ARC+ takes sailors across the Atlantic from Gran Canaria to the Caribbean via the Cape Verde archipelago. Originally launched in response to the ever growing popularity of the ARC, the route via the Cape Verde islands is now firmly established as a standalone rally with its own unique identity.
The Cape Verde islands are ideally placed for boats to sail ‘south until the butter melts’ and the route includes a 4 to 6 day stopover at Mindelo, São Vicente providing crews with an opportunity to discover the enchanting local culture, lively nightlife and bustling food markets that make the Cape Verdes a fascinating place to visit.
The rally makes its Caribbean landfall at Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina in Grenada. This recently refurbished 227 berth marina is situated in the lagoon to the south of St George’s Harbour, and is ideally placed for the Atlantic crossing landfall. Grenada is situated at the southern end of the Windward Island chain, with superb beaches, coves and islands, it is a delightful destination, ideally placed for sailing north through some of best cruising areas in the Caribbean.
RALLY NEWS
12th ARC+ rally comes to a close in Grenada.
13/12/2024
The final gathering of the 12th edition of the ARC+ transatlantic cruising rally took place last night in Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina in Grenada. 434 sailors from 26 nations came together to acknowledge their shared experience and achievement of crossing the Atlantic Ocean under sail.The diverse fleet of 91 boats ranging from just under 11m to almost 22m experienced the wonder of...
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Exploring & Celebrating in Grenada.
11/12/2024
All boats who took the ARC+ start from Mindelo, Cape Verde Islands are now safely docked in Camper & Nicholson Port Louis Marina. Crews are making the most of their time here and enjoying exploring the wonderful sights that Grenada has to offer. It’s not called ‘Pure Grenada’ for nothing. The Spice Island of the Caribbean is one of the most beautiful unspoiled islands, filled with lush rain...
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Grenada welcomes first ARC+ arrivals.
04/12/2024
Wednesday 4 December. Eight boats have now crossed the ARC+ finish line in Grenada, and are happily docked at Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina. The Outremer 52 Salto (NOR) was first to cross, closely followed 6 hours later by Simon Cook’s Outremer 55 Sizzle (GBR), with the rally’s youngest crew member on board at 9 months old! Appa (USA), Luminous 3 (GBR), Oxane (FRA), Born to Run...
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07/12/2024
Frances Louise V - December 6th
96 We started the day with 170 miles to go. But, this was not the idyllic, easy going, fast, last full day at sea that we had hoped for. Quite the opposite.It started with a squall coinciding with our 0600 watch chain. Not
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06/12/2024
Frances Louise V - Frances Louise V - December 5th
96 Another brilliant sailing day in moderate easterly trade winds. Another gloriously sunny, hot, day, in our sparkling blue world. Definitely our world as we have not even seen another boat on AIS since December 1st. Only looking at YB
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05/12/2024
Frances Louise V - December 4th 2024
96 Over the course of today conditions have gradually calmed down. The waves and swell have become more aligned, and dropped to around 2m, with patches of less than that getting more and more extensive.
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05/12/2024
Arkyla - L2D13: weather!
And we were going so well!But, alas, the weather gods insist on toying with the good ship Arkyla a little longer.First they throw us a huge squall filled with equal dises of exhilaration and torrential rain; we are drenched in the scramble to furl
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