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World Cruising Club Statement - Hurricane Beryl. 04/07/2024

The Islands and people of Grenada and the Grenadines are close to the hearts of many of our Rally participants as well as the World Cruising Club team. Our thoughts are with them all at this challenging time.Looking to the future our plans for ARC+ 2024 remain unchanged. Grenada, and Port Louis Marina reported minimal damage to boats and marina facilities and they look forward to welcoming the fleet in December.Tourism is vital to the Islands economy, and as such it is important that we continue to support this to aid the Islands recovery.For all those that wish to make a donation to support the relief efforts, please consider the gofund.me appeal set up by the Marine & Yachting Association of Grenada (MAYAG). We work closely with the MAYAG to deliver ARC+ and know their response... Click here for more info..

Hurricane Beryl - Grenada Government Priority List of Relief Items. 03/07/2024

The Islands and people of Grenada and the Grenadines are close to the hearts of many of our Rally participants as well as the World Cruising... Click here for more info..

SailClear introduces an annual subscription fee of US$25. 22/04/2024

SailClear is the service for yachts cruising the Caribbean which allows them to submit their Customs declarations electronically prior to... Click here for more info..

Saint Lucia Rendezvous. 31/01/2024

If you're in the Caribbean on 14 April, come and join our Saint Lucia Rendezvous!ARC and World ARC past participants, potential ralliers and... Click here for more info..

You’re unique: Celebrating the Achievements of ARC 2023. 19/12/2023

The 38th edition of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers culminated on Saturday evening with an awards ceremony in Saint Lucia that celebrated... 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..

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..

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..

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..

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..

Entries now open for ARC+ and ARC 2024. 29/08/2023

Entries are open - Sail with the ARC in 2024. Join the fun in Las Palmas, the camaraderie of the ocean crossing and the excitement of... Click here for more info..

ARC 2022 Prizegiving. 18/12/2022

In an emotional evening focusing on the achievements of the crews taking part in the 37 edition of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC),... Click here for more info..

The last boats close on Saint Lucia. 13/12/2022

The docks at the IGY Rodney Bay Marina are now full with ARC boats, as the 2022 fleet pulls into town. By the morning of 14th December there... Click here for more info..

An emotional day on the dockside as more boats arrive. 08/12/2022

“ARC Finish Line…ARC Finish Line… this is yacht Take Off at 2 miles” is the call as the VHF radio crackles into life. For ARC boats arriving... Click here for more info..

Whistle Down the Wind. 05/12/2022

It started with a blast, perhaps too much for some boats as the full force of the Atlantic trade winds blew the fleet swiftly southwards... Click here for more info..

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