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Pharmacies in Las Palmas

Pharmacies in Las Palmas

The pharmacies in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria have many years of experience suppling skippers with the medical equipment and medications they may... more info


Planting trees in the 'ARC Forest'

Planting trees in the 'ARC Forest'

On Friday, 28 crew from the ARC 2024 fleet took part in the Foresta tree planting project. The Foresta Foundation is a local charity organisation... more info


Provisioning in Las Palmas

Provisioning in Las Palmas

Food on a boat, particularly on a long voyage is more important than simply fuel. Mealtimes are an opportunity for different watches to meet and for... more info



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Welcome to the World Cruising Club


Your adventure starts here! 

World Cruising Club is the world's leading sailing rally specialist, with distinct rallies taking place every year - ARC, ARC Plus, World ARC, ARC Europe and ARC Portugal. From round-the-world adventures and ocean crossings, to social cruising and island hopping, there is something for everyone.

World Cruising Club was born with the very first ARC in 1986, the first-ever ocean crossing rally. We now help more than 450 boats and 1200 people to achieve their sailing dreams every year.  Some of our rallies are big on fun and big on people, others are more intimate. Whatever their size, our rallies all adhere to the original ethos of safe and social cruising.

Our rally teams are all keen to ensure that everyone has a great time ashore and afloat; we know that rallies are more than simply sailing.

Join us, your adventure starts here!
Your adventure starts here!

World Cruising Club, organiser of the ARC and Caribbean 1500 - is the world's leading sailing rally specialist, with nine distinct rallies taking place every year. From round-the-world adventures and ocean crossings, to social cruising and island hopping.


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World Cruising Club Events

World ARC - Circumnavigation Adventure

Start in Saint Lucia or Australia and sail round the world

ARC Plus - Atlantic Rally for Cruisers + Cape Verde

Cross the Atlantic from Gran Canaria to the Grenada via Cape Verde

ARC - Atlantic Rally for Cruisers

Cross the Atlantic from Gran Canaria to Saint Lucia

ARC Europe - Atlantic Crossing West to East

Caribbean or USA to Portugal via Bermuda and the Azores

ARC Portugal - Bay of Biscay South

Cross Biscay to Bayona, then daysail south to Marina de Lagos



World Cruising Club Seminars

Ocean Sailing Weekend 2025 UK...More
Contest Yachts Open House - NLD...More
Bluewater Open Day - UK...More
Bluewater Cruisers' Question Time - UK...More
Training Courses for Bluewater Cruisers...More

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WORLD CRUISING EVENTS
Looking for the ultimate adventure?

Looking for the ultimate adventure?

Join us and a varied fleet of yachts from all over the world for the adventure of a lifetime and sail the world’s oceans with World ARC.... more info



LATEST NEWS HEADLINES

ARC Opens with the Flags of 35 Nations. 17/11/2024

The official opening ceremony for the 39th edition of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers took place today in Las Palmas marina.Several hundred people,... more info


Blue skies at the start of the 2024 ARC Season. 10/11/2024

The 2024 ARC Atlantic sailing season is underway! 94 yachts in the ARC+ fleet departed Las Palmas de Gran Canaria today on the 850NM voyage south to... more info


Fun Under the Sea at the Costume Party. 08/11/2024

The traditional ARC+ costume party was full of sharks, lobsters, mermaids, pirates and jellyfishliving the theme of 'under the sea'.Dressing up in a... more info


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Ocean Safety - Pyrotechnics: A Complete Guide

Ocean Safety - Pyrotechnics: A Complete Guide

Flares are an essential part of the safety equipment to be carried on board all rally yachts and our official safety partner, Ocean Safety Ltd have... more info