The most popular sailing rallies
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The most popular sailing rallies
World Cruising Club is the world’s leading bluewater sailing specialists, with ocean crossing and offshore rallies taking place each year – ARC, ARC+, World ARC, ARC Europe, ARC Portugal and ARC Baltic.
From round the world adventures to island hopping, there’s something for everyone. Our rally teams are all keen to ensure that everyone has a great time ashore and afloat – rallies are more than simply sailing.
ARC
ARC is the original ocean cruising rally, sailing from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Rodney Bay in Saint Lucia every November.
ARC Plus
ARC+ sets sail every November from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, calling at Cape Verde before heading across the Atlantic to Grenada.
ARC Europe
ARC Europe sails west-to-east across the Atlantic from the Caribbean and US to Bermuda and then to the Azores, before finishing in Lagos, Portugal.
World ARC
World ARC is a 15-month, 26,000NM rally around the world, starting every January in Saint Lucia. Yachts can join for a half rally to or from Australia.
ARC Baltic
ARC Baltic visits five countries in 1,000NM of sailing over a summer month. Starting in Kiel in July, the rally visits Denmark, Sweden, Estonia and Finland.
ARC Portugal
ARC Portugal cruises across the Bay of Biscay from the UK, then day-sails down the Iberian coast to conclude in Lagos, Portugal.
Fantastic event – we are 21, 24, 58 and 66 year old crew and all loved it!
Richard Border, Inez V (CAN)
World Cruising Club takes the aggravation out of a circumnavigation.
Ros & Howard Cheetham, Misto (USA)
We’re doing the ARC again because we just really enjoy it. The fellowship, camaraderie, helping each other and the celebration on arrival – we just love it.
Ian Patience, Asante (GBR)
It’s comforting to have the same familiar faces to greet you in every port, and to know that everyone truly cares about the safe passage and arrival. This is what it’s all about.
Paul Wade, Blonde Moment (GBR)
The rally will always be one of the highlights of our sailing memories.
Diane Mailloux, Lema (USA)
Sailing across an ocean takes planning and preparation. One of the best ways of discovering what it's really like and gaining insight into everything from equipment choices to weather is to join one of our shoreside events.
Whether you're signed up for a rally or dreaming of the future, everyone is welcome at our shoreside events. Taking place in the UK, North America and Europe, plus online webinars, the shoreside events are mainly free.
World Cruising Club is the world’s leading bluewater sailing specialists, with ocean crossing and offshore cruising rallies taking place each year, attracting over 450 boats and 1,600 sailors from 45 countries.
From around-the-world adventures to island hopping, there’s something for everyone.
Our rally team is keen to ensure that everyone has a great time ashore and afloat – we know that rallies are more than simply sailing.
Sailing over the horizon requires preparation. Getting the boat ready, perhaps buying new sails or specialist equipment like a watermaker or hydrogenerator. Ensuring the crew are mentally and physically ready (and have their passport and any visas). Making sure you have enough food, water and fuel. Planning the route and considering all the ‘what ifs’.
When you start to think about it, the details of ocean sailing can seem quite daunting. We’ll help you through the process with our comprehensive rally handbook and useful monthly rally update emails to keep you on track.
We've been organising cruising rallies since the first ARC set sail in 1986 - our rallies are all about safe and sociable sailing. When you're on a rally, we'll help with all the details like entry formalities, arranging dockage, organising parties, and providing 24-7 at-sea professional support so you can focus on making memories.
Even before you start sailing, we support your preparations with a comprehensive rally handbook and monthly update emails to keep you on track and ready for the adventure.
16 Jul 2025
The World ARC fleet made landfall in Vanuatu at Port Resolution on Tanna, just as Captain Cook did back in 1774. Sailors ancient and modern are drawn to the island by the glow of Mount Yasur's volcano, visible for many miles at night.
29 Mar 2025
After 3000NM of sailing from Santa Cruz, Galapagos, the World ARC 2025-26 boats are arriving in Hiva Oa in the Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia, ready to explore the rich culture and dazzling scenery.
02 Feb 2025
World ARC participants visited an Embera village in the Chagres National Park, accessible only by long boat. They learned about the culture and history of the people from the village chief.
05 Nov 2025
The docks around Las Palmas Marina are buzzing with activity and high with anticipation right now. It’s a busy few days for participants, with four days left to complete final preparations.
04 Nov 2025
With less than a week to go until the start of ARC+ we caught up with several crew members ahead of their Atlantic adventure.
03 Nov 2025
Top tips from our WCC Partners Advanced Rigging on looking after your rigging this winter
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