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Top Tips for preparing for International Clearance

The process for recreational craft and their crew arriving in a international port is often more complex than international air travel, so... more info

Safety on World Cruising Club Rallies

"Safety is our highest priority"Paul Tetlow, World Cruising Club Managing Director talks about the importance of safety on our rallies, our safety... more info

Yellow Shirt Fergus' Top Fishing Tips for Fishing on Ocean Passages

SAFETY FIRSTAlways wear lifejackets and clip on when retrieving a fishAlways wear gloves (cut proof ideally) when handling the line as well as when... 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.

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

Annapolis Sailboat Show ...More

World ARC Presentation - USA ...More

Sailing an Atlantic Circuit - USA ...More

Ocean Sailing Weekend 2025 UK ...More

Bluewater Open Day - UK ...More

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WORLD CRUISING EVENTS

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

The Idyllic Waters of Cocos Keeling . 07/10/2024

Following a 3 to 4-day sail from Christmas Island the fleet arrived at a very different set of islands, Cocos Keeling. Being an atoll that encircles... more info

Memorable Gifts from Christmas Island . 30/09/2024

Within an area of just 52 square miles (135 square km) and shaped like a terrier dog, Christmas Island has provided the fleet with many... more info

The Indonesian Island of Lombok. 21/09/2024

With beaming smiles and an attitude of ‘nothing is too much trouble’, the fleet have been warmly welcomed throughout their stay in Lombok. The route... more info

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