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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 and new, face-to-face. There is so much to see and explore at Boot that you'll need more than one day to see it all. With excellent transport links, plenty of hotels, and the world's marine industry attending, it is the 'must see' boat show for boaters from across Europe and beyond. Come and find the WCC team at 10E31 in Hall 10. More information about boot Düsseldorf 2023, including opening times, hotels and travel connections at www.boot.de. We hope to see you there!ARC Seminars at Boot Düsseldorf ARC Seminar 21 January 2023, Halle 10.1 (dual sessions in English and German).The first day of the Show is ARC Seminar Day, with a range of seminars... 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..

COVID-19 Cruising Community Updates. 20/03/2020

Over recent weeks, the global spread of COVID-19 has impacted the cruising plans of many and the rapidly evolving situation leading to... Click here for more info..

Back to business in the BVIs . 24/05/2018

In September last year, Hurricane Irma left a trail of destruction across the northern Leeward Islands, including the British Virgin Islands... Click here for more info..

Boating in the Algarve. 01/03/2017

Boating in the Algarve Basing your boat on Portugal’s warm southern coast offers an attractive package sunshine, easy cruising and sandy... Click here for more info..

Toronto Ocean Sailing Forum (Live Audio Podcast). 03/08/2016

Click here for the direct download link.Episode 156 is another World Cruising Club ‘Ocean Sailing Forum,’ this one recorded back in January... Click here for more info..

Weather Routing & Forecasting, with Jeremy Davis, WRI Inc.. 23/06/2016

Click here for the direct download link.“We’ve talked to clients that have been in those Category 3 Hurricanes coming across the Yucatan... Click here for more info..

Islands of the Azores. 27/05/2016

The Azores are a great destination in their own right and a highlight for many participants during ARC Europe. The fleet spend ten days... Click here for more info..

Hiking the 'Gut' in Tortola. 16/11/2015

by Andy SchellOriginally published in 2014.---The yellowshirt team, minus Lyall took a mission up the ‘gut’ behind the marina this... Click here for more info..

Annapolis Ocean Sailing Forum Podcast. 02/11/2015

Ocean Sailing Forum, Part 1Ocean Sailing Forum, Part 2Episodes 126 & 127 are parts one and two of World Cruising Club's 2015 Ocean... Click here for more info..

Meet the WCC Team Around the World. 23/06/2015

Come and meet the World Cruising Club team at boat shows in Australia, Sweden, UK, USA and Germany during August, September and October... Click here for more info..

Tania Aebi ARC Europe Talk. 26/05/2015

Tania Aebi spoke at the ARC Europe Rally in Bermuda last Sunday, and Andy Schell recorded it for a podcast. Tania was skippering Jojo Maria,... Click here for more info..

Offshore Yacht Rigging Podcast with Mike Meer. 20/05/2015

Episode #102 of '59º North,' is Mike Meer, head rigger at Port Annapolis Marina and Rigging Inspector for the Caribbean 1500. It’s all about... Click here for more info..

Takeaways from Mario Vittone's ARC Europe Talk. 09/05/2015

Mario Vittone, former USCG rescue swimmer and now maritime safety consultant, made a surprise appearance on Friday with the ARC Europe fleet... Click here for more info..

First Impressions - catching up with first-time WCC rally participants. 08/05/2015

Eleven boats joining ARC Europe 2015 are sailing in a WCC rally for the first time and we caught up with a few of the ‘newbies’ dockside at... Click here for more info..

Outfitting Your Boat Podcast. 01/04/2015

Live from World Cruising Club's Ocean Sailing Seminar weekend in Annapolis. Andy spends 90 minutes discussing boat types and how to... Click here for more info..

LIVE Podcast: Billy Cullen's Gadgets. 11/11/2014

Bill Cullen, accomplished offshore sailor and crewmember aboard Serenity in this year's Caribbean 1500, guest-hosts the podcast to discuss... Click here for more info..

Former USCG Rescue Swimmer on Offshore Safety. 31/10/2014

Mario Vittone, former USCG Rescue swimmer, spoke to the Caribbean 1500 rally this morning for a morning safety seminar prior to Sunday's... Click here for more info..

Tips for Crewing Offshore. 01/11/2014

As someone who is new to the offshore sailing world, I had many questions before going on my first offshore passage. What do I pack? How... Click here for more info..

Podcast: Offshore Weather. 26/10/2014

Click here for the direct download link.Andy discusses his way of getting and interpreting weather forecasts offshore, and why he thinks... Click here for more info..

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