World Cruising Training

Join this popular two hour panel discussion to find out about preparing for an offshore passage or Atlantic crossing. Panelists include industry experts and experienced cruisers to bring you a range of opinion and experience.

Ocean Sailing Forum
When: 10:00 12:00 Saturday 16 September

Where: Harbour Lights Picturehouse, Ocean Village, Southampton

Tickets only £15 per person, and includes free Southampton Boat Show ticket and copy of Yachting World magazine.

Learn from the offshore experts at the free Cruising Portugal Seminar

Where: Southampton, UK
When: Saturday 23 September 2017

This free-to-attend two hour seminar is a must for anyone considering a cruise south across Biscay to Portugal.

Topics for discussion include key marinas and stopovers, facilities for cruisers, local information, routes and weather, as well as options for further cruising and basing a boat in Portugal.

World Cruising Club is hosting a presentation and informal lunch meeting right beside the Southampton Boat Show at the Grand Harbour Hotel; your chance to discuss any aspects of the rally face to face, plus meet with other like-minded cruising sailors in a relaxed environment. In addition to updating you on the latest news of the rally, there will be a presentation on the route, safety equipment requirements, and other preparation issues and the team will be pleased to take your questions.

Saturday 23th September, 2017
Grand Harbour Hotel, Southampton

The session is free to attend. 
Pre-registration required.

Includes lunch

World Cruising Club is hosting a breakfast meeting right beside the Show at the Federal House restaurant on Market Space; your chance to discuss any aspects of the rally face to face, plus meet with other likeminded cruising sailors in a relaxed environment. In addition to updating you on the latest news of the rally, Andrew will give a presentation on the route, safety equipment requirements, and other preparation issues before taking your questions.

Friday October 6th, 2017
The Federal House, 22 Market Space, Annapolis MD
8:30am to 10:30am

The session is free to attend. 
Pre-registration required.
Includes breakfast

Learn from the Cruising Experts at the Ocean Sailing Forum Saturday October 7, 2017. Representatives from World Cruising Club and SAIL will join with a panel of experts to discuss the preparation required for ocean sailing, with special emphasis on the Caribbean 1500 and what to expect in terms of weather and equipment issues

Saturday October 7, 2017 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

Loews Annapolis Hotel
126 West Street
(Point Lookout, 3rd Floor, Power House)
Annapolis, MD 21041

Cost: $20 , includes breakfast, a US Sailboat Show entry ticket, and a copy of SAIL magazine

Blue Water Cruising Forum 2018

Zondag 11 maart 2018 van 11:00 uur tot 13:00 uur

HISWA in de RAI Amsterdam

Perskamer in Hal 7

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The Ocean Cruising Seminar covers in depth, a variety of subjects associated with the planning and preparation required for an Atlantic Circuit or round the world voyage. Lecturers have been chosen for their wealth of knowledge in their specialist fields. Special emphasis will be on the ARC and World ARC and what to expect in terms of weather and equipment issues. A number of the lecturers have sailed in the rallies and will draw on their experience from their participation in the event.

Ocean Cruising Seminar

When: 1pm 16 March 2018 to 3pm 18 March 2018

Where: Holiday Inn, Guildford, UK

Hamble School of Yachting offer rally participants exclusive training dates and discounted prices for the ISAF Offshore Safety course, RYA Sea Survival and RYA First Aid courses.  These are highly recommended for any skippers and crew going offshore, and especially for anyone participating in or considering the ARC, ARC Portugal and World ARC.