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The Azores

The nine islands that make up the Azores Archipelago, are the European Unions remotest outpost, and are spread over 600km2 of ocean. The islands are... more info

Ocean Crew Link – connecting sailors

Specialising purely in ocean sailing opportunities, OceanCrewLink.com is our new online directory of sailors and sailing opportunities, which aims... more info

Isle of Skye - Eilean a' Cheo

The Isle of Skye, or Eilean a’ Cheò (the misty isle) is a key part of the Malts Cruise 2013 itinerary. Skye is known for its romantic history,... more info

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Welcome to the World Cruising Club

Your adventure starts here!

World Cruising Club is the world's leading sailing rally specialist, with seven distinct rallies taking place every year. From round-the-world adventures and ocean crossings, to social cruising and island hopping.

World Cruising Club was born with the very first ARC in 1986, the first-ever ocean crossing rally. We now help more than 450 boats and 1200 people to achieve their sailing dreams every year. Some of our rallies are big on fun and big on people, others are more intimate. Whatever their size, our rallies all adhere to the original ethos of safe and social cruising.

Our rally teams are all keen to ensure that everyone has a great time ashore and afloat; we know that rallies are more than simply sailing.

Join us, your adventure starts here!

World Cruising Club Events

ARC - Atlantic Rally for Cruisers

Cross the Atlantic from Gran Canaria to Saint Lucia

World ARC - Circumnavigation Adventure

Start in Saint Lucia or Australia and sail round the world

Caribbean 1500 - USA to Caribbean or Bahamas

Chesapeake to Nanny Cay, Tortola BVI or Abaco Bahamas

ARC Europe - Atlantic Crossing West to East

Caribbean or USA to Portugal via Bermuda and the Azores

Atlantic Cup - Caribbean to USA

Nanny Cay, Tortola to Bermuda, then on to the East Coast

ARC Portugal - Bay of Biscay South

Cross Biscay to Bayona, then daysail south to Marina de Lagos

Malts Cruise - Scotland's West Coast

Cruising in company around the islands of western Scotland

Preparing for Patagonia ...More

Ocean Sailing Forum: Southampton, 14 September 2013 ...More

Ocean Sailing Forum: Annapolis MD - October 12, 2013 ...More

Exclusive Hamble School of Yachting Training Courses ...More

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WORLD CRUISING EVENTS

Baltic Rally Announced for 2014

World Cruising Club have announced an exciting new addition to their programme, with the first ARC Baltic Rally planned for 2014. Billed as... more info

Start of leg 5. 19/06/2013

The ARC Portugal fleet have now begun their 55NM passage from Figueira Da Foz to the quaint fishing port of Peniche. After a 24 hour delay due to... more info

Figueira Da Foz & Coimbra . 16/06/2013

Having arrived one boat behind the other into Figueira yesterday late afternoon, the ARC Portugal fleet made no hesitiation in tucking straight into... more info

A great beat down the Douro. 15/06/2013

Leg 4 of ARC Portugal is now underway as the fleet have just sailed West out of the River Douro in Porto and make their way to Figueira Da Foz, some... more info

ARC Flies at the Southampton Boat Show

Test sails are being organised by ISTEC UK distributor SeaTeach, and as the photo shows, the boat and sail revelled in the reaching conditions.... more info