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Atlantic: Holland to Colombia - route recommendations

Discussion in 'Yacht Captains' started by balboa, Aug 17, 2007.

  1. balboa

    balboa Guest

    I plan to cross the Atlantic this fall to bring a 132 ft steel trawler to Colombia. I'd like to take the fastest route using possible favorable currents.

    But, while there are some maps showing currents they basically show there's very little current going in one particular way on the shortest route. Since I can't find any info on the speed of the prevailing currents, I'm not sure if if any alternative route from the shortest route is better.

    Does anybody have any suggestions on where to get more detailed info on speeds of prevailing current on this particular crossing?

    Any other things we should be aware of on route?

    Thanks.
  2. CaptPKilbride

    CaptPKilbride Senior Member

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    Have you looked at pilot charts for the month you want to cross?
  3. balboa

    balboa Guest

    Pilot charts

    :) I'm an engineer, not a navigator .

    Thanks. That's exacly what I was looking for. Just didn't know what it was called.

    Thorwald

    p.s.: obviously I'll bring a navigator (or 2) long on the crossing
  4. denzil

    denzil New Member

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    Blimey, have you got a skipper? hehehe.
    I guess you'll be having a fairly quick turnaround in Columbia? Load her up and back to Holland? hehehehe. Only joking :)
  5. ido

    ido New Member

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    Hi Thorwald,
    I recommend Imray chart no. 100 ("North Atlantic Ocean Passage Chart") which outlines winds and currents for various times of year, and routes.
    Try here:
    https://www.imray.com/record.cfm?i_stock_code=980

    Their website (www.imray.com) also offers two "Atlantic Crossing Guide" books, but I haven't used these two.
    And if you need a skipper/mate/navigator.....
    ;)

    Cheers,
    Ido