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Join us for the sail south with ARC Portugal in 2023. 18/08/2022

Join us next summer for a great sail south to Marina de Lagos - Registration is now open for ARC Portugal 2023! Credited each year with introducing sailors to cruising friends for life, ARC Portugal departs from Plymouth, UK on 4 June 2023 and crosses the Bay of Biscay to Bayona then down the coast of Portugal stopping overnight at Póvoa de Varzim, Figueira da Foz, Nazare / Peniche, Oeiras and Sines, before finishing in Marina de Lagos just over three weeks later. This scenic and social rally promises much more than a delivery trip to the Med - visits ashore to explore historic cities, excellent meals with breathtaking views and the World Cruising Club team on hand in every port make the rally a real holiday.      "A fabulous way to take the leap across Bay of... Click here for more info..

Lagos, ARC Portugal 2022's final destination. 07/07/2022

The fleet arrived in glorious sunshine, synonymous with the popular holiday destination of Lagos on the southern coast of Portugal, also... Click here for more info..

Sines, home of Vasco da Gama. 07/07/2022

It was Sunday afternoon when the boats started to arrive in Sines, with little wind across the harbour the boats had an easy time mooring on... Click here for more info..

Oeiras, gateway to Lisbon. 05/07/2022

For those who decided to leave for Oeiras on Thursday, the following day began with an enchanting tour of the town supported by the Oeiras... Click here for more info..

Last Minute Change to Nazare. 02/07/2022

The winds took the ARC Portugal fleet to the magnificent city of Nazaré, instead of Peniche as scheduled. From mid afternoon onwards the... Click here for more info..

All Ahead for Figueira da Foz. 29/06/2022

Light airs morning greeted the fleet as they prepared for the start off the northern breakwater. Clube Naval Povoense very generously... Click here for more info..

Tours not to be missed – Tuk Tuk and a Coach. 29/06/2022

Povoa de Varzim provides an excellent starting point to visit two key cities in the north of Portugal. First up was Porto and in the centre... Click here for more info..

Start in Spain, Arrive in Portugal . 29/06/2022

Leaving Baiona with on 3 or 4 knots of breeze, the fleet headed off south to their first stop in Portugal, Povoa... Click here for more info..

Adventures Inland. 21/06/2022

The first stop yesterday morning took us up the mountain of Santa Tecla. It is definitely the best way to see what is yet to... Click here for more info..

History and Prizes. 21/06/2022

Saturday was an early day for the fleet as they jumped on the bus on their way to visit the famous pilgrimage town in the north west of... Click here for more info..

The Sun Shines for Bayona Arrival . 18/06/2022

With favourable conditions across the Bay of Biscay, the approach and rounding of Cap Finisterre provided some challenging seas for the... Click here for more info..

ARC Portugal 2022 Departs from Plymouth. 12/06/2022

After a day of final preparations at Mayflower Marina on Saturday, busy provisioning and settling in new crew, the afternoon ended with the... Click here for more info..

ARC Portugal 2022 Office Open at Mayflower Marina. 09/06/2022

The Rally Office for ARC Portugal 2022 opened first thing this morning marking the start of this year’s edition with heightened excitement... Click here for more info..

New Start Date for ARC Portugal. 07/03/2022

New Start Date for PlymouthDue to logistical challenges in some of our stopover ports, and concerns for dock space due to the extended... Click here for more info..

World Cruising Club eNews Feb 2022. 04/02/2022

World Cruising Club eNews - Feb 2022Read hereContents:Rally round up.... latest news on our rallies and routes for 2022 and 2023 including... Click here for more info..

ARC Portugal - Keeping on Cruising. 03/08/2021

And they’re off again, sailing down to their first stop in Portugal after what could be described as perfect stopover in Baiona, Spain. The... Click here for more info..

Bienvenido a Baiona. 29/07/2021

The ARC Portugal 2021 flag is now raised and flying high in Monte Real Club de Yates in Baiona, Spain. After what many consider their great... Click here for more info..

ARC Portugal 2021 underway. 25/07/2021

After a day of final preparations at Mayflower Marina on Saturday, busy provisioningand settling in new crew, the afternoon ended with the... Click here for more info..

ARC Portugal 2021 Gathers in Plymouth. 23/07/2021

After a week of blistering heat the weather has started to turn here in Plymouth where the ARC Portugal 2021 yachts are now gathered at... Click here for more info..

ARC Portugal 2021 – Revised Schedule announcement. 10/02/2021

World Cruising Club have a proposed new schedule for ARC Portugal 2021, the annual rally sailing from Plymouth, UK, to Marina de Lagos on... Click here for more info..

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