Sailing an Atlantic Circuit - USA
An Atlantic year - Sail to Europe and back to the Caribbean
Presentation, questions and breakfast, plus networking and finished in time to spend the day at the Sailboat Show.
- When: Saturday October 11, 2025
- Time: 9am to 10:30am (8:30am for coffee)
- Where: Latitude 38, Annapolis MD
- Cost: Free
Thinking of a sailing season exploring Europe, or maybe buying your dream cruiser in Europe and sailing home? Join us for a presentation in Annapolis at Sailboat Show time.
We'll cover all the important topics like route and timings, weather, sailing with a rally, the 'right' boat, paperwork and logistics and safety. There is plenty of time to ask questions, or submit them in advance when you register.
The event is free, but spaces are limited, so please register.
Includes coffee and a continental breakfast.
- 8:30am - registration, networking, coffee and pastries
- 9am - presentation
- 10am - questions
- 10:30am - close
Host: Paul Tetlow, World Cruising Club managing director
Panel: experienced Atlantic skippers
TRAINING FEATURES
Hamble School of Yachting Courses
Dates throughout 2025, Southampton UK
Hamble School of Yachting are running several specialist courses that are ideal for anyone preparing to cross an ocean. These take place in Hamble, near Southampton UK.
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Bluewater Webinars
English language webinars on bluewater cruising topics. The schedule will be updated regularly - please check back
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Cruisers' Question Time - UK
20 September 2025, Southampton, UK
A popular two-hour Q&A session featuring real-life boat owners and crew sharing their knowledge and experience of ocean sailing. Held in Ocean Village, approx 15 minutes' walk to the boat show.
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World ARC Seminar - UK
21 September 2025, 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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ARC Baltic Seminar - UK
27 September, Southampton UK
Back by popular demand, ARC Baltic will be running in summer 2026. This free presentation is a great way to find out more about the event and the practicalities of a cruise around the Baltic Sea.
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Annapolis Sailboat Show - USA
October 9-12, 2025, Annapolis MD
Come and talk to the World Cruising Club team on our booth at Annapolis Sailboat Show. We're happy to answer any questions and talk about all aspects of ocean sailing
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World ARC Presentation - USA
Friday October 10, Annapolis MD
Breakfast presentation on the World ARC circumnavigation rally - route, options, boats and crew. Join us to learn more about sailing round the world with World ARC.
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VIP Rendezvous - USA
Friday October 10, 2025, Annapolis MD
Join us for a gathering at the Federal House in Annapolis on boat show Friday - all past, present and future rally sailors are most welcome. Read more and register.
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Sailing an Atlantic Circuit - USA
Saturday October 11, Annapolis MD
Join our breakfast seminar to answer your questions about sailing from North America for summer in Europe, and back to the Caribbean with the famous ARC rally. Or maybe you're considering buying a boat in Europe and sailing it home - plenty of people do. Click to read more...
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Ocean Sailing Weekend 2026 UK
21-22 March 2026, Hampshire, UK
An in-depth weekend of seminars on cruising topics, ideal for anyone sailing the ARC or independent ocean cruising.
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Bluewater Day - USA
April 11, 2025. Annapolis MD, USA
Interested in buying or equipping a yacht for bluewater cruising? Sign-up for our free Bluewater 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 Day - UK
16 May 2026, Lymington UK
Interested in buying a bluewater cruiser or want to see what an ARC-ready boat really looks like? Come to our Bluewater Day hosted by Berthon in Lymington. Includes presentations, one-to-one chats with skippers who have done the ARC andARC-ready boats.
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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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