This year is a significant milestone for the famous Atlantic Rally for Cruisers, as the 25th edition of the ARC will set off from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia this November. To help celebrate the occasion, event organisers World Cruising Club are keep to hear from some of those who took part in the historic first rally in 1986, especially from any ARC’86 children.

Interest in the 25th edition of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) has been ‘astonishing’ say the event organisers, Cowes based World Cruising Club. The popular transatlantic cruising rally has already achieved full capacity, almost three months ahead of previous years.

Commenting on the popularity of the 25th ARC, Managing Director of World Cruising Club, Andrew Bishop, said: “In its 25 year history, the ARC has become the “must-do” event on the cruising calendar, however interest in the ARC 2010 has been truly astonishing and we have had to start a waiting list already".

Since its inception in 1986 thousands of cruising enthusiasts have enjoyed crossing the Atlantic with the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC). This year, the 25th edition of the ARC is no exception, with entries racing ahead of previous years. Already, with 9 months before the start of ARC 2010, organisers World Cruising Club have 150 confirmed entries. Due to space restrictions in Las Palmas marina at the start of the rally, ARC 2010 currently has an upper limit of 215 yachts, which is likely to be reached in April.

World Cruising Club, the cruising rally specialists best known for the popular transatlantic sailing event the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC), has now opened its entry lists for a host of 2010 events including ARC Europe, Rally Portugal and the ARC. Interest is already high and all events are expected to fill up quickly.

In a significant new development for 2010, yachts in all World Cruising Club offshore rallies from June 2010 will carry satellite tracking units, capable of automatically reporting the yachts’ positions, anywhere in the world.

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