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Starting from Saint Lucia and Australia, World ARC is the voyage of a lifetime. A 26000 NM tradewind circumnavigation with our team in every port ensuring a warm welcome.
World ARC is a mix of cruising in company and free time to explore. Make a full circumnavigation or sail half a rally. The pace keeps the fleet together, enjoying the shore-side activities as a group, while staying with the best weather. Families with children, retirees or a ‘grown up gap year’ - all are welcome as part of World ARC. Our dedicated rally team ensure you make the most of your time ashore, and provide peace of mind at sea.
“Bill and I will remember this trip every day of our lives. It has been a life changing experience”


RALLY NEWS

Unforgettable Adventures in Vanuatu.
15/07/2024

12 boats in the World ARC fleet made the trip to Port Resolution Bay, which is located on the east coast of Tanna, one of Vanuatu's southern islands.  A little-known fact is that it was named after Captain Cook’s ship “The Resolution”, which sailed into the bay in 1774, attracted by the fiery glow of the volcano!It was a tick off the bucket list for many of the rally participants, as they... Click here for more info..

Celebrating An Incredible Time In Fiji.
05/07/2024

 The World ARC rally is all about making memories-of-a-lifetime and Fiji has proved again and again to be a highlight of the itinerary.  We asked a few of the boats to tell us about their best bits, as they spent three weeks exploring just a few of the stunning 330 Fijian islands. For the Ogilvie family, sailing on Dilema a Moody 54, Fiji has been an unforgettable experience.... Click here for more info..

World Cruising Club Statement - Hurricane Beryl.
04/07/2024

The Islands and people of Grenada and the Grenadines are close to the hearts of many of our Rally participants as well as the World Cruising Club team. Our thoughts are with them all at this challenging time.Looking to the future our plans for ARC+ 2024 remain unchanged. Grenada, and Port Louis Marina reported minimal damage to boats and marina facilities and they look forward to welcoming the... Click here for more info..
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12/03/2024

Pure Fun - WARC 2024 - 6. Tag Galapagos - Marquesas

WARC 2024 - 6. Tag Galapagos - MarquesasDienstag 12.03.2024, 03:00 Uhr, 1190 sm gesegelt, noch 1810 sm liegen vor uns.Am Donnerstag werden wir das Bergfest feiern können. Dann ist die Hälfte der Strecke geschafft. Kaum glauben. Die Zeit verfliegt read more...

10/03/2024

Corsair - A friend wrote this to me

I thought this might be worth publishing Tribute to Lane.Upon a small sailboat, afloat for days, thirty in count,Beneath the sun's golden gaze and the moon's silver mount,In the vast sea's embrace, where dreams and waves interlace,Here, I journey, read more...

09/03/2024

Pure Fun - WARC Leg 4 Galapagos zu den Marquesas Tag 3

Auf der WORLD ARC (WARC) läuft der vierte Abschnitt. Von Galapagos geht es getragen vom Humboldt Strom durch die windarme wie auch regenreiche ITCZ zur südlichen Passatwindzone. Die Strecke beträgt 2.900 nm. Heute nach 72 Stunden / 3 Tage auf See read more...

15/01/2024

Dilema - Start of World ARC Leg 1

We're off again!Nelson (I believe) said ships and men rot in port and I can now see what he means.Not that being tied up on a cosy pontoon with unlimited water, electricity, showers, restaurants, bars, cafes and a full social programme, including a read more...

13/01/2024

Serendipity IV - Prepweek and start to World ARC 2024

It was a busy prepweek. Not had we get to know so many amazing people with which we will sail alongside and spend happy times with. We also had to prepare SERENDIPITY IV and ourselves for our first leg from Saint Lucia to Santa Marta in read more...


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TESTIMONIALS
World ARC has been so worthwhile and terrific value for money. You have a brilliant support team and they all do their jobs so efficiently. At the official stop-overs, Paul and Suzana were always waiting on the dock to take our lines, whatever the time of day or night and Paul was great at organising people to come and fix Tzigane. We would never have contemplated a trip like this without an organised rally. World ARC too has provided great parties and get-togethers.
John & Jenny Greenwood, sy Tzigane
Thanks again for helping us with this and for supporting our circumnavigation!  We really would not have done it without the WARC Rally.

Warm regards,
Cathy Simon
S/V Celebrate
Thanks again for helping us and for supporting our circumnavigation! We really would not have done it without the World ARC Rally.

Warm regards,
Cathy Simon
S/V Celebrate


Cathy Simon - S/V Celebrate






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Yellow Shirt Fergus' Top Fishing Tips for Fishing on Ocean Passages

SAFETY FIRST

  • Always wear lifejackets and clip on when fishing
  • Always wear gloves (cut proof ideally) when handling the line as well as when dispatching and fileting fish!
  • Make sure your gaff is long enough to reach the water safely from deck level
  • Get a big bucket to put fish in when you get them onboard
  • Use cheap vodka or gin to humanly (and cleanly) dispatch fish by pouring a shot into the gills.
  • Use a very sharp fish knife (sharp knives are safer than blunt)
  • If you hook a shark or big bill fish – cut the line close to the hook if safe
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