Some Pictures From the Atlantic Crossing
Here are some pictures taken during the Atlantic Crossing. Most are taken between La Rochelle (France) and Mindelo (Cabo Verde). They are all availlable on Jean-du-Sud’s instagram account.
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Is the Fastest Route the Longest Route?
Is it faster to sail downwind a straight line or to gybe from one tack to the other? The answer, of course, depends very much on the boat performance and the prevailing winds. It is however possible to provide some practical guidance with a little use of theory.
Preparing for An Ocean Crossing
I am preparing for an ocean crossing. We will be leaving La Rochelle, sail south the Canary Islands, which will be our springboard for the trade winds. We hope to finish our crossing in Antigua, but our final destination is Nassau. It is a bit late in the season, as...
What is the sine of one degree?
Prior to the invention of computers, calculators, or even sliding rules, having what is known as a « sine table » was however of critical importance.
How did we find those values?
A Great Celestial Navigation Course
Celestial navigation has the reputation of being complicated, obscure and, depending on your relation to mathematics, bordering black magic.
Kirsten Neuschäfer Leads the Golden Globe Race
Kirsten Neuschäfer has rounded Cape Horn and is leading the race.
