ARC Route and Itinerary

Atlantic Rally for Cruisers - Set sail from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to the Caribbean
Every November since 1986 the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers has set sail from Las Palmas, bound westward across the Atlantic to the Caribbean. Bringing together yachts from all over the world, the fleet gather in Las Palmas Marina in the heart of the port city.

ARC is the only World Cruising Club rally with an IRC racing division. Read the 2025 Notice of Race here.

ARC 2025 Itinerary

Date	Details for ARC Gran Canaria - Saint Lucia Direct
10 Nov	ARC Office opens in Las Palmas
16 Nov	Last date for boat arrivals in Las Palmas
23 Nov	Start day! 12:30 Multihulls 12:45 Racing Divisions 13:00 Cruising Divisions
10-15 Dec	Majority of ARC boats arrive in Rodney Bay
19 Dec	ARC finish line closes
20 Dec	Prize giving ceremony

Future Start Dates:

2026 22 November- start from Las Palmas

19 December - prize giving

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