Caribbean Rendezvous - Saint Lucia
Welcome all past, present and future ralliers
Calling all skippers and crews of ARC, ARC+ and World ARC boats - past, present and future. Our traditional Caribbean Rendezvous to meet old friends and make new acquaintences.
Celebrate the end of World ARC 2024-25 with a rum punch and a relaxed evening in Rodney Bay Marina.
- When: Thursday April 20, 2025
- Time: 5.45pm to 8pm
- Where: Rodney Bay Marina
- Cost: Free - registration in advance
Docking discounts are available with Rodney Bay Marina - please reserve your slip/berth in advance.
TRAINING FEATURES
Webinars at 16:00 UTC/11am US ET English
English language webinars at 16:00 UTC, 11am North American Eastern Time. The schedule will be updated regularly - please check back
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boot Dusseldorf
18-26 January 2025, Dusseldorf, Germany
We're exhibiting at Europe's largest indoor boat show. Come and see us in Hall 10, stand E30 and lets talk about making your bluewater dreams a reality.
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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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Caribbean Rendezvous - Saint Lucia
Thursday April 20, Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia
Our traditional Caribbean Rendezvous is for all current, past and future rally sailors. A relaxed and fun social evening in Rodney Bay Marina with rum punch and light bites.
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Bluewater Day - USA
Sunday May 3, 2024. 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
17 May 2025, 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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Bluewater Dag - Sverige
14 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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Cruisers' Question Time - UK
20 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.Cost £10 includes a Southampton Boat Show e-ticket.
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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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Sailing South Seminar - UK
27 September, Southampton 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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Annapolis Sailboat Show - USA
October 9-13, 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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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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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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