Rally Portugal 2008 office doors were opened this morning Thursday 29^th May at Mayflower Marina, Plymouth. With 10 of the 15 participating yachts already safely alongside A-dock and 9 of those yachts now checked in with World Cruising, this years Rally Portugal has kicked off with a smooth and swift start.

Rally Portugal is a favourite for aspiring offshore cruising enthusiasts looking for a bit of adventure, but with safety in numbers.

With its emphasis on providing safety, fun and companionship between yachts and their crews to help make the offshore passage even more enjoyable, the entry list (which is still open) for this year’s Rally Portugal, is so far dominated by an adventurous contingent of happily retired Brits.

First Entries Received
The entry list is open and the first yacht has been signed up for the 13th edition of World Cruising Club’s Rally Portugal, sponsored by Marina de Lagos, the premier marina on the Algarve.

Rally Portugal 2008 starts on 1st June in Plymouth, England and finishes on 24th June in Lagos, Portugal. In between, the fleet will sail to Bayona and then onto Lagos via Povoa de Varzim, Figueira da Foz, Peniche, Oeiras and Sines.