Supporters

The Tourist Promotion Board of Gran Canaria have a long standing relationship with World Cruising Club and the ARC as co-sponsor in the start port, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. A full and varied programme of social activities is arranged for the two weeks before the start of the ARC and many of these are organised by the Tourist Promotion Board of Gran Canaria. With numerous information booths around the City, the Tourist Promotion Board have also developed a very informative website with direct links to everything related to Gran Canaria and up-to-date information on services and resources, available in several different languages.

E-mail: [email protected]

Web Site: www.grancanaria.com

Patronato de Turismo de Gran Canaria
C/. Leon y Castillo, 17
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Islas Canarias
Spain
E-35003

World Cruising Club have been working closely with the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority for many years, to ensure that an attractive programme of events is arranged for the ARC, from the arrival of the first ARC yacht in Saint Lucia through to the Final Prize Giving. From the moment ARC yachts arrive in Saint Lucia, the Tourism Authority are on hand, with information and advice, to make their stay an enjoyable one, ensuring yachts leave the Island with fond memories.

E-mail: [email protected]

Web Site: www.stlucia.org

Saint Lucia Tourism Authority
Johnson’S Hardware Building, (Opposite Rodney Bay Marina)
1 Bella Rosa Road
Rodney Bay
Saint Lucia

The ARC starts from the yacht marina of Las Palmas - the Muelle Deportivo which is owned and operated by the Autoridad Porturia de Las Palmas. World Cruising Club have worked closely with the Las Palmas Port Authority for many years. As co-port sponsor in Las Palmas, and with feedback from ARC participants, they have developed and improved facilities in and around the marina greatly over the past 10 years. This development continues, with an ambitious plan to double the capacity of the marina by 2005. Today, the Muelle Deportivo, which holds the fleet of ARC yachts prior to the start, is a cleaner, better serviced and safer city centre marina for visiting yachtsmen thanks to it's development alongside the growth of the ARC. Las Palmas is the home of the ARC, and Muelle Deportivo is right at the centre of this important event for the city of Las Palmas, and the island of Gran Canaria.

E-mail: [email protected]

Web Site: www.palmasport.es

Subdirector Tecnico
Autoridad Porturia de Las Palmas
C/. Tomas Quevedo Ramirez s/n
Las Palmas de GC
Islas Canarias
Spain
E-35008

The city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria was founded in June 24th, 1478 by the Castilian captain Juan Rejon, who started the conquest of the island from the area placed at the mouth of the "Guiniguada" ravine. This place, at the very beginning known as "El Real", is nowadays in the heart of the historic district of Vegueta. The city became a very important place because of the sugar cane trade, that at the same time brought dangerous enemies to the city, such as pirates, who attacked on an on the city until the XVIII century. The building of the "Puerto de la Luz" in the second half of the XIX century was the first step for the city in the process of achieving its modern appearance. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has become the platform in which three different continents meet. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria together with Santa Cruz de Tenerife are the capitals of the Canarian autonomous community. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria faces the XXI century turned into the most important economic centre of the Canaries, and the city is also the 8th Spanish city at the population ranking. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is an open, cosmopolitan and livel city with a total population of over 365,00 citizens.

E-mail: [email protected]

Web Site: www.lpavisit.com

Concejalía de Turismo
Ayuntamiento de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Casa del Turismo - Parque Santa Catalina
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Spain
35007

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

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

Created in 1984, LAGOON was the direct extension of Jeanneau's racing division (Jeanneau Advanced Technologies). Today, LAGOON belongs to the Custom Yacht Division of the Beneteau Group (the world's largest recreational boat builder) and proposes an exclusive choice of cruising catamarans with the major architectural contribution coming from Marc Van Peteghem and Vincent Lauriot Prévost. With the strength and talent obtained from its diverse experience, LAGOON has at its disposal an unequalled technical know-how and mastery of composite construction, to which the many individual owners, racers, and charter customers can bear witness.

E-mail: [email protected]

Web Site: www.cata-lagoon.com

Lagoon
162 Quai De Brazza
Bordeaux
France
F-33100

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

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