it is every sai lor's goal to cross the Atlantic - but to complete an entire Atlantic circuit by sailing the tradewind circular route, with the highlight of a Caribbean cruise on th e way, is the stuff that dreams are made of. This book is intended for sailors plann ing to join the Atlantic loop at any stage of the circuit. It is an in formative user-friendly guide, that will provide the reader with all the facts, first-hand advice and useful data they need to give their dreams substance. Topics covered include: modifying a standard cruiser to make the trtp; taking on crew - known ano unknown; route planning and timings; tropical storms: how to miss them; living aboard - at sea and in harbour; paperwork required for vessel and crew; reef navigation for the Carlbbean; gear to work harder for longer; heavy weather strategies; securlty and crime prevention; disaster management; planning for the worst; tables of costs.