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Bluewater Open Day USA



All cruisers and dreamers welcome! 

If you're thinking about sailing the Atlantic or round the world with ARC or World ARC, and you'd like to meet fellow sailors, talk with experienced cruisers, tour ARC-ready, bluewater sailboats and cats, and learn from the experts, join us for our 2024 Bluewater Open Day.

  • When: Sunday May 19, 2024
  • Time: 10am to 6pm
  • Where:Bert Jabin Yacht Yard, Annapolis MD
  • Cost: Free

Whether you're getting ready to set sail in 2024, you're planning for the future or you sailed in a previous ARC, ARC+, ARC Europe or World ARC rally, we'd love to have you join us at the Open Day.

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The Bluewater Open Day can help you on your way regardless of whether you already have your dream boat or are still in the dreaming stage. Chat with experts, meet ARC skippers and mingle with other aspiring bluewater cruisers at this informative and relaxed open day. Our experts and skippers will be sharing their knowledge, top-tips and ideas on all things connected with bluewater cruising.

You can step aboard to tour our Open Day boats and cats that are ARC and offshore-cruising ready, talk to the owners and see how a bluewater cruiser is set-up to sail; join group discussions; and view boats available for purchase.

Format

The day is designed for 'grazing' - you can arrive or depart when you wish. During the day, there will be a rolling programme including:

  • Presentations and panel discussions with ARC skippers and marine experts
  • Mini exhibition of useful bluewater cruising equipment and services
  • Come onboard ARC-ready boats and talk to the owners/skipper
  • Brokerage boats to view
  • and more!

We can't wait to meet you!

TRAINING FEATURES

Bluewater Open Day USA

Sunday May 19, 2024. Annapolis MD, USA

Interested in buying or equipping a yacht for bluewater cruising? Sign-up for our free Open Day in Annapolis MD and learn from experienced cruisers and marine experts, see ARC-ready yachts and talk to their owners. Meet fellow cruisers and catch-up with old friends. 


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Bluewater Öppet Dag - Sverige - 2024

15 juni 2024, Värmdö Sverige.
Om du planerar att segla ARC eller World ARC och är intresserad av hjälp med att välja båt eller utrustning för en oceansegling, så är du varmt välkommen till vår Blue Water öppna dag på Bullandö Marina utanför Stockholm.


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Bluewater Open Day - UK

22 June 2024, Lymington UK
Interested in buying a bluewater cruiser or want to see what an ARC-ready boat really looks like? Register for our Open Day hosted by Berthon in Lymington. Includes presentations, one-to-one chats with skippers who have done the ARC and boats back from a transatlantic or about to cross.
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Bluewater Cruisers' Question Time - UK

14 September 2024, Southampton, UK

A popular two-hour Q&A session featuring real-life boat owners and crew sharing their knowledge and experience of ocean sailing.


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World ARC Seminar - UK

15 September 2024, Southampton UK

Interested in sailing round the world with World ARC? Come to our free breakfast presentation to learn more about the rally and the practicalities of circumnavigating. Join us in the morning then head over to Southampton Boat Show to look at boats and equipment.


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Sailing South Seminar - UK

The Sailing South Seminar is ideal for anyone planning to cross the Bay of Biscay and cruise the coast of Portugal before heading to the Canary Islands or into the Mediterranean. Aimed at those considering joining ARC Portugal or ARC, but everyone is welcome.
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Training Courses for Bluewater Cruisers

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.


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