainsail 43.2 m2, Furling genoa (105%) 36.5 m2, Code-0 61.1 m2, Storm Jib 9 m2

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2023

Leg 1 (526 NM), 3-12 Nov

Leg 2 (1121 NM), 12-21 Nov

Leg 3 (3130 NM), 21 Nov - 16 Dec

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