The three day Ocean Cruising Seminar will take place from 1330 on Friday 12 March to 1500 on Sunday 14 March 2010. It covers in depth, a variety of subjects associated with the planning and preparation required for an Atlantic Circuit or round the world voyage. Lecturers have been chosen for their wealth of knowledge in their specialist fields. Special emphasis will be on the ARC and World ARC and what to expect in terms of weather and equipment issues. A number of the lecturers have sailed in the rallies and will draw on their experience from their participation in the event.

A four day course to obtain the Long Range Radio Certificate required to operate an SSB radio, plus a special half day on additional subjects including SSB Weatherfax, Set-up and tuning, ARC Radio Net, sending e-mail via SSB. Held on various dates in April and May 2010.

Hamble School of Yachting, the Official Training Partner for World Cruising Club participants, provides high quality training to yachtsmen at all ability levels. Proper training is good preparation for any sailing voyage and it is strongly recommended the skipper and at least one other crewmember undertake formal safety training. The ISAF approved Offshore Safety Course is given as three individual modules, each a one-day course. The syllabus aims to cover: Safety Issues - including crew safety, safety equipment, and safe running of the yacht; Principles for First Aid whilst at sea; Sea Survival techniques - including personal survival techniques, as well as offshore sailing in heavy weather and seas.