He had sailed in the Atlantic Ocean solo before, from Tangier to Casablanca (August 13 – August 20), and from Casablanca to Las Palmas (August 24 – September 3).
Ta oli sõitnud ka varem Atlandi ookeanil, Tanger – Casablanca (13. august – 20. august) ja Casablanca – Las Palmas (24. august – 3. september).