Only a few days into the new year, and already 135 boats are entered in ARC2012.  The smallest boat so far is Wolfgang Vandrey's Contest 28 Quetzal (GER), and the largest is Italian Swan 80 Berenice, line honours winner in ARC2010.  There are already 17 catamarans registered - will we beat 2011's record of 30 catamarans?

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The photo shows the crew of Wight Knight of New York in ARC2011.

Some thirteen boats in this year's ARC completed the rally double-handed, no small feat over a 2,800 mile stretch of ocean. "It was our Mt. Everest," said Birgit of 'African Affair.' Read on to see how they and a few other double-handers faired.

Photo of Karl, courtesy 'African Affair.' Note the appropriate slogan on the coffee cup - "Keep Calm and Carry On."