One Man, One Boat, 4000 Miles!!!

Tropic 4 Cancer Trans Atlantic challenge is an expedition to sail single-handed 4000 miles across the Atlantic, from the western seaboard of Africa to Antigua. The route follows a defined course along the Tropic of Cancer, which is a circle of latitude running around the Earth at approximately 23 degrees north, and which marks the most northerly position at which the sun may appear directly overhead. Find Out More

One month until departure!!!

Posted on September 26th, 2013

 

The RouteIn exactly one month’s time, Richard will set sail from Gibraltar on the yacht ‘Haskapa’ to sail solo across the Atlantic to the USA. He will sail south following the African coastline until he reaches the Tropic of Cancer, then he will head due west until reaching Antigua 4000 miles later.

The yacht ‘Haskapa’ will leave the UK on the 16th October, and arrive in Gibraltar on the 21st October for final preparations before setting sail.  You will be able to follow the progress on this website, and there will be daily updates from Richard!