Sounds like they set non trivial challenges. But in the right conditions, the Atlantic is a doddle. Start late November in the Canary Islands. Point your ship a

Sounds like they set non trivial challenges. But in the right conditions, the Atlantic is a doddle. Start late November in the Canary Islands. Point your ship at an island in the Caribbean. Sail with the trade winds behind you for twenty five days. I did it two years ago. The only manoeuvre we needed was rounding the top of St Lucia on the way into harbour at the end.