How do you cross the Atlantic East to West (The Atlantic route explained)

Follow Polar Seal across the Atlantic! www.ryanandsophie.com/#tracking In this video, we explain how sailboats have crossed the Atlantic for hundreds of years! We go through Trade Winds (in particular the equatorial trade winds), how they form, why they are stronger in the winter and how they blow. We then go through a couple of popular routes to cross the Atlantic and talk about our own choice of route! ⚡ Get 10% OFF Dakota Lithium batteries with code RYANANDSOPHIE sitewide, on all orders at: https://bit.ly/43C4ulL ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ** JOIN THE CREW! ** Join our virtual crew of Patrons at: https://www.patreon.com/ryanandsophiesailing ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ** MUSIC ** 🎶 In this video: Pastis - Why do you still hurt (Epidemic Sound) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ** GEAR ** ⛵️Our boat: Polar Seal, 2007 Beneteau Oceanis 40, owners version (2 cabins layout). Full tour and review of Polar Seal at: https://youtu.be/sxqKYydlxd0 🎥 Photo & Film gear Our camera: https://amzn.to/2KyC8mi Image stabilizing lens: https://amzn.to/2Kiq89i Our microphone: https://amzn.to/2Ix8MQd Microphone windjammer: https://amzn.to/2KeEmYS Our action camera: https://amzn.to/2Ky8IBS Our drone: https://amzn.to/2tDjRdU ⚠️ Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links. As a friend of Ryan & Sophie Sailing, you allow us to earn a small commission if you make a purchase through our affiliate links! We only disclose links for products that we use and love, and believe you will love too. If you shop on Amazon, you can support this channel at no cost by using the link: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=ryansophiesai-20 Thank you for supporting this channel! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ** LINKS 🖇** http://www.ryanandsophie.com // Videos, stories, photos and other goodies of our travel and sailing adventure https://www.facebook.com/ryanandsophiesailing | Short stories and videos of our life onboard. https://www.instagram.com/ryan_and_sophie_sailing | Sweet photos of our sailing and the places we visit. https://www.twitter.com/ryan_and_sophie | Ask us short questions, get fast answers! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ** SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL FOR FREE! 🙌🏻 ** 🛒 If you shop with Amazon, you can support us at no cost to you by using this link: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=ryansophiesai-20 You pay the same and Amazon gives us a little share of their profit, which helps us. We really appreciate your support! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ** CONTACT 📬 ** Say hi, ask us a question or send us feedback at: 📩 hello@ryanandsophie.com