World Cruising Training

2019 marks the 30th consecutive year that the ARC has arrived in Saint Lucia, as well as the 40th anniversary of the Caribbean country’s Independence. To celebrate and acknowledge this landmark anniversary, the organisers of the rally, World Cruising Club, have created a unique and incredible opportunity to allow up to twelve young people a funded position to sail across the Atlantic as a team in this year’s ARC.

The Bluewater Weekend, is for sailors who are aiming at going offshore cruising and want to know what to look for when choosing a bluewater cruising boat. For those in the boat search phase of their count-down to offshore cruising, the Bluewater Weekend will provide the knowledge to help make the right choice of boat, plan a refit, and manage the costs of cruising, as well as meeting and mingling with experienced bluewater cruisers to share knowledge and gain inspiration, all in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

Saturday 22 June and Sunday 23 June, 2019

Berthon Marina, Lymington, UK

World Cruising Club is hosting a breakfast presentation right beside the Sydney International Boat Show, at the Australian National Maritime Museum. Come along and learn about the ARC and World ARC rallies face to face, plus meet with other likeminded cruising sailors, and former rally skippers.

Sat 03 August 2019 09:00 - 11:00

Australian National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour, Sydney NSW, Australia

Hamble School of Yachting offer rally participants exclusive training dates and discounted prices for the ISAF Offshore Safety course, RYA Sea Survival and RYA First Aid courses.  These are highly recommended for any skippers and crew going offshore, and especially for anyone participating in or considering the ARC, ARC Portugal and World ARC.