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Celebrations in Grenada as ARC+ draws to close. 08/12/2023

Bringing to a close the 11th edition of World Cruising Club’s ARC+ cruising rally, over 400 participants, from a record breaking 95 boats and 24 different nationalities, celebrated their transatlantic achievement at a spectacular prizegiving ceremony held at Prickly Bay Marina, Grenada. Joined by Hon. Minister, Lennox Andrews, Minister for Economic Development, Planning, Tourism and Creative, Paul Tetlow, Managing Director of World Cruising Club opened proceedings by thanking Grenada on behalf of the World Cruising Club and participants: “The reception we have received here in Grenada has been second to none, and we already have fond feelings for our landfall island in the Caribbean.” 2023 marks the 3rd year ARC+ has finished in Grenada. Paul continued, “I would also like to thank those... Click here for more info..

Smooth Sailing and Island Adventures: ARC Plus Fleet Safely Docks in Grenada . 07/12/2023

After 2300 nautical miles the ARC+ fleet have now safely arrived in Port Louis Marina, Grenada. Thomas Christoffel and crew aboard Paikea... Click here for more info..

ARC+ Update - Kids Fun Day – Doublehanders - Buzz the social media favourite arrives!. 05/12/2023

ARC+ Update Tuesday 5 DecemberKids Fun Day – Doublehanders - Buzz the social media favourite arrives!Since sunset on Monday, 4 December,... Click here for more info..

First Finishers in ARC 2023. 02/12/2023

A lucky thirteen years after claiming line honours in ARC 2010, Marco Rodolfi is again first to the finish, this time in 12 days 13 hours 54... Click here for more info..

Welcome to Grenada! Mongoose is the first multihull. 29/11/2023

Chris and Erica Murray’s Marsaudon ORC50, launched in July 2023, crossed the finish line off Quarantine Point, Grenada, on Wednesday 29... Click here for more info..

Nessun Dorma takes line honours in ARC+ 2023. 29/11/2023

Inspired by his motto, ‘Never sleep. Life is too short. Push to the limit’, Andrea Neri and the all-Italian crew on Nessun Dorma (ITA)... Click here for more info..

The Right Side of Halfway. 26/11/2023

The leading boats in the ARC+ fleet are within days of the finish line in Grenada. If the wind holds, ten boats should be crossing the line... Click here for more info..

250 ARC Boats Crossing the Atlantic. 25/11/2023

One week after the departure of ARC 2023 from Las Palmas and 9 days after ARC+ left Cape Verde, there are 250 yachts cross the Atlantic with... Click here for more info..

ARC At Sea - Fleet Update - Day 4 . 22/11/2023

The fleet are settling well into life at sea. Those boats who opted for the more northerly route along the rhumb line are experiencing... Click here for more info..

ARC+ Leg 2 At Sea Fleet Update - Day 6 . 22/11/2023

Those boats who opted for a southerly route are enjoying more consistent breeze than those choosing a more direct course, the forecast is... Click here for more info..

How exciting calm winds can be!. 20/11/2023

For the ARC fleet heading to Saint Lucia yesterday, as the boats crossed the line off Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, there was plenty of... Click here for more info..

White Sail Start for ARC 2023. 19/11/2023

A light southerly breeze and bright sunshine accompanied the 156 yachts in the 38th Atlantic Rally for Cruisers as they departed Gran... Click here for more info..

Elliot excited to welcome Ted onboard!. 19/11/2023

Every year, Sailor Ted chooses one special crew member to join for the ARC crossing to St Lucia. This year, he will be joining Elliot (aged... Click here for more info..

The final countdown…. 18/11/2023

With less than 24 hours to the start of ARC 2023, the docks are buzzing with activity ahead of the fleet’s 2700NM Atlantic Crossing to Saint... Click here for more info..

A spectacle of colour sets off to Grenada. 17/11/2023

92 boats in the ARC+ fleet left Mindelo today in a spectacle of colour with gennakers and code zeros flying in the light breeze as the boats... Click here for more info..

ARC 2023 is officially open!. 12/11/2023

Sunday’s opening ceremony for ARC 2023 drew the usual happy crowds of ARC participants, cruisers and locals for the traditional flag parade... Click here for more info..

ARC 2023 Foresta Visit . 11/11/2023

On Friday 10th November, 53 ARC participants travelled to the Parque Rural de Dormas. Ascending into the mountains in support of the Foresta... Click here for more info..

Lighter Winds Lead to Landfall. 11/11/2023

Over 60 boats are now docked at Marina Mindelo, with another 26 or so expected today, Saturday. The last eight boats are likely to make... Click here for more info..

Rock n Roll with Flying Fish. 10/11/2023

As we write, twelve boats are now in Marina Mindelo enjoying life with less rock n roll than the past five days. 27 more are expected to... Click here for more info..

Las Palmas Marina - a hive of activity with ARC preparations in full swing. 10/11/2023

So far, 122 of the ARC fleet have arrived here in Las Palmas. Over the next couple of days, we are looking forward to welcoming the final 30... Click here for more info..

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