ARC Plus

ARC+ takes sailors across the Atlantic from Gran Canaria to the Caribbean via the Cape Verde archipelago. Originally launched in response to the ever growing popularity of the ARC, the route via the Cape Verde islands is now firmly established as a standalone rally with its own unique identity.

The Cape Verde islands are ideally placed for boats to sail ‘south until the butter melts’ and the route includes a 3 to 5 day stopover at Mindelo, São Vicente providing crews with an opportunity to discover the enchanting local culture, lively nightlife and bustling food markets that make the Cape Verdes a fascinating place to visit.

Two Caribbean destinations are available – sail to IGY Rodney Bay Marina in Saint Lucia, or Blue Lagoon Marina in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

Saoirse - Saoirse Diaries - 8 - Flying High with the Butterfly

We have a Blue Water Runner from Elvstrom, designed specifically with Trade Wind sailing in mind.We first saw her at the boat show in Düsseldorf in 2017 and fell instantly in love.The sight of this magnificent sail unfurling like two majestic eagle read more...

Saoirse - Saoirse Diaries - 9 - When the Ship hits the Can

You may recall I said, ‘now we are sucking diesel’ when I spoke about our adrenaline junky speed trip with the Butterfly our Blue Water Runner?Perhaps on reflection not the best choice of words.As it turns out we were snorting diesel, real diesel read more...

Layla - A picture is worth a thousand words

Well as the ARC+ fleet sails south we are still stuck in harbour waiting on our forestay cable to find its way from Mallorca to Las Palmas. On Sunday we walked up to the start line and after watching everyone leave :-(..... we took time to walk the read more...

Saoirse - Saoirse Diaries -7- The Magic of Chicken Soup

There was fierce excitement on the family pontoon and in the air generally on Sunday morning as everyone made their last minute preparations.Excitement, anticipation and a good strong helping of nerves and anxiety.The forecast had been increasing read more...

Arantelle - AGW for Bibou's team

We are ready and as double-handed couple, we started our 3hrs shaft before leaving Las Palmas...This week has been very busy for us, as Arantelle needed some electrical/mechanical repairs.All set by now and the countdown is going on, we feel read more...