Sailing Across the Atlantic: A 6,000 km Adventure | World Documentary

21 days on the Atlantic where wind, damage, and isolation put the men to the test. 👉 The best documentaries about seas and oceans? They're HERE 👉 / @mare_nostrum 👈 Subscribe!

00:00 The call of the ocean and the dream of a transatlantic crossing
01:57 The final preparations before departure
03:45 Aboard the Red Hackle, heading for the Atlantic
05:26 Meeting the five crew members
09:01 Learning to live and sail together
13:00 First weather challenges
15:14 Breakdowns, lack of water, and no wind
16:44 A decision that changes the race
18:51 Stopover in the Canary Islands before the Atlantic
20:37 In search of the trade winds
23:25 Daily life at sea
26:40 Breakdowns pile up on board
29:20 The story of a storm that left its mark on Jacques
31:01 Finally in the trade winds
33:20 The wind strengthens on the high seas
36:51 Protecting the boat against the elements
38:56 Fishing and self-sufficiency in the middle of The Ocean
40:23 Freshwater Becomes a Precious Resource
42:05 Alone in the Middle of the Atlantic
45:48 The Final Stretch to Barbados
47:42 Land Finally in Sight
48:32 The Recap of 21 Days on the Atlantic

Setting sail is always an event in itself. Embarking on a transatlantic crossing means facing the Atlantic, isolation, and the elements. It's certain that you don't return unscathed from such a voyage! Aboard the Red Hackle, a 1989 ketch, and for the Transat Classique, from Portugal to Barbados, five sailors embark on this unique adventure. At the mercy of the wind, slices of life follow sailing sessions and weather reports... Each discovers and reveals themselves in this confined space. The story and emotions of a first transatlantic crossing told in the first person.

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DIRECTED BY: Fabrice Caër