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Atlantic Rally for Cruisers - Set sail from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to the Caribbean

Every November since 1986 the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers has set sail from Las Palmas, bound westward across the Atlantic to the Caribbean. Bringing together yachts from all over the world, the fleet gather in Las Palmas Marina in the heart of the city.



Route Choices for ARC Sailors

ARC sailors have a choice of routes for 2024:

Sailing via the Cape Verdes:
ARC+ will depart Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on Sunday 10 November 2024, sailing to Mindelo, Sao Vincente, Cape Verde for a 4 to 6 day stopover before the restart to Camper and Nicholsons Port Louis Marina, Grenada on 22 November. A maximum of 100 yachts sail with the ARC+ route. Click here for full dates and route information

Sailing directly to Saint Lucia:
The ARC fleet of approximately 150 boats will start their Atlantic adventure on Sunday 24 November 2024 sailing directly to Saint Lucia, spending 18-21 days at sea on the classic trade wind route. The ARC offers a two week pre-departure programme, fun competition for cruising sailors, or competitive racing, and a spectacular welcome in Rodney Bay. Click here for full dates and route information



Start: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

  • Home of the ARC since 1986
  • Vibrant and exciting city
  • Good facilities for visiting yachts

www.grancanaria.com

 

www.lpavisit.com/en

Finish:  Saint Lucia

  • Major tourist destination
  • Excellent flight connections
  • Beautiful and diverse scenery

www.stlucia.org

IGY Rodney Bay Marina

  • Destination for the ARC
  • Full service marina
  • Close to beaches and hotels

www.igymarinas.com

 

Finish:  Grenada

  • Major yachting destination
  • Beautiful and diverse scenery
  • Good international flight connections


Camper and Nicholsons Port Louis Marina

  • Recently refurbished 227 berth marina
  • South of the Hurricane Belt
  • Close to beaches and hotels
www.cnmarinas.com