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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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02/12/2024

Ingrid - Dag 7 - fortsättning - 1 december

Efter morgonens mysiga adventsfrukost så förberedde vi oss för skiftbyte och ändring av tidszon.Ikväll kl 20 startade vårt skiftbyte och såhär jobbar vi 6 dagar framåt:Team 1 (Herman, Britt, KG och Jörgen):00-04 och 12-16Team 2 (David, Anki, Cicci read more...

01/12/2024

Ingrid - Dag 7 - Första Advent - 1 december

Vi alla önskar er en fin första Advent!Vår morgon började med ”All I Want For Christmas” på högsta volym.Risgrynsgröt och pepparkakor stod på frukostbänken. Alexandras mamma hade skickat med en röd miniadventsljusstqke som stod på bänken och vi read more...

01/12/2024

Cleone - CLEONE ARC 2024 SITREP 7

 Distance MadeGood? For Cleone, every mile along the Great Circle Route is a full mile closerto Rodney Bay. And why don't we miss the Internet?Multihullers andRacing Types, particularly the multihullers and those who own yachts withswept-back read more...

01/12/2024

Hummingbird - hummingbird blog 1st of december

Hummingbird Blog 1 Dec 2024Happy December!The wind fairies continue to arrive and Doc is now tagged with the handle ofDouble Digit Doc as we hit 11 kts under his helming last night. The wind hasdropped off slightly in the morning and is expected to read more...

01/12/2024

Cara of the South - Day 7

20:31.42N 24:29.87WMidday Position Day 7 Saturday 30th NovemberOur boat is haunted. Lets start with a very unusual and mysterious tale. This happened a couple of nights ago. With our watch system I go to bed from 21:00 til midnight when I then read more...


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TESTIMONIALS
“The ARC made such a difference to our sailing experience as a family. We met wonderful friends and the staff of yellow shirts went beyond the call of duty time and again.”
Lucy Van Hove, S/Y La Cigale
I have to admit that I was a little cynical and wary about whether I wanted to be organised into a rally environment before signing up but I am now a convert – and indeed should anyone enquire I will be an advocate for both this event and your organisation

The level of support was just pitched perfectly and the quiet way that the team organised both us and the overall group was superbly efficient but without fuss and over complication. The camaraderie of the participants was fantastic and added a rich element to our first transatlantic experience.


Chris & Kate Russell, Associate3






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