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Ocean Crew Link connects sailing crew looking for boats with boat owners looking for sailing crew. Search our sailing crew opportunities to connect with hundreds boat owners who want a sailing crew for all types of ocean sailing. Search our sailing crew list to connect with thousands of potential crew - all interested in ocean sailing.

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120 High Street
Cowes
United Kingdom
PO31 7AX

World Cruising Club organsie a range of seminars and forums throughout the year. Visit our seminars page for more details on our current programme.

Tel: United Kingdom(+44)1983296060

E-mail: [email protected]

Web Site: www.worldcruising.com

Martine
120 High Street
Cowes
United Kingdom
PO31 7AX

Yachting World is the premier sailing magazine, covering offshore cruising, racing and yacht test around the globe.

E-mail: [email protected]

Web Site: www.yachtingworld.com

Yachting World
Unit 415 Winnersh Triangle Business Park
1000 Eskdale Rd
Reading
United Kingdom
RG415TU

Fawcett continues to be an independent business, locally owned and operated in Annapolis MD. Our staff includes many boaters: sail, power, racer, cruiser, paddlers, and even a submariner! A singular focus on quality makes Fawcett unique and the first choice for many. Quality is the reason why Fawcett is proud to have earned the designation as one of Gill's 5-Star Dealers and one of 16 Harken Suppliers. At Fawcett, you'll find the most extensive selection anywhere for any boating project, whether it's electrical, rigging, maintenance, performance hardware, or an upgrade to your galley or cabin.

E-mail: [email protected]

Web Site: www.fawcettboat.com

919 Bay Ridge Road
Annapolis
MD
United States of America
21403

World famous Bermudan rum, the essential ingredient for a Gosling´s "Dark n´ Stormy" - Bermuda´s national cocktail!

Web Site: www.goslingsrum.com

Modern marina located at the historic town of Angra do Herismo, on the Azorean island of Terceira. Berths for 67 visiting yachts.

Web Site: www.marinasazores.com

This friendly marina has been welcoming yachtsmen to Faial for many years and is the arrival port for the leg from Bermuda. The marina has recently undergone redevelopment with expanded docking for visiting yachts.

Web Site: www.marinasazores.com

A supporter of World Cruising Club rallies since 1996, this attractive and friendly marina is conveniently located within walking distance of the historic old town of Lagos. It benefits from good rail and improved road links to close by Faro Airport.

Marina de Lagos offer generous discounts to Rally participants and is well serviced with chandleries, repair and maintenance facilities close by. The first and second phases of the marina complex are now completed with excellent apartments and the Marina Club Aparthotel situated within the marina. The modern marina is well equipped, having pontoon slips, rather than the more common "med mooring" type. With a pedestrian bridge linking the marina to the town, the Meia Praia beach a few minutes walk away and the fresh fish market just opposite, Marina de Lagos is a superb facility for the cruising yachtsman.

E-mail: [email protected]

Web Site: www.marlagos.pt

Martinho Fortunato - Marina Manager
Edifício da Administração
Marina de Lagos
8600-780 Lagos
Portugal

The modern marina at Ponta Delgada is in the bustling capital of the Azores, located on Sao Miguel, the largest Island in the group. The yachts will reassemble here after their Azores Cruise, to prepare for the leg to Europe.

Web Site: www.marinasazores.com

Our host club in Bermuda is the St George’s Dinghy and Sports Club, who have welcomed the ARC Europe fleet on previous visits. A new dock means that there will be ample space for mooring the yachts and a desalination plant ensures plentiful water supplies.

Web Site: www.stgdsc.bm

WRI is the worldwide leader in yacht forecasting, offering a wide array of forecast products and services. Our services may be used for rallies, regattas, or individual voyages at any time of the year. Our forecasts and routes are individually prepared, tailored to your vessel. Requests for our yacht services start and stop at your discretion. We offer a plethora of services to our clients; our services are established to meet all of your yachting needs, including climatology studies, and long range outlooks for planning purposes. WRI also provides weather charts, tropical surveillance, heavy weather reports, and much more. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff of forecasters are available to aid in interpretation and consult in the decision making process. SeaWeather is our subscription based website, regarded as a convenient resource to retrieve multiple sources of weather information. In our subscription packages, WRI's latest online weather service is very advantageous for the Skipper.

E-mail: [email protected]

Web Site: www.wriwx.com

P.O. Box 345
Glens Falls
NY
United States of America
12801

Admiral Marine have a long standing relationship with World Cruising Club and extensive experience of insuring cruising yachts Worldwide. Their RallyeXtra insurance policy has been specifically created for World Cruising Club rally participants and offers comprehensive cover and additional benefits not found as standard in other policies. Admiral can also provide an efficient in-house claims service with a global network of surveyors and repair specialists providing peace of mind for cruising sailors.

Tel: United Kingdom(+44)1722416106

E-mail: [email protected]

Web Site: www.admiralyacht.com

Dave Andrew, Cristelle Paulley Or Richard Chitty
Admiral Marine Ltd
4 Barnack Centre
Blakey Road
Salisbury
United Kingdom
SP1 2LP

Founded in 1877, Berthon is an established Yachting Group, and works hard to be current with the services that it offers for today´s discerning yachtsman. Berthon International is a well-respected name in the quality yacht brokerage market, with offices in Lymington UK, the Côte d´Azur in France, Palma de Mallorca in Spain, Henån in Sweden, Newport Rhode Island in the USA. They also have a large service facility in Palma de Mallorca. Berthon always has a vast selection of bluewater cruising yachts available for sale as well as motor yachts and performance sailing yachts. They are the UK/European and USA agents for a number of quality yacht builders including Solaris, Rustler and Moody, as well as being specialists in the sales of pre-owned Discovery sailing yachts. Of course they are very happy to offer professional advice and an efficient sales service should you be buying or selling.

Tel: United Kingdom(+44)1590679222

E-mail: [email protected]

Web Site: www.berthoninternational.com

Alan Mcilroy
Berthon International
The Shipyard
Bath Road
Lymington
United Kingdom
SO41 3YL

Bomarine is the leading company in the Netherlands supplying new and innovative sailing equipment and ideas to long distance and coastal sailors. As the official representative of World Cruising Club in the Netherlands they are the first point of contact for all Dutch sailors planning to participate in World Cruising Club events.

Tel: United Kingdom(+44)

E-mail: [email protected]

Web Site: www.bomarine.nl

Bojan
Postbus 321
Voorburg
Netherlands
2270 AH

The Hamble School of Yachting is the leading independent RYA Sea School in the UK. Established 30 years ago and based on the river Hamble, the school is renowned world wide for its excellent reputation for high standards of tuition and personal service.

The School runs the complete range of RYA courses on both sail and power. There is also a wide range of other course which might be suitable for participants in World Cruising Club events. Some examples are;

• RYA / ISAF Offshore Safety Course
• RYA 1 st Aid
• Sea Survival
• MCA/STCW Medical First Aid Aboard Ship and MCA/STCW Medical Care Aboard Ship
• Own Boat Tuition
• Yacht Maintenance

For any information about any courses we offer please contact us in the office.

Tel: United Kingdom(+44)2380452668

E-mail: [email protected]

Web Site: www.hamble.co.uk

Mercury Yacht Harbour
Satchell Lane
Hamble
Southampton
United Kingdom
SO31 4HQ

As one of the leading marine brokers in the UK, Hayes Parsons understand the importance of having the correct cover in place for your yacht. Global or localised cruising offers unique challenges and Hayes Parsons Insurance Brokers have the experience to understand these and offer bespoke solutions. As an independent insurance broker they are able to negotiate terms from their hand-picked panel of UK based insurers as well as having strong relationships with Lloyd's Syndicates and can offer cover for US and Canadian flagged boats through US markets. Their experienced in-house claims team is also available to provide support whenever clients need it.

Tel: United Kingdom(+44)1179301687

E-mail: [email protected]

Web Site: www.hayesparsons.co.uk

Beacon Tower
Colston Street
Bristol
United Kingdom
BS1 4XE

Hydrovane is pleased to be the World Cruising Corporate Member from the self steering sector – as we believe self steering to be the back-bone of a cruising lifestyle at sea.

The unique HYDROVANE is a 'next generation' self steering system . It matches or betters the features of any other system for: ease of use, performance, versatility and reliability. The bonus is that is both:

• Self Steering System
• Emergency Rudder and Steering 'Ready to Go'.

Tel: Canada(+1)604 925 2660

E-mail: [email protected]

Web Site: www.hydrovane.com

2424 Haywood Ave.
West Vancouver
BC
Canada
V7V 1Y1

Dating back to the seventeenth century, Imray are the oldest nautical publishing house in Europe. Their list of charts and books for yachtsmen provide unrivalled coverage of popular cruising areas around the world.

Of particular interest to transatlantic yachtsmen is the Imray range of water-resistant charts for the Caribbean Islands. These full colour charts feature detailed plans of the main harbours and cruising guide information on the reverse. Water resistant charts are also available for Europe and the UK.

E-mail: [email protected]

Web Site: www.imray.com

Wych House
The Broadway
St. Ives
Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
PE27 5BT

Mactra Marine Equipment specialise in equipment for serious blue water sailors and liveaboards. UK Exclusive dealer in Schenker Watermakers and official distributor for Katadyn watermakers. New Generation watermakers specially designed for yachts where power is often an issue. From Katadyn’s 06 Survivor, the worlds smallest hand operated watermaker for liferafts & grab bags through to the Schenker range which start at 30 litres of produced water per hour for just 8amps at 12V to the Modular 210 producing 210 litres water per hour using 24V DC or 220V AC. Models have an option to be fitted with analogue and digital controls performing automatic water making and fresh water flushing actions. Mactra Marine give a full back up service to their carefully selected products with owner’s workshop sessions and vessel installation surveys.

Tel: United Kingdom(+44)1934517288

E-mail: [email protected]

Web Site: www.mactramarine.co.uk

Unit 13, Worle Industrial Centre
Worle
Weston Super Mare
United Kingdom
BS22 6BX

Since 2002 MailASail has been operating an accelerated email service offering up to 90% reduction in call costs. It is of particular interest to cruisers using Iridium or mobile phones.

MailASail can also supply Iridium phones, airtime and mobile phone connectivity at competitive prices. A "Blue Water Cruising" bundle is available to World Cruising Club event participants and we also offer a complete installation and training service for customers who prefer to have their communications set up professionally.

MailASail will be in Las Palmas before the start of the ARC to provide on-site communications support prior to the event.

E-mail: [email protected]

Web Site: www.mailasail.com

Ed Wildgoose
Nippy Networks UK LLP
Unit 8, Saxon Business Centre
41-59 Windsor Avenue
London
United Kingdom
SW19 2RR

North Sails, the largest division of North Technology Group, is the world leader in sailmaking technology. North Sails holds the patent for 3Di, a unique composite construction process that produces high-performance sails that approach the shape holding of a rigid foil. North Sails is the sailmaker of choice on the majority of America’s Cup, Grand Prix, ocean race boats and Superyachts. North Sails is proud of our many successes on the racecourse, but did you know that more cruising sailors rely on North than any other sailmaker? At North Sails, we are passionate about performance.

E-mail: [email protected]

Web Site: www.northsails.com

Jeremy Smart
6-7 Fareham Business Park
Lederle Lane
Gosport
Hampshire
United Kingdom
PO13 0LF

Ocean Safety have over 20 years of experience and consider ourselves as marine lifesaving innovators, imparting safety advice and representing some of the world’s leading brands in safety and survival to ensure your safety whilst out on the water. Ocean Safety’s support includes advice for WCC yacht owners and crews when equipping their yachts for long distance voyages and understanding how to operate their safety equipment. For further safety advice and to purchase Ocean Safety products, please contact the Ocean Safety team.

E-mail: [email protected]

Web Site: www.oceansafety.com

Saxon Wharf
Lower York Street
Southampton
United Kingdom
SO14 5QF

Peters & May has shipped boats, yachts and associated marine peripherals since 1988. The company now annually ships over 4,000 yachts and motorboats worldwide, supported by its numerous complementary divisions which are all designed to provide a complete and exemplary service to the marine industry.

E-mail: [email protected]

Web Site: www.petersandmay.com

Unit 9 Goodwood Road
Eastleigh
Southampton
United Kingdom
SO50 4NT

Professional Yacht Deliveries is the specialist of choice for many of the leading names in the marine industry. PYD was founded in 1995 as a dedicated yacht delivery company and this core activity remains central to our business. Over the years, however, customers' demands have seen us broaden our provision progressively to embrace a wide range of ancillary services, including bespoke yacht management and own boat training. There is now almost no aspect of your yacht delivery, boat purchase or cruising plans where PYD cannot make a significant contribution. With a portfolio of commercial clients, including some of the world's most prestigious boat builders, charter companies and brokers, as well as hundreds of discerning and experienced private owners, PYD is committed to maintaining the highest possible standards of seamanship and customer care. Whether the vessel is sail or motor, superyacht or family cruiser, and whatever or wherever the requirements, the PYD approach is always meticulous and thorough, but above all professional.

Tel: United Kingdom(+44)1513421001

E-mail: [email protected]

Web Site: www.pydw.co.uk

Nigel Wilkinson
Professional Yacht Deliveries Ltd
157 Telegraph Road
Heswall
Wirral
United Kingdom
CH60 7SE

SVB – ARC‘s official partner for technical sailing equipment. SVB has been offering sailors technical water sports equipment since 1989. We have been a family-owned company from the very beginning and now employ over 100 people, shipping more than 25,000 products all over the world, serving 400,000 customers in five languages. So why do so many customers place their trust in us? We aim to ensure you are 100% satisfied with our products and service every day. We strive to offer an extensive range of products, technical advice and amazingly fast delivery. And all that at great prices! We work together with over 300 top watersport brands such as Raymarine, Garmin, Dometic and many others.

Exclusively at SVB: Bavaria Yachts Original Parts. SVB aims to establish valuable partnerships such as our exclusive agreement with the Word Cruising Club or BAVARIA YACHTS to provide extra value to our customers. Original BAVARIA spare parts are essential for retaining the value of your yacht and they guarantee the best fit, functionality and optimal safety on board! At SVB you can easily shop for your original BAVARIA part online by going to: svb24.com/bavaria SSB marine radio. For many who sail around the world, a short-wave radio system is a must-have on board, as an SSB marine radio system can be used for very long distances. It is easy to see why sailors would want to communicate with each other, particularly on nautically demanding sea passages. SVB is your authorised dealer for Icom, SCS and can help you set up your SSB system. How do we assure an efficient customer service? We are in direct contact with the manufacturer and always listen to our customers. We are a young and innovative, old and traditional, crazy and creative, funny and inventive, international but ‘Nordic fresh’ team that places great importance on flat hierarchies with no internal formalities, so that you receive your items even faster! Try us out! We will be happy to hear from you! The SVB Team

Tel: Germany(+49)42157290510

E-mail: [email protected]

Web Site: www.svb24.com

Gelsenkirchener Str. 25-27
Bremen
Germany
28199

The YB Tracker is a well-proven, self-contained, fully-automatic satellite tracking device. It will accurately report its position from anywhere on Earth, including polar, ocean and desert regions. It is lightweight, waterproof and built to withstand extreme environments. YB Tracking improves media relations and generates public interest in remote events. Originally designed for Adventure Racing, it has applications in yacht racing, trekking, cycling, skiing, polar expeditions, mountaineering, gliding and many other activities that take place in areas where communications are challenging. YB's alert feature complements existing safety procedures, allowing teams to rapidly notify organisers of a problem. YB trackers are available to rent for individual or event use. .

Tel: United Kingdom(+44)23 8000 3888

E-mail: [email protected]

Web Site: www.ybtracking.com

Unit 8, Fulcrum 2
Whiteley
Fareham
United Kingdom
PO15 7FN