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SeaLabs Phase 1 completed - now steering into launching a new gen kit for ARC 2023. 19/04/2023

The Spanish environmental group Ambiente Europeo equipped 15 sailboats with mobile test kits – SeaLabs - in November during ARC 2022 for crews to measure various marine parameters on the high seas. Using the simple, lightweight kits provided at the start in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, samples were taken throughout the crossing, with the data provided used for diverse marine research projects to gain more insight into ocean’s acidity, absorption of CO2, and level of microplastic pollution. Participants included biologists, ocean researchers, medical doctors, students and sailing families who help in researching how ocean parameters change.“Without the volunteers and the help of the regatta organization of the ARC, the pilot project would not have kicked off so smoothly,” says Canary... Click here for more info..

Cookbook Raises Money for St Lucia. 13/01/2023

Sue Sandle has been among the people raising money for local charities for years, and one of the ways is through a carefully compiled local... Click here for more info..

Boot is Back!. 12/01/2023

Europe's largest boat show, Boot Düsseldorf, is back in action again and World Cruising Club will be there to welcome ARC sailors, both old... Click here for more info..

Fathers, Sons and Brothers make it a family affair. 17/12/2022

The ARC is a huge achievement for all crews that make the crossing each year, with each person having their own reasons for taking part.... Click here for more info..

What do you do after sailing the Atlantic?. 13/12/2022

What do you do after sailing the Atlantic? This is the question facing ARC crews now that they have arrived in Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia. Each... Click here for more info..

Pipeline Across the Ocean. 03/12/2022

At the end of WWII, the Allies set-up PLUTO a ‘Pipeline Under the Ocean’ to supply fuel to their armies in France. In 2022 we have witnessed... Click here for more info..

Cool kids of ARC 2022. 19/11/2022

It's hard to miss the pitter-patter of feet at the ARC socials. As the adults enjoy a drink or two at the sundowners and parties, there are... Click here for more info..

Diverse boats and diverse crews. 18/11/2022

True to form, this year’s ARC has a real mix of boats (and crews), with everything from classic boats from the 70s and 80s, to mid-range... Click here for more info..

Die deutschen Boote. 18/11/2022

Auch dieses Jahr sind wieder zahlreiche Boote aus dem deutschsprachigen Raum bei der ARC dabei. Es sind Boote mit Freunden, Familiencrews,... Click here for more info..

Speedy cats increase in popularity. 15/11/2022

In recent years there has been a significant uptick in the number of multihulls entering the ARC growing at a steady rate each year, and ARC... Click here for more info..

Bluewater Cockpit Conversations is Back!. 11/05/2022

Join us in the virtual cockpit for conversation and chat in a unique online event to inspire your bluewater cruising ambitions. Whether you... Click here for more info..

The Berthon Market Report 2022. 23/05/2022

We invite you to dive into the all new Berthon Yacht Market Report 2022. Within the pages of this annual publication, you will find... Click here for more info..

Young guns making their sailing dream a reality . 18/11/2021

Whilst the average age of those signing up for the ARC is around 45-55 years old, there’s a growing trend for much younger crews to take a... Click here for more info..

New boats, new beginnings and new adventures…. 13/11/2021

It’s clear when walking around the docks in Las Palmas marina that there’s a hugely diverse fleet taking part in the ARC, as usual, but... Click here for more info..

Well prepped for the Atlantic crossing. 09/11/2021

Ahead of this year’s ARC, two boats taking part shared a few valuable tips and passed on some of their knowledge gleaned along the way to... Click here for more info..

ARC Bluewater Preparations - start your ARC adventure today! . 01/09/2021

Join us for a unique, free online event to start your ARC bluewater countdown!06 September is launch day for the 2022 ARC routes, and to... Click here for more info..

Lucian Cook Up!. 11/12/2020

The Events Company Saint Lucia bring you a special series of cooking demonstrations featuring some of the island's top chefs cooking up a... Click here for more info..

ARC sailors crossing for charity. 20/11/2020

This year in particular, participants in the ARC feel extremely privileged and fortunate to be able to take part in the rally and to... Click here for more info..

Emily Morgan – planning for the ‘new normal’. 17/11/2020

Nearly 400 people have joined Anna and Bones Black’s popular charter boat since they purchased Emily Morgan in 2011 and have sailed 83,000... Click here for more info..

Family boat shares top tips. 13/11/2020

With 24 children across the fleet sailing with the ARC, one family boat shares some great tips to help future ARC participants who are... Click here for more info..

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