Find out from ARC met-man Chris Tibbs why November is a good time to sail across the Atlantic.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QD6MGWVj4fo

World Cruising Club will fit Iridium tracking units to the entire ARC fleet this year. The previous once daily position reporting will be replaced by automatic reports at a 6 hourly interval. This greatly enhances the experience for family and friends following the yachts who get a better feel for the real progress of the yachts racing across the Atlantic.

Gran Canaria first became popular as a tourist destination in the mid-19th Century when it was established as a free port, with tax exemptions and facilities for free trade. Thus Gran Canaria gained popularity in European circles as a place of rest for tourists and the infirm, encouraged by its year-round “Spring” climate. Shipping companies soon took advantage of this popularity by installing passenger accommodation in their ships and building the first hotels on the Island.

Much has changed since then, so why not take a longer look at Gran Canaria and its capital - Las Palmas?