Introduction.

In this new chapter of the online book “Meteorology and Oceanography for Bluewater Sailors” we will cover the following topics related to the winds of the South Atlantic, which can help us plan voyages in this ocean, including a transatlantic crossing under sail.

– General circulation in the South Atlantic.

– The southeast trade winds.

– The equatorial doldrums and the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ).

– The tropical calms and variable winds.

– The prevailing westerly winds. Lows and associated fronts.

– The pampero.

– Tropical cyclones.

– Polar winds.

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