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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 2024 Itinerary

DateDetails for ARC Gran Canaria - Saint Lucia Direct
11 NovARC Office opens in Las Palmas
17 NovLast date for boat arrivals in Las Palmas
24 NovStart day!
12:30 Multihulls
12:45 Racing Divisions
13:00 Cruising Divisions
11-16 DecMajority of ARC boats arrive in Rodney Bay
20 DecARC finish line closes
21 DecPrize giving ceremony

Future Start Dates:

2025      23 November (start from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria)

        20 December (prize giving in Saint Lucia)

 

2026     22 November (start, TBC)

       19 December (prize giving, TBC)

 


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
  • Saint Lucia Tourism Authority welcome party
  • Live music at the Boardwalk
  • Tree planting excursion
  • Marina manager's cocktail party
  • ARC lectures - Caribbean cruising
  • ARC prize giving ceremony


Start: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

  • Home of the ARC since 1986
  • Vibrant and exciting city
  • Good facilities for visiting yachts

www.grancanaria.com

 

www.lpavisit.com/en

Finish:  Saint Lucia

  • Major tourist destination
  • Excellent flight connections
  • Beautiful and diverse scenery

www.stlucia.org/atlantic-rally-for-cruisers/


IGY Rodney Bay Marina

  • Destination for the ARC
  • Full service marina
  • Close to beaches and hotels

www.igymarinas.com