US-Bermuda Passage

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U.S.A to Bermuda Passage

Departure Points

Possible departures from:

Anywhere from the U.S. east coast presents a viable departure point. Each departure point presents its own plusses and minuses. Oddly enough, Bermuda represents a trip of 650 to 750 miles, almost reqardless of your departure point.

Arrival Port/s

Possible arrival ports at end of the passage:

You must check in at St. George's Harbour.

Route (and/or possible stops)

There are no places to stop en route. Either make it to Bermuda or turn back.

Routing largely will depend on weather and gulfstream analysis, which changes regularly so there is no one established "route." Many employ routers at a cost of a few hundred dollars. Much of the same information is available publicly, but you need to know how to interpret it.

Charts

List the charts required for this passage.

Climate & Weather Information

Expected climatic & weather conditions?

Sources of weather information for the passage:

Weather Windows

(Best time/s for this passage)

May and June generally are considered to be the most benign times to make the passage, with June being preferred. You certainly can get a good weather window in July and August, but because that's the heart of hurricane season you have higher risk and getting insurance may be more difficult.