The boot Düsseldorf 2014 Show was the first time that World Cruising Club was present with their own stand. During the Show, over 200 sailors had the chance to speak with experts about their plans for offshore sailing and to get some very helpful advice about taking part in the ARC. Wilhelm and Astrid, two very experienced cruising sailors who joined the first World Cruising round the world rally in 1991/2, gave every visitor to the stand a very warm welcome, and were happy to share their knowledge over a glass of Wilhelm’s very own home produced Rheinwein.
World Cruising Club is the world’s most popular sailing rally specialist, with 7 different rallies. In more than over 29 years’ experience of successful sailing events and more than 5,000 participating boats, the stand was visited by many previous rally participants as well as future ralliers seeking advice and helpful information.
Amongst the visitors was Per Sjobohm from Sweden, who will be sailing with ARC Baltic in July for the first time. Per commented “It was so nice to meet the team after talking on the phone with you. I really feel more comfortable and ready for the rally now!”.
The new ARC Baltic rally takes place over six weeks sailing and nearly 1600 NM through the Baltic Sea. Cruisers will to discover 6 countries along the route including the Estonia capital Tallin, the former Russian Imperial St. Petersburg, the Finnish capital Helsinki, the Swedish capital Stockholm and the Danish capital Copenhagen. The route includes some of the most beautiful and interesting sights in the Baltic.
Information about all World Cruising Club rallies is published on the website.http://www.worldcruising.com/