Our Rallies

ARC

ARC is the original ocean cruising rally, sailing from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Rodney Bay in Saint Lucia every November.

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ARC+

ARC+ departs every November from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, calling at Cape Verde before crossing the Atlantic to Grenada.

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World ARC

World ARC is a 15-month, 26,000NM circumnavigation starting each January in Saint Lucia, with half-rally options to or from Australia.

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ARC Europe

ARC Europe sails west-to-east from the Caribbean and US via Bermuda and the Azores, finishing in Lagos, Portugal.

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ARC Baltic

ARC Baltic covers 1,000NM across five countries in a month, starting in Kiel in July and visiting Denmark, Sweden, Estonia and Finland.

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ARC Portugal

ARC Portugal cruises across the Bay of Biscay from the UK, then day-sails down the Iberian coast to conclude in Lagos, Portugal.

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The numbers behind the adventures

routes

6

Rallies held every year

Destinations

54

Unforgettable stopovers

Fleet

450

Yachts joining our global rallies

Crew

1,600

Sailors taking part

Why Choose a World Cruising Club Rally?

Ocean adventures, global friendships, and expert support across the world’s great sailing routes

World Cruising Club is a global leader in bluewater sailing adventures, bringing together over 450 yachts and 1,600 sailors from 45 countries each year for unforgettable ocean passages and offshore cruising rallies.

We’ve been organising cruising rallies since the first ARC set sail in 1986, and our events are built on one simple principle: safe and sociable sailing. With decades of experience and the highest safety standards in offshore rally organisation, we provide the reassurance of safety in numbers. Our routes are sailed every year, giving our team up-to-date, first-hand knowledge of every destination and the best local insight for our participants.

When you join a rally, we take care of the details so you can focus on the adventure. From entry formalities and dockage arrangements to shore events and parties, plus 24/7 at-sea professional support, we’re with you every step of the way so you can concentrate on making memories.

Even before you set sail, we support your preparations with a comprehensive rally handbook and regular monthly update emails, helping you stay on track and fully prepared for the voyage ahead.

From once-in-a-lifetime circumnavigations to island-hopping explorations, our rallies offer something for every level of ocean sailor with a spirit of adventure.

More than just sailing, we create a vibrant community at sea and ashore. Our experienced rally team ensures every moment is enjoyable, supportive, and sociable - because a World Cruising Club Rally is about the whole experience, not just the passage.

What do our participants think?

The Wennberg family and crew arriving in Grenada after sailing round the world

The camaraderie of the fleet and the 24-hour support is what the ARC is all about.

Louise Wennberg, Take Off (SWE)

Ros and Howard Cheetham at the start of World ARC 2018 in Saint Lucia

World Cruising Club takes the aggravation out of a circumnavigation.

Ros & Howard Cheetham, Misto (USA)

The crew of yacht Lema celebrate arriving in Horta, Azores

The rally will always be one of the highlights of our sailing memories.

Diane Mailloux, Lema (USA)

Paul Wade and the crew of Blonde Moment celebrate arriving in the Azores

It’s comforting to have the same familiar faces to greet you in every port, and to know that everyone truly cares about the safe passage and arrival. This is what it’s all about.

Paul Wade, Blonde Moment (GBR)

The friendships formed is one of the highlights of the rally.

Jill Hummel, Che Figata (USA)

Shoreside Events

Sailing across an ocean takes planning and preparation. One of the best ways of discovering what it's really like and gaining insight into everything from equipment choices to weather is to join one of our shoreside events.

Whether you're signed up for a rally or dreaming of the future, everyone is welcome at our shoreside events. Taking place in the UK, North America and Europe, plus online webinars, the shoreside events are mainly free.

Bluewater Days: Mix of ARC-ready boats, presentations and marine companies.
Seminars: Presentations themed around a specific rally with a panel of experienced skippers.
Ocean Sailing Weekend: Two days of in-depth seminars from experienced cruisers and marine experts.
Webinars: Online presentations and conversations on bluewater sailing topics.
Rendezvous: Social events that bring together past participants and future rally sailors.

Rally Preparations

Sailing over the horizon requires preparation. Getting the boat ready, perhaps buying new sails or specialist equipment like a watermaker or hydrogenerator. Ensuring the crew are mentally and physically ready (and have their passport and any visas). Making sure you have enough food, water and fuel. Planning the route and considering all the ‘what ifs’.

When you start to think about it, the details of ocean sailing can seem quite daunting. We’ll help you through the process with our comprehensive rally handbook and useful monthly rally update emails to keep you on track.

Rally News

Catamaran Nargana comes alonside the harbour wall in Horta during ARC Europe 2025

Rallies

01 Jun 2025

First Arrivals in Horta

The first ARC Europe 2025 boats are arriving in Horta on Faial island, located on the western side of the Azores archipelago.

The World ARC yachts at anchor in the dramatic bay at Hiva Oa with mountains in the background

Rallies, World ARC 2025

29 Mar 2025

Marquesas Landfall and the Magic of Hiva Oa

After 3000NM of sailing from Santa Cruz, Galapagos, the World ARC 2025-26 boats are arriving in Hiva Oa in the Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia, ready to explore the rich culture and dazzling scenery.