The Route
Starting from the Baltic port of Keil, the ARC Baltic itinerary includes the islands of Bornholm, Gotland, Gotska Sandon and the Aaland Islands, and the cities of Tallinn and Helsinki before finishing in the Stockholm archipelago in Bullando.
Covering five countries in almost a month and 1000NM, the rally is a relaxed cruise in company with support from experienced local sailors, ensuring you make the most of this unique experience.
| 3 July | Rally opens in Kiel | |
| 5 July | Keil to Stralsund | 120NM |
| 8 July | Stralsund to Ronne, Bornholm | 95NM |
| 11 July | Bornholm to Visby, Gotland | 200NM |
| 16 July | Visby to Gotska Sandon | 55NM |
| 17 July | Gotska Sandon to Tallinn, Estonia | 190NM |
| 21 July | Tallinn to Helsinki, Finland | 45NM |
| 24 July | Helsinki to Aaland Islands - independent cruising | 200NM |
| 29 July | Mariehamn, Aaland to Sweden - wild anchoring | 65NM |
| 31 July | Final rendezvous in Bullando Marina, Sweden | |
Over six weeks the rally will sail close to 1800 nautical miles, with an itinerary that allows flexibility for the prevailing weather encountered. The sail east en route to St. Petersburg is more demanding and passages often include two nights at sea. The itinerary for 2015 has been altered for the return sail west, allowing more time to explore, relax and fully appreciate the sailing and anchorages that the Finnish and Swedish archipelagos have to offer. Yachts and crews should be fully prepared for night sailing, coastal pilotage, varying weather conditions and the challenges of navigation amongst the skerries of the Finnish and Swedish archipelagos.