CRUISING ยฐ FLEET UPDATE & NEWS 2025-05-11
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MED. COASTAL ROUTE ๐ฌ๐ฎ GIBRALTAR ๐ช๐ธ SPAIN ๐ซ๐ท FRANCE ๐ฒ๐จ MONACO ๐ฎ๐น ITALY / SICILY - 90 DAYS - 1800 NM
A) THEย COAST ROUTE -1,800 NM
B) THE ISLAND ROUTE – 1,000 nm
a) COASTAL ROUTE –ย PART I – 875 NMย ๐ฌ๐ฎย Gibraltar along the Spanish Mediterranean Coast to Costa Brava ๐ช๐ธ
| ๐ฌ๐ฎ | Gibraltar | 10 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Sotogrande | 20 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Estepona | 18 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Marbella | 15 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Fuengirola | 20 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Malaga | 17 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Caleta | 20 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Motril | 31 | nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Almerimar | 42 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Cabo de Gata | 13 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Puerto de Garrucha | 22 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Marina Juan Montiel | 36 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Cartagena | 45 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Torrevieja | 45 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Alicante | 30 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Punta de Pinet | 25 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Cala Mascarat | 10 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Calp | 4 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Cap D’ Or | 7 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Cova del Llop Mari | 7 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Club Nรกutico de Javea | 8 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Puerto Denia | 14 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Cullera | 30 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Valencia | 22 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Puerto Deportivo Pobla Marina | 13 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Port de Borriana | 24 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Port Esportiu de les Fonts | 34 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Port de Vinarรฒs | 20 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Punta de la Banya | 14 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Badia del Fangar | 42 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Tarragona | 35 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Vilanova | 30 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Barcelona | 26 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Puerto Mataro | 24 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Port de Blanes | 21 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | St. Feliu de Guรญxols | 15 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Port Esportiu Marina Palamรณs | 8 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Port esportiu de Roses | 33 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Port de Portbou | 27 | ย nm |
WINDS
Tides and Currents
SWELL AND WAVESย
A) PART II – 400 nm – ๐ช๐ธย Costa Brava SPAINย ๐ซ๐ทย Cรดte dโAzur FRANCEย ๐ฒ๐จย MONACOย TO ITALY SAN REMO Liguriaย ๐ฎ๐น
| ๐ซ๐ท | ย Port-Vendres | ย nm: | 50 |
| ๐ซ๐ท | ย Sรจte | ย nm: | 45 |
| ๐ซ๐ท | ย Port La Nouvelle | ย nm: | 25 |
| ๐ซ๐ท | ย Port Camargue | ย nm: | 20 |
| ๐ซ๐ท | ย Port-de-Bouc | ย nm: | 52 |
| ๐ซ๐ท | ย Marseille | ย nm: | 21 |
| ๐ซ๐ท | ย Cassis | ย nm: | 20 |
| ๐ซ๐ท | ย Toulon | ย nm: | 32 |
| ๐ซ๐ท | ย Hyรจres Islands | ย nm: | 32 |
| ๐ซ๐ท | ย St-Tropez | ย nm: | 35 |
| ๐ซ๐ท | ย Plage d’Agay | ย nm: | 20 |
| ๐ซ๐ท | ย Cannes | ย nm: | 13 |
| ๐ซ๐ท | ย Antibes | ย nm: | 13 |
| ๐ซ๐ท | ย Nice | ย nm: | 10 |
| ๐ซ๐ท | ย Villefranche-sur-Mer | ย nm: | 6 |
| ๐ฒ๐จ | Monaco | nm: | 12 |
| ๐ซ๐ท | ย Menton | ย nm: | 6 |
| ๐ฎ๐น | ย Sanremo (Italy) | ย nm: | 16 |
WINDS
Tides and Currents
SWELL AND WAVESย
a) PART III – 925 nmย ๐ฎ๐นย ITALIANย COASTAL ROUTE ALONG THE LIGURIAN AND TYRRENiAN SEA TO SICILY
| ๐ฎ๐น | Sanremo | 20 | nm |
| ๐ฎ๐น | Andora | 20 | nm |
| ๐ฎ๐น | Port of Capo San Donato | 35 | nm |
| ๐ฎ๐น | Genoa | 20 | nm |
| ๐ฎ๐น | Portofino | 10 | nm |
| ๐ฎ๐น | Chiavare | 10 | nm |
| ๐ฎ๐น | Seno Canneto | 20 | nm |
| ๐ฎ๐น | La Spezia | 40 | nm |
| ๐ฎ๐น | Porto di Pisa | 46 | nm |
| ๐ฎ๐น | Capraia Isola | 27 | nm |
| ๐ฎ๐น | Porto di Marciana Marina | 20 | nm |
| ๐ฎ๐น | Pianosa Vecchio Porto | 21 | nm |
| ๐ฎ๐น | Isoal de Montecristo | 31 | nm |
| ๐ฎ๐น | Giglio Isl | 40 | nm |
| ๐ฎ๐น | Civitavecchia | 35 | nm |
| ๐ฎ๐น | Ostia | 30 | nm |
| ๐ฎ๐น | Anzio | 75 | nm |
| ๐ฎ๐น | Ischia | 20 | nm |
| ๐ฎ๐น | Capri | 25 | nm |
| ๐ฎ๐น | Amalfi | 15 | nm |
| ๐ฎ๐น | Salerno | 45 | nm |
| ๐ฎ๐น | Porto Marina di Casal Velino | 30 | nm |
| ๐ฎ๐น | Porto turistico di Sapri | 8 | nm |
| ๐ฎ๐น | Maratea | 17 | nm |
| ๐ฎ๐น | Isola Dino | 32 | nm |
| ๐ฎ๐น | Porto San Benedetto Marina | 33 | nm |
| ๐ฎ๐น | Porto Turistico di Amantea | 27 | nm |
| ๐ฎ๐น | Tropea | 45 | nm |
| ๐ฎ๐น | Scilla | 32 | nm |
| ๐ฎ๐น | Messina | 30 | nm |
| ๐ฎ๐น | Taormina | 25 | nm |
| ๐ฎ๐น | Ognina | 43 | nm |
| ๐ฎ๐น | Syracuse | 0 | nm |
WINDS
Tides and Currents
SWELL AND WAVESย
| ๐ฌ๐ฎ | Gibraltar | 10 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Sotogrande | 20 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Estepona | 18 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Marbella | 15 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Fuengirola | 20 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Malaga | 17 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Caleta | 20 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Motril | 31 | nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Almerimar | 42 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Cabo de Gata | 13 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Puerto de Garrucha | 22 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Marina Juan Montiel | 36 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Cartagena | 45 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Torrevieja | 45 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Alicante | 30 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Punta de Pinet | 25 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Cala Mascarat | 10 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Calp | 4 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Cap D’ Or | 7 | ย nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Cala Saona | 62 | nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Platja de ses Illetes | 6 | nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Badia de s’Alga | 2 | nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Illa des Porcs | 2 | nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Marina Eivissa | 9 | nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Punta des Llumbรญ | 11 | nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Punta Roja | 5 | nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Cala d’Hort | 3 | nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Cala Moli | 4 | nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Port de San Antoni | 9 | nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Ses Balandres | 8 | nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Cala Sant Miquel | 9 | nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Cala de Portinatx | 6 | nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Port de las Caletas | 5 | nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Cala Aigua Dolรงa | 4 | nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Puerto de Palama | 66 | nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Cala Sa Puntassa | 20 | nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Port d’ Andratx | 10 | nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Sant Elm | 4 | nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Cala de ses Ortiges | 7 | nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Punta del รguila | 10 | nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Cala Deia | 8 | nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Marina del Port de Sรณller | 5 | nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Port de Sa Calobra | 8 | nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Cala Castell | 16 | nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Isloteย Colomer | 5 | nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Cala Figuera | 4 | nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Puerto Antiguo de Menorca | 35 | nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Cala del Amarrado | 6 | nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Cala de Algaiarens | 9 | nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Cala Ferragut | 10 | nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Badia de Fornells | 10 | nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Arenal d’en Castell | 9 | nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Port Addaia | 4 | nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Illa den Colom | 8 | nm |
| ๐ช๐ธ | Port de Maรณ | 12 | nm |
๐ง Cruising Considerations
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Shorter hops: Almost daily harbor options.
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Better fuel & provisioning: Especially along the Spanish and Italian coastlines.
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Weather: Coastal cruising allows for ducking into marinas in case of mistral or scirocco.
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Marina Fees: Expect higher prices in France and popular Italian zones in summer.
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Gibraltar to Canary Islands
SAILING FROM Gibraltar to Canary Islands
The best time to sail from Gibraltar to the Canary Islands is typically from late October through early December, with November being ideal for most yachts heading westward.
Why November?
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Stable Northeasterlies (from the Azores High) begin to fill in.
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Tropical cyclone season (which might affect the Atlantic) is winding down.
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Moderate sea states and fewer abrupt weather changes than in peak summer or winter.
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Shorter nights, but still enough daylight for coastal navigation when needed.
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Post-hurricane lull in insurance premiums for boats heading west.
Route Considerations
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Most boats first sail southwest along the Moroccan coast, stopping in Rabat, Agadir, or Essaouira, and then head west to Lanzarote or Gran Canaria.
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Expect Portuguese trades (northerlies) up to Cape St. Vincent, then lighter and more variable winds until you catch the northeast trades near 28ยฐN.
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Avoid headwinds and uncomfortable swell by picking a weather window after a front clears the Iberian Peninsula.
Watch Out For
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Wind acceleration zones near the Canariesโespecially between the islands.
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Occasional lows sweeping in from the north in early winter.
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Busy marina schedules, boat part and provisioning shortages โOctober and November can be crowded with scheduled rally and Caribbean-bound boats provisioning.
When sailing from Gibraltar to the Canary Islands in November, youโll encounter a mix of Atlantic swell, local wind waves, and some compression zonesโespecially as you approach the Canaries. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect:
๐ Sea State Overview โ November
1. Gibraltar to Cape St. Vincent (Portugal)
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Sea State: Moderate, with wind waves from NE to NW depending on passing systems.
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Typical Wave Height: 1โ2 meters (3โ6 ft), choppy with short intervals (5โ7 sec) in the Strait.
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Factors: Strong currents and funnelling winds through the Strait of Gibraltar can cause steep seas, especially on outgoing tide with westerlies.
2. Cape St. Vincent to Canary Approach (Mid-Leg)
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Sea State: Smoother, but influenced by Atlantic swell from NW or W.
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Typical Wave Height: 1.5โ2.5 meters (5โ8 ft) with longer intervals (8โ12 sec).
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Wind: Northeast trades begin to dominateโsteady F4โF6 (11โ27 knots).
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Comfort: Following seas most of the wayโsailing on a broad reach or downwind.
3. Approaching the Canaries
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Sea State: Expect acceleration zones between the islands and near prominent capes.
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Typical Wave Height: Can jump to 2.5โ3.5 meters (8โ11 ft) locally, especially between Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, and Tenerife and Gran Canaria.
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Compression: Wind funnels through gaps between islandsโgusts may exceed 30 knots.
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Swells: Often mixed with residual Atlantic NW swell and local E-NE wind waves, creating cross-seas.
โ ๏ธ Things to Watch
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Cold fronts from the north Atlantic can cause temporary wind shifts and rougher cross-seas.
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Maritime swell forecasts (NOAA, Copernicus, Windy) are keyโmonitor significant wave height and direction daily.
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Wave reflection near port entries (e.g., Santa Cruz, Las Palmas) can make docking dicey during bigger sets.
๐ CURRENT OVERVIEW: Gibraltar โ Canary Islands (November)
1. Strait of Gibraltar
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Surface Current: Strong east-to-west outflow of Atlantic water into the Med (0.5โ2.5 knots).
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Subsurface Countercurrent: Deeper layer (100m+) flows west-to-east back into the Med.
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Tactics: Time your departure with outgoing tide to ride the outflow westward. Avoid entering against it during a flood tide with headwindsโcreates short, steep seas.
2. Iberian Atlantic Coast (Cape Trafalgar to Cape St. Vincent)
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Current: Weak and variable (0.2โ0.5 knots), usually flowing southwestward.
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Influence: Light contribution from the Portugal Current, part of the Canary Current system. May be impacted by coastal wind-driven eddies.
3. Cape St. Vincent to Canary Islands (Open Atlantic)
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Canary Current: A broad, persistent southwestward drift averaging 0.5โ1.0 knots.
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Part of the North Atlantic Gyre.
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Most consistent west of 10ยฐW longitude.
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Benefit: Works with you, giving a modest but steady push toward the islands.
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Variability: Can strengthen during persistent NE trades and weaken during frontal systems.
๐งญ Planning Notes
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Use eddies: Closer to shore near Morocco, small eddies or reverse flows may appearโespecially south of Casablanca.
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Best Route: Stay offshore (west of 10ยฐW) after passing Cape St. Vincent to get consistent wind and current.
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No major adverse currents unless you hug the coast near the Gulf of Cadiz or get trapped in a nearshore eddy.
๐ฌ๏ธ Typical November Conditions
In November, you can expect:
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Wind: Predominantly northeast trade winds, averaging 15โ25 knots.
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Swell: Northwest Atlantic swell with periods of 8โ12 seconds.
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Currents: Generally favorable, with the Canary Current aiding your southwestward journey.
However, be prepared for occasional low-pressure systems that can disrupt these patterns. Regularly updating your forecasts is crucial.
Bahamas โ Bermuda โ Azores
BAHAMAS โ BERMUDA โ AZORES
Bahamas – Bermuda – Azores
Crossing from The Bahamas to Bermuda to the Azores in May is a classic transatlantic route favored by many bluewater cruisers heading to Europe. Here’s a breakdown of the route, conditions, and considerations for each leg:
๐ฆ 1. Bahamas to Bermuda
Distance: ~780 NM from Eleuthera/Abaco to St. Georgeโs
Typical Duration: 5โ7 days
Best Time: Late April to mid-May
โต Conditions:
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Prevailing Winds: East to southeast trades, 10โ20 knots.
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Weather systems: Watch for cold fronts exiting the U.S. East Coast. These can bring squalls and NW winds.
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Currents: Youโll skirt the Gulf Stream, but don’t aim directly through its strongest parts; stay on its eastern edge.
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Routingย : Wait for a weather window with SE-SW winds ahead of a front, then ride the shift N-NE to Bermuda
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Average wave height: 1โ2.5 meters (3โ8 ft)
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Sea pattern: Generally moderate trade swell mixed with wind-driven chop.
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Gulf Stream Influence: If you get close to the stream, expect steep, confused seas especially if wind opposes current (e.g., NE wind against northbound current = square waves and breaking crests).
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Best Strategy: Route east of the Stream and time departure before or after a frontal passage for cleaner following or beam seas
๐ 1. Bahamas to Bermuda โ Currents
โ Main Concern: The Gulf Stream
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Flow: ~2โ4 knots northward
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Location: From Florida Straits eastward to ~73ยฐW
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Effect: If you cross it perpendicularly, youโll get through quickly. If you sail along it, it can speed you upโor severely slow and toss you if wind opposes it.
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Best Practice:
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Route east of the main core of the Stream when possible.
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Watch for eddiesโthey spin off and may carry NE or SW flow.
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Get real-time data via NOAA Gulf Stream Analysis or PassageWeather.
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๐ Eddies (spin-offs from the Gulf Stream)
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May assist or hinder depending on position.
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Can be up to 1 knot and last days/weeks.
SWELL AND WAVESย
Tides and Currents
The tidal currentsย from the Bahamas to Bermuda
๐ฆ 2. Bermuda to Azores
Distance: ~1,900 NM
Typical Duration: 12โ18 days
Best Time: Mid-May to early June
โต Conditions:
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Winds: Variable โ expect anything from SE trades to light airs, with possible gales from mid-latitude depressions.
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High Pressure: The Azores High often expands NE this time of year, creating large calm zones. Engines may be needed.
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Lows: North Atlantic depressions track above 35ยฐN, but can dip south. Routing slightly south (~32ยฐโ35ยฐN) may avoid worst of these.
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Routingย :ย Some cruisers head ENE at first, then curve east or southeast depending on GRIBs.
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Average wave height: 1.5โ3.5 meters (5โ12 ft), but can spike to 4โ5 m (12โ16 ft) in passing lows.
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Wave period: Often 8โ12 seconds, but can shorten drastically in rougher conditions.
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Cross seas: Common โ leftover swell from previous systems (NW to W) combined with current wind-driven sea (E to SE) can result in confused, lumpy motion.
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Calm Zones: If trapped in the middle of the Azores High, expect long rolling swells and glassy calm with some leftover chop.
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Worst case: A passing low can bring sustained 25โ35 knots and seas building to 4+ meters if you’re too far north.
๐ 2. Bermuda to Azores โ Currents
๐ North Atlantic Subtropical Gyre
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Dominated by the Azores Current and North Atlantic Drift
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Average flow: 0.5 knots or less, generally eastward or southeastward
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More benign than Gulf Stream โ but slow currents can help or hinder over long durations
โ General Strategy
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Below 35ยฐN: Currents tend to be weak and variable; routing focuses more on avoiding lows than riding currents.
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Above 35โ37ยฐN: You may tap into light westerly-setting flows, but you also risk getting closer to stronger systems and rougher seas.
Preparation & Planning
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Fuel: Ensure ample diesel for motorsailing (especially BermudaโAzores).
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Weather Tools: Use PredictWind, Saildocs, NOAA OPC, and get forecasts via Starlink – Iridium GO, Starlink, or SSB.
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Safety: This is an offshore ocean passage โ have liferaft, EPIRB, AIS, storm sails, and proper watch routines.
Notes from Cruisers
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May offers one of the better weather windows before hurricane season and before the North Atlantic becomes too unsettled.
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Boats often gather in St. Georgeโs, Bermuda for final prep and wait for a good window.
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The Azores (usually Faial/Horta) are a welcoming and essential landfall, with fuel, repairs, and a strong cruiser community.
Tides and Currents
The tidal currentsย from the Bahamas to Bermuda
PILOT CHARTS – APRIL AND MAY
PILOT CHARTS APRIL & MAY
CRUISING ยฐ FLEET UPDATE & NEWS 2025-05-04
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For those captains who simply wish to renew or when signing up without requesting a specific number:
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Existing members will automatically retain their current roster number.
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New members will be assigned the next available number in sequential order
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Thereโs no requirement to submit number preferences.
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Your renewal keeps you part of the fleet โ and thatโs what truly matters.
โ 2.) Roster Number Policy :
3. Legacy Members Keep Their Numbers
Existing members will retain their current roster numbers by renewing their membership on time during the renewal period.
4. New Members Assigned After Renewals
New vessels joining the Ocean Posse will be assigned available numbers as membership numbers become available.ย
5. Requesting a Different Number
Renewing members may request a different roster number, if available,
with priority given based on original membership join date and renewal timing.
You can only request one number change per membership renewal.
6. Skipping a Season
If a member does not renew for a season:
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Their roster number is released back into the available pool.
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If they return - they will be assigned a new available number.
7. No Transfers or Side Deals
Roster numbers are assigned to the vessel and captain.
They may not be sold, traded, or transferred privately.
If a roster number is traded, sold, or transferred unofficially The number will be revoked and placed back into the available pool.
Roster numbers are assigned and made avail through continued participation โ not transactions.
8. Non-Renewals and Late Renewals
Roster numbers not renewed by the renewal deadline will be cleared and reassigned to new or requesting members as needed.
๐ 9. Preferred Number Requests
When renewing, members may submit a Preferred Number Request, listing:
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First Choice number
- Second Choice number
- Third Choice number
- and a DO NOT ASSIGN NUMBER - such as 13 etc
Preferred numbers are granted based on:
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Renewal timing (first renewed, first served - yes you can renew early to get to the top of the list )
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Availability of requested numbers
If none of the preferred numbers are available, members will retain their current number or be assigned the next best ( lower ) available number.
Important:
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Preferred numbers are granted only after renewal payment is received.
Requests made without completed renewal are not valid.
Renew early to improve your chance of receiving your preferred number.
๐๏ธ10.)ย Renewal Timeline:
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Renewal Period Anytime
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Preferred Number Requests Open: May 1
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New Member Assignments: Ongoing
CRUISING ยฐ FLEET UPDATE & NEWS 2025-04-27
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