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2024

 

 

 

10 Nov

ARC Plus 2024

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

ARC Plus takes sailors across the Atlantic from Gran Canaria to the Caribbean via the Cape Verde archipelago.

24 Nov

ARC 2024

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

The ARC is a ‘must do’ for many sailors, and attracts over 200 boats and 1200 people every year to sail 2700 NM across the Atlantic from Gran Canaria to Saint Lucia

 2025   
11 JanWorld ARC 2025-26 Saint Lucia The 2025-26 edition of the circumnavigation rally starts in Saint Lucia, heading first to Colombia and Panama, before crossing the Pacific to Australia.
18-26 Janboot DüsseldorfDüsseldorf, GermanyMeet the team and talk to us about your bluewater cruising dreams 
8 FebAtlantic Circuit WebinarOnline 11am USA ET/16:00 UTC/17:00 CETSailing from the US east coast or northern Caribbean to Europe. Includes route, weather and details of the ARC Europe and ARC rallies.
15 Feb World ARC Webinar Online 11am USA ET/16:00 UTC/17:00 CET The route and requirements for a cicumnavigation, with detail of the World ARC itinerary. 
22-23 MarOcean Sailing WeekendGuildford, UK

An intensive weekend of expert presentations and break out sessions covering the key topics for anyone considering ocean sailing - boat equipment, safety, health, provisioning, communications and more. 

The format of the weekend has been refreshed from previous events with a more interactive format.

28-30 Mar Langtur CampOslo, Norway World Cruising and KNS join forces for a weekend of bluewater seminars, networking and practical advice for ocean sailors. Everyone welcome, discounts for KNS members. Dronningen
5 April Contest Yachts Open HouseMedemblik, NetherlandsWe'll be taking part at Contest Yachts Open House - delivering 5 presentations on cruising topics. See how Contest Yachts are built! 
20 Apr Caribbean Rendezvous Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia All present, past and future ralliers welcome to a relxed evening in Rodney Bay Marina to catch-up with old friends and make new acquaintances. 
3 May Bluewater DayAnnapolis, MDJoin us for a day of knowledge sharing, ideal for anyone interested in ocean sailing. Presentations on important topics, bluewater-ready boats to view and marine experts to talk with.
10 May ARC Europe Sint Maarten & Solomons MD Cross the Atlantic west to east to Europe. Starting from either Solomons MD or Sint Maarten, boats head first to Bermuda before crossing to the Azores and then on to mainland Europe. 
17 May Bluewater DayLymington, UK Join us for a day of knowledge sharing, ideal for anyone interested in ocean sailing. Presentations on important topics, bluewater-ready boats to view and marine experts to talk with. 
22 May ARC Portugal 2025 Plymouth, UK Sail south to Lagos in Portugal with this social sightseeing rally. Cross the Bay of Biscay in company before day sailing the coast of Atlantic Spain and Portugal.
14 JunBluewater Day Bullando, Sweden Join us for a day of knowledge sharing, ideal for anyone interested in ocean sailing. Presentations on important topics, bluewater-ready boats to view and marine experts to talk with. 
20 Sep  Cruisers' Question Time Southampton, UK Interested in sailing across the oceans or joining the ARC rally? The Question Time covers all aspects of bluewater sailing with input and advice from experienced skippers and marine experts.
21 Sep World ARC Seminar & Skipper PanelSouthampton, UKCovering the World ARC circumnavigation route and the preparations needed for boats and crews, with input from experienced sailors.
27 SepARC Portugal Seminar & Skipper Panel Southampton, UKSail south from northern Europe to Spain, Portugal, the Mediterranean or on to Madeira and the Canary Islands, with input from experienced sailors. 
9-13 Oct Annapolis Sailboat Show Annapolis, MD Stop by and talk to the team about sailing to Europe or back from Europe or even circumnavigating. Booth number to be confirmed.
10 Oct World ARC Seminar & Skipper Panel Annapolis, MDCovering the World ARC circumnavigation route and the preparations needed for boats and crews, with input from experienced sailors. 
11 Oct Atlantic Circuit Seminar & Skipper PanelAnnapolis MD Sailing to Europe via Bermuda and the Azores for a season or more in the Mediterranean or Northern Europe, then returning on the classic ARC route from the Canary Islands to the Carribbean. 
9 Nov ARC+ 2025 Las PalmasARC Plus takes sailors across the Atlantic from Gran Canaria to the Caribbean via the Cape Verde archipelago.
23 Nov ARC 2025 Las PalmasThe 40th edition of the original ocean crossing rally 1986-2025. Sailing from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria direct to Saint Lucia.
2026    
10 Jan World ARC 2026-27  The 2026-27 edition of the circumnavigation rally starts in Saint Lucia, heading first to Colombia and Panama, before crossing the Pacific to Australia. 
Nanny Cay, BVI, or Portsmouth, VA
ARC Portugal 2017 
ARC Portugal 2017 
ARC Channel Island Seminar 
Boot Düsseldorf 
Boot Düsseldorf 
World ARC 2020-21
World ARC 2020-21