ARC 2024 Itinerary
Date | Details for ARC Gran Canaria - Saint Lucia Direct |
11 Nov | ARC Office opens in Las Palmas |
17 Nov | Last date for boat arrivals in Las Palmas |
24 Nov | Start day! 12:30 Multihulls 12:45 Racing Divisions 13:00 Cruising Divisions |
11-16 Dec | Majority of ARC boats arrive in Rodney Bay |
20 Dec | ARC finish line closes |
21 Dec | Prize giving ceremony |
Future Start Dates:
2025 23 November (start from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria)
20 December (prize giving in Saint Lucia)
2026 22 November (start, TBC)
19 December (prize giving, TBC)
Saint Lucia and Beyond
There is so much to do on Saint Lucia that many yachts stay on the Island for Christmas, enjoying the warm Saint Lucian hospitality and beautiful island (and the rum punches...). many ARC boats continue their Caribbean cruising in small groups, often meeting other ARC friends in Caribbean anchorages.
Every boat is welcomed to Rodney Bay Marina with rum punches, fresh fruit and chilled beer. No matter what time of day or night, the welcome party will be ready for you!
Sample ARC Activities in Saint Lucia
- Saint Lucia Tourism Authority welcome party
- Live music at the Boardwalk
- Tree planting excursion
- Marina manager's cocktail party
- ARC lectures - Caribbean cruising
- ARC prize giving ceremony