Sailing a transat is a mythical dream, and / or a goal, for almost every sailor. From Christopher Columbus to the pioneers of the OSTAR or the competitors in the Route du Rhum, they’ve all had us dreaming of following a route setting out from Europe and heading for the shores of the New World. And you? Would you dare to set off?
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Publié le
07/02/2017
Par
Mark Bernie
Numéro :
152
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1 - Living aboard, leaving sight of land for several days and a feeling of living life at your own pace. For you, crossing an ocean, is: A - A scary prospect. But how are you going to manage for 15 to 20 days on a boat? B - A challenge. How will you react to such a new situation? C - Exciting. At last you’ll find what you love: taking charge of the boat and your responsibilities! The Transat, or How to leave Europe in winter and be in the Caribbean sunshine in less than a month! 2 - Especially on a long trip, the boat needs maintenance. And for you that implies: A - It’s not the best part of t…
