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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.

The ARC is for everyone; families with children, tough racers, cruising couples, big boats and modest boats. Crossing the Atlantic together, but having their own adventures. More than just a boat race, the ARC is about friendships made ashore in the two weeks of pre-departure activities continued over the radio net at sea. It’s about arriving in Saint Lucia to be met on the dock with a rum punch and a chilled beer, knowing you have achieved something fantastic - crossing an ocean on a small sailboat.

“I would like to take the opportunity to thank you and your team for a great event, and most probably one of the best experiences of my life” Max Klink, yacht Caro (GER)


RALLY NEWS

Karolina Viking - rescue at sea.
04/12/2024

Cinderella to the rescueCongratulations to the great seamanship of Gerald Smith and his crew on the Jongert 20DS Cinderella di Sanremo, who rescued the crew of the Leopard 45 catamaran Karolina Viking when it started sinking on Monday.Johan and Hana Skold's catamaran began taking on water late on Sunday leading to a Mayday call at 03:00 UTC on Monday morning.Karolina's crew beleived they could... Click here for more info..

ARC Fleet Update - Week 2.
04/12/2024

The fleet continue to make their way west to Saint Lucia with the Southern Wind 105GT No Rush less than 600 miles out and expected to cross the finish line in Rodney Bay in the early evening on the 6 December.For some, its that time in the crossing where the best way to use up ripe bananas becomes a priority, with various banana bread and pancake recipes being tested. Thanksgiving and St Andrews... Click here for more info..

Statement: Ocean Breeze on 3 December.
03/12/2024

Ocean Breeze Statement on Tuesday 3 DecemberIt is with great sadness that World Cruising Club confirms that a 33-year-old sailor was lost overboard from yacht Ocean Breeze on Monday 2 December at 02:27 UTC. Next of kin have been informed and the other 14 crew onboard the yacht are safe.The search was coordinated by MRCC Norfolk USA and involved Ocean Breeze, ARC yacht Leaps & Bounds 2 and... Click here for more info..
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05/12/2024

Hummingbird - blog 5 December

Hummingbird blog5 DecemberIt's Friday 5thof December and Hummingbird is firing on all cylinders. Squalls and accompanyingheavy winds and rain also gives us a speed of between 8-10kts and a veering windangle that put us right back on track after a read more...

04/12/2024

Ingrid - Dag 10 - Halvvägs - 4 december

Hej på er!Idag är det en stor dag!!!Klockan 17.15 passerade vi halvvägs. Vi var alla omåttligt stolta och det firades med Susanne Reuters Atlantenkaka och alkoholfritt bara bubbel och öl.Tävlingsmässigt ligger vi nu på 80:e plats och vi har read more...

04/12/2024

Bluejay - Blog 04/12/24

Wednesday 4th DecemberWe had the 2200-0100 watch, which flew by literally. We had big following seas and a good breeze which meant that we could surf the swells which was a fantastic experience. One crew member on their watch clocked 16 knots read more...

04/12/2024

Hummingbird - blog 4 december 2024

Hummingbird blog 04 12Life is going well on the good ship Hummingbird.Yesterday's 24 hour run was 202nM and we are on course to beat that again.Today is Charles (Chip) birthday, reaching the magical number of 60 and thereby surpassing the age his read more...

04/12/2024

Musketeer of Cowes - Musketeer blog

4th December Squall monitoring on night watch tonight… radar picks up cloud and the squally ones appear as darker and larger red blobs!! Reducing the amount of sail and being ready for the shifting winds makes for a more comfortable ride as the read more...


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TESTIMONIALS

On behalf of myself and my four crew I would like to thank you and all your team for making our time with ARC 2016 a mighty and most enjoyable experience. From the moment we arrived in Las Palmas till departure from Rodney Bay we were looked after so well by your team. All our problems/queries were dealt with in a most competent and satisfactory manner. It was a first class experience for all of us. I had always said that I would only do a trans Atlantic once however this has changed and I will hopefully do it again with ARC!


Nick Musgrave - SY Jasmine (IRL)
"Not enough words to express our gratitude. The camaraderie of the whole ARC fleet and the ARC rally control's 24hr engagement is what the ARC is all about. There is only one way to cross the Atlantic sailing, it's with the ARC!"
Louise Wennberg, S/Y Take Off






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