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An overview of transatlantic strategy in 9 Odysseys 2013-2016

In the four years since I launched this new series of transatlantic rallies, some had started from Lanzarote, Tenerife, La Palma in the Canaries, or from Sao Vicente in the Cape Verde Islands. Some …

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Beautiful island, beautiful people

Palmeros (natives of La Palma) pride themselves on living on the most beautiful of the Canary Islands, and refer to their home as La Isla Bonita.

Born on 5 October: Hans-Werner of Xada, …

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Cornell Sailing’s Canaries Odyssey

This post was first published on Calero Marinas website.

Jimmy Cornell, founder of the ARC and author of the Canary Islands Guide, has been promoting the Canaries as a cruising destination for …

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Atlantic Odyssey II: Tenerife New Departure Port

The Atlantic Odyssey II which leaves from the Canary Islands in January 2016 will now be departing from Santa Cruz de Tenerife instead of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Nous avons décidé …

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Atlantic Odyssey II: La Palma start changed

Due to technical and logistical considerations, we have been forced to change the start of the Atlantic Odyssey II from Santa Cruz de la Palma, to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The date of …

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Doudou: Reflections on the Atlantic Odyssey

Luc & Yveline Formagne, aboard Doudou, reflect on their Atlantic Odyssey in their personal blog.

We will never forget our crossing and we are extremely happy to have been able to take part …

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Press release - The Islands Odyssey: Across the Pond in Easy Stages

Jimmy Cornell has launched this new rally for sailors who prefer to cross the Atlantic at a relaxed pace.

Starting in Lanzarote on 1 October 2015, the …

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Press release: The Atlantic Odyssey II starts with 13 yachts from 11 Nations

All 50 sailors who started in the Atlantic Odyssey II from La Palma to Martinique January 8, 2015 preferred spending the …

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La Palma: preparations make good progress two days before the start

The days pass by at Marina La Palma, between preparations for departure and the events organized for the Atlantic Odyssey and the traditional Twelfth Night celebrations..

Q&A forum

A seminar took place …

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Launch of the Atlantic Odyssey 2, La Palma - Martinique

After the first day of the opening of the l’Atlantic Odyssey office in Marina La Palma, and the first safety checks of boats, a joyful and friendly welcome party, marked the real launch …

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