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Annapolis Sailboat Show



Annapolis Sailboat Show takes place October 10-14 in the heart of downtown Annapolis MD. 

The World Cruising Club team will be available every day on booth O28 near the Marriott Hotel. Come and talk to us about joining one of our rallies, how to sail an Atlantic circuit, what you need for a circumnavigation, why rallies are great fun and lots more.

Show opening times, map and more - click here

With lots of attractions at the show including new boat launches and equipment offers, we know many of you will be planning a visit, so here's a round up of World Cruising Club's activities at the show:

Saturday October 12: World ARC Presentation

8.30am to 10.30am at Latitude 38, Annapolis MD

A breakfast seminar packed with information about circumnavigating under sail. Details of the World ARC route, schedule and requirements. Read more...

Places are limited, so register here.

 

Sunday October 13: Sailing an Atlantic Circuit Presentation

8.30am-10.30am at at Latitude 38, Annapolis MD

Ideal for anyone considering sailing to Europe, or buying a boat in Europe to sail back across the Atlantic. Read more...

Places are limited, so register here

 

TRAINING FEATURES

Annapolis Sailboat Show

October 10-14, 2024. Annapolis MD, USA

Come see us on booth O28 at the fall Sailboat Show at City Dock, Annapolis. Our team are there to talk about our rallies, ocean sailing, equipping a sailboat and more. We're sharing the booth with our sister publication Noonsite.com, the cruisers' knowledge base.


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World ARC Presentation - USA

Saturday October 12, 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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Sailing an Atlantic Circuit - USA

Sunday October 13, 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 2025 UK

22-23 March 2025, Guildford, UK

Join us for a weekend of bluewater sailing insights, presentations by marine industry experts and experienced cruisers. Ideal for anyone taking part in the ARC or World ARC in 2026 or simply dreaming about casting off and setting sail.


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Contest Yachts Open House - NLD

5 April 2025, Medemblik Netherlands

We're running bluewater seminars at the Contest Yachts Open House 2025. Come and see how these famous yachts are made with a factory tour and meet top-quality marine suppliers. Kom naar het jaarlijkse Contest Yachts Open Huis in Medemblik. Bezoekers krijgen de mogelijkheid om jachten uit het Contest-assortiment – inclusief de geheel nieuwe 19 meter lange Contest 63CS


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Bluewater Open Day - UK

17 May 2025, Lymington UK
Interested in buying a bluewater cruiser or want to see what an ARC-ready boat really looks like? Register for our Bluewater 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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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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