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World ARC Rally Update 8 - 2 April. 02/04/2020

Seventeen of the World ARC yachts are now in Papeete, all being ones that completed the passage from Galapagos to Tahiti without a stop. Three of those that stopped in Hiva Oa and Nuka Hiva are now on passage to Papeete, with others expected to follow from Nuka Hiva at the end of this week. As with many countries around the world, French Polynesia is in strict lock down, with a curfew from 2000 to 0500 each night, and stringent confinement measures in force all the time. This makes life difficult for all the crews living on their yachts, although our local agent is managing to provide some limited support services. Today special permission has been granted for yachts to leave their berths to refuel at Taina Marina, something they have not been allowed to do until now. World Cruising Club... Click here for more info..

World ARC Rally Update 7 - 29 March. 29/03/2020

The yachts of World ARC 2020/21 continue to steadily make landfall in Nuku Hiva and Tahiti, with their arrivals coordinated by the La... Click here for more info..

World ARC Rally – Update 6 27 March. 27/03/2020

The yachts of World ARC 2020/21 continue to steadily make landfall in Nuku Hiva and Tahiti, with their arrivals coordinated by the La... Click here for more info..

World ARC Rally – COVID19 (Corona virus) Update 5 25 March. 25/03/2020

World ARC 2020/21 UpdateThe first yachts of the World ARC 2020/21 fleet have now begun to make landfall in French Polynesia following their... Click here for more info..

World ARC 2019-20 complete the Circumnavigation. 24/03/2020

After 15 months, 19 countries, more than 30000 miles, you have finally done it, you are back where everything started, what an incredible... Click here for more info..

World ARC Rally – COVID19 (Corona virus) Update 4 21 March. 21/03/2020

As the World ARC 2020/21 fleet continue towards French Polynesia, World Cruising Club are working closely with the support of the French... Click here for more info..

World ARC Rally – COVID19 (Corona virus) Update 3 issued 20 March. 20/03/2020

World ARC 2020 boats are currently at sea on route to Hiva Oa in the Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia. The World Cruising Club team in... Click here for more info..

World ARC Rally – COVID19 (Corona virus) Update 2 19 March. 19/03/2020

The World ARC round the world rally currently has boats sailing on routes across the Pacific and in the Caribbean. There is now a... Click here for more info..

World ARC Rally – COVID19 (Corona virus) Update. 16/03/2020

The World ARC round the world rally currently has boats sailing on routes across the Pacific and in the Atlantic.There is now a significant... Click here for more info..

World ARC 2020/21 The Long Leg to Pacific Paradise . 04/03/2020

The World ARC fleet 2020/21 hoisted their sails this morning, Wednesday 4 March, and crossed the start line for Leg 4 heading out to the... Click here for more info..

World ARC 2019-20 Leg 17 - Brazil to Grenada. 04/03/2020

Today the World ARC fleet left Marina de Jacare in Cabedelo for the last competitive leg from Brazil to Grenada.During the last two days... Click here for more info..

Final days in Galapagos. 03/03/2020

As the Galapagos visit draws to a close, preparations are now well under way for the journey ahead for the World ARC 2020 fleet to begin... Click here for more info..

World ARC 2020/21 continue to enjoy the Galapagos Islands. 29/02/2020

With Rally Control set up at the Hernan Café in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz, the World ARC fleet have been busy enjoying more of what the... Click here for more info..

The Galapagos visit gets off to a uniquely nature-filled start . 21/02/2020

Since the fleet started arriving in from Monday morning, the Galapagos clearance, inspection and quarantine team have been busy visiting all... Click here for more info..

World ARC 2019-20 last arrivals in Salvador De Bahia. 13/02/2020

After 14 days at sea, Chao Lay, the last World ARC yacht expected in Salvador, has arrived during the morning of 13 February at Terminal... Click here for more info..

World ARC 2020/21 Las Perlas to Galapagos leg starts at scenic Contadora Island . 12/02/2020

After a few days exploring the Las Perlas islands and relaxing after the Panama Canal transit, participants enjoyed a sundowner,... Click here for more info..

World ARC 2019-20 Leg 15 - Arrival in Salvador De Bahia, Brazil. 08/02/2020

After 13 months sailing across the Pacific, Indian and South Atlantic Ocean the World ARC 2019-20 fleet are back in South America, at... Click here for more info..

World ARC 2020/21 participants transit the canal and enjoy tours of the Embera Indian Village and Panama City . 08/02/2020

After a busy week at Shelter Bay and an unprecedented World ARC total of 15 transit slots, the 37-strong World ARC fleet are finally through... Click here for more info..

World ARC 2020/21 fleet enjoy the San Blas islands and start to arrive in Shelter Bay. 30/01/2020

Most of the fleet have arrived in Shelter Bay, having enjoyed the beautiful crystal clear waters of the San Blas islands (and a little bit... Click here for more info..

World ARC 2022 - Entries now open. 30/01/2020

Are you dreaming of tropical islands and faraway places? Are you wondering what to do after the ARC? Looking for a safe, supported and... Click here for more info..