Ocean crossings
Across open water.
Across Biscay, out to Madeira and the Azores, or all the way to the Caribbean. The routes range from a few days at sea to longer journeys in several legs.
All times are approximate, calculated at an average of 7 knots. Stays and waiting days are additional.
Shorter offshore passages
Across Biscay.
Brittany or La Rochelle → Northern Spain
- Distance
- 200–370nautical miles
- Time at sea
- 29–53hours at 7 knots
From France to a new stretch of coast. Options include Galicia and shorter crossings to Santander or Getxo.
About the passageLonger journeys in several legs
The small Atlantic circuit.
Cascais → Funchal → Horta → Falmouth
- Distance
- 2,650nautical miles
- Time per leg
- 3 + 4 + 9days at 7 knots
Madeira and the Azores allow stays between the offshore legs. From Horta, the voyage takes a northerly arc towards the Channel.
Winds around the high-pressure system →
Winds around the high-pressure system →
About the passageAcross the Atlantic
Westbound to the Caribbean.
Canary Islands → Martinique
- Distance
- 2,700–2,900nautical miles
- Time at sea
- 16–17days at 7 knots
A winter passage west with the trade winds, followed by time in the Caribbean. Cape Verde can be included along the way, with a return to Europe by sailing or yacht transport after the Caribbean stay.
About the passageOverview maps with approximate routes. Coastline: Natural Earth 5.1.1 · public domain. Maps: Sophie · CC BY 4.0.
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