Crossing the Atlantic from New York to Lorient via St Pierre & Miquelon. Embark on a nautical adventure as a crew member for a crossing in the North Atlantic. A 3,000 nautical mile offshore sailingvoyage aboard one of our 21m crewed monohulls.
Crossing the Atlantic, from New York to Lorient via St Pierre & Miquelon
Crossing the Atlantic Ocean is a modern-day adventure. Although democratized in recent years, offshore sailing is a real commitment, the challenge of a lifetime for some. Over and above sailing, crossing the Atlantic requires self-sacrifice. It’s a chance to let go of the pace of life on land, to reconnect with yourself and enjoy the simple pleasures of life. A real breath of fresh air!
Boarding is in New York in the United States. The first stage of this transatlantic journey from West to East will set sail for St. Pierre & Miquelon, a French archipelago at the end of the world. The length of the stopover will vary. Short if the window is good to reach Lorient, a little longer if a stand by is necessary to reach Brittany with better sailing conditions.
860 nautical miles separate New York from St. Pierre & Miquelon, on a direct route. We allow 6 to 7 days for this first stage but it may be faster, or slower, depending on the weather conditions encountered.
From St. Pierre & Miquelon to Lorient, 2150 nautical miles are to be covered by direct route, or around fifteen days of navigation. According to weather charts, a third of the course is upwind, half reaching, the rest downwind. Not being an exact science, the weather on board will be supported by a professional router at land,
Hervé LAURENT:
“Eastbound crossing, passing through Saint-Pierre et Miquelon and the Banks of Newfoundland, you’ll be sailing through the fog that is created by the thermal shock of the cold air coming down from the Labrador Current and the warm water of the Gulf Stream. The air will become denser, the sail changes more frequent and the sea more hostile, but fortunately downwind. After that, you’ll be gliding along on the W’ly swell, which will lengthen and push you towards the Irish coast, before descending towards France.” The crew will have to make the boat work!
Embedded and committed crew member
We propose you to be part of the crew of a Challenge 67 where everyone participates 100% running the yacht. This 21m monohull was built for the BT Global Challenge, crewed round-the-world race against prevailing winds. Our ships deliberately do not use pilots or furlers – it is not in their DNA – because of sails changes. It is, in fact, one of the best ways to discover and learn offshore navigation. Rigged as a cutter, the wardrobe includes staysail, Yankee 1/2/3, large genoa, asymmetrical spinnaker and full batten mainsail.
Supervised by 2 professional sailors, Captain 200 Sailing and Youth & Sports graduates, the crew lives to the rhythm of navigation shifts, but also stewardship shifts, cooking, washing up, etc. This 24/7 offshore navigation is a transatlantic and not a cruise. You will eventually have to endure bad weather, heat, sometimes cold, rain, sun! You must therefore be psychologically ready to participate in an Atlantic crossing.
The means of communications on board are reserved for on-board security; communications by satellite telephone (Iridium) or email are not offered on board. When approaching the coast, use your mobile phone to reassure your loved ones. Before you leave, tell them that you will only be contactable after your crossing.
Practical informations
Dates: from 3rd to 30th of June 2025
Duration: +/- 28 days
Embarkation : New York in the United States
Marina: One°15 Brooklyn Marina
Disembarkation: Lorient La Base in Brittany
Boat: Albatros – Challenge 67
Price: 7350 euros per crew member, including full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner, consumables, diesel)
Licence: FFVoile and medical certificate required.
You can take out your licence with the CHALLENGE OCEAN Club.
For those who wish, we can issue you with a yachting booklet to validate your experience.
Visa: not included. To leave the United States aboard a training ship as a trainee, you need a B1/B2 visa (except US citizens).
We will be happy to provide you all the details and documents you need to obtain one.
Crédit photos Pierre BLACHE – Tourisme St Pierre & Miquelon
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