I had a similar dream – to get across the atlantic – the AZAB first then perhaps an Atylantic Circuit and I got as far as owning a Vancouver 27 for several years.
Business and family stopped me geting off to do it and now I have MS so have had to give up sailing! Still have an old fishing boat tho!
But enough about me…

In my research for my planned trip I came acrss and read a book called “Verry Willing Griffin” by David Blagden.
He got across the pond in his 19 foot yacht – basically a Squib with a lid!
He was sponsored by one of the big banks who’s logo was a Grifin – hence the boats name.

Found this on the web…
Perhaps the most famous exploit was David Blagden’s epic success in the 1972 Observer Single-handed Transatlantic Race. His diminutive Hunter 19 “Willing Griffin” survived many Atlantic storms and finished the race; the smallest yacht ever to do the official Single-handed Transatlantic. The story of this epic voyage is recounted in the book “Very Willing Griffin” by David Blagden.

Its a good read if you can find a copy…
Take care
Peter

Rob