Supporters

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

Web Site: www.goslingsrum.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: mfortunato@marlagos.pt

Web Site: www.marlagos.pt

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

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: wri@wriwx.com

Web Site: www.wriwx.com

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

Cruise the world in comfort! Advance Yacht Systems, are the UK’s leading provider of comfort on board. They are exclusive distributors of Frigomar air-conditioning, Paguro generators, Remoran hydrogenerators and Cristec battery chargers. Remoran Wave hydrogenerators can generate up to 300W of power, allowing customers to produce their own power as they sail, without emissions or noise.

Tel: United Kingdom(+44)1794523900

E-mail: info@advanceyacht.co.uk

Web Site: www.advanceyacht.co.uk

9 Fernacre Business Park
Budds Lane
Romsey
United Kingdom
SO51 0HA

The Berthon Sales Group is a well-respected yacht brokerage house operating in the quality brokerage market, with offices in Lymington UK, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Henån, Sweden, and Newport, Rhode Island in the USA. They also operate a large service facility in Mallorca. Berthon always has a comprehensive 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, Pegasus and Moody, as well as being specialists in the sales of pre-owned Discovery and Southerly sailing yachts. Of course, they are very delighted to offer professional advice and an efficient sales service should you be buying or selling in the UK or internationally.

Tel: United Kingdom(+44)1590679222

E-mail: brokers@berthon.co.uk

Web Site: www.berthoninternational.com

Susan Pitts
Berthon International
The Shipyard
Bath Road
Lymington
United Kingdom
SO41 3YL

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: dave@hamble.co.uk

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: d.harris@hayesparsons.co.uk

Web Site: www.hayesparsons.co.uk

Beacon Tower
Colston Street
Bristol
United Kingdom
BS1 4XE

It’s time to give your yacht the ultimate upgrade: the New Generation Parasailor with the patented hybrid wing. This allows you to sail safely and comfortably downwind and save money and space on board. The Parasailor is an extremely versatile sail that can be used in a very wide angle range from 70° to 180°. So you can enjoy the advantages of a spinnaker and a gennaker at the same time with just one sail. Parasailor with its hybrid wing will get your boat up to top speed effortlessly and is easy to handle. Parasailor has also been developed to be stable and keep the boat calm. You can even sail your boat on autopilot.

Tel: Germany(+49)8141 3277 884

E-mail: info@istec.ag

Web Site: www.parasailor.com

An Der Leiten 4
Landsberied
Germany
82290

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: info@mactrashop.co.uk

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: sales@mailasail.com

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

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: info@oceansafety.com

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: marine@petersandmay.com

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: pyd@pydww.com

Web Site: www.pydw.co.uk

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

White Dot Sailing (WDS) advise, guide, support and enable sail and motor enthusiasts to create their own unique adventure by giving them the skills, knowledge, and preparation they need; to overcome any challenge and succeed in their journey with the confidence that allows them the freedom to explore, grow and enjoy a life on the ocean waves. Using their Adventure Projects Programme WDS partner with clients through a series of phases to prepare their yacht and crew for bluewater cruising. WDS help ensure projects run to plan, are cost effective and a learning experience. With their years of knowledge of what it takes to get to the rally start line WDS help clients create a project timeline, provide coaching services and refit services for their yacht. WDS offer free 45 minute sessions to World Cruising Club rally entrants, to discuss any aspect of their preparations for all rallies.

E-mail: info@whitedotsailing.com

Web Site: www.whitedotsailing.com

Hamble Point Marina
School Lane
Hamble
SO31 4NB
United Kingdom

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: support@ybtracking.com

Web Site: www.ybtracking.com

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