The Atlantic Odyssey has officially begun, as sailors gather in Marina Lanzarote before the departure across the Atlantic on Wednesday 18th November. Now in its third year, the Atlantic Odyssey has over forty boats taking part, many of them with young families onboard.
As well as the necessary preparations to be made for a long ocean passage such as last minute repairs and provisioning, rally regulations require each boat to have a safety inspection to ensure the vessel and the crew are prepared for all eventualities. This is not to forget the other important part of the Odyssey, making new friends. Young and old gathered in the new Odyssey Lounge in the marina for an informal party, and no doubt some of the friendships begun here will be lasting ones.
Atlantic Odyssey yachts in Marina Lanzarote
Pascal Guiraudou does the safety inspection for Mercredi Soir
Girls from different boats make friends
Sailors get to know each other at the ‘pontoon party’
The youngest crewmembers of the AO boats
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For more photos check out this Facebook album (no need to login) Cornell Sailing Events is running a week of long distance cruising seminars in Arrecife to coincide with the start of the Atlantic Odyssey For more information on events for Atlantic Odyssey participants |
