We spoke to several Atlantic Rally for Cruisers skippers and their families to find out what it's really like to sail nearly 3000 miles between Europe and the Caribbean.
Here are the highlights from their photo albums of their transatlantic voyage.
First: The experience of a family who crossed the Atlantic in a Hunter 410 with two young children…
Yacht: Morning Haze – Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42i
Skippers: Dave Hayes & Isabelle Tremblay with their two daughters Rebecca and Demi.
Previously sailed in ARC Caribbean 1500 2013, ARC Europe 2014 and ARC 2014.
Next: The experience of a couple who took their 40ft Jeanneau across the the Caribbean…