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Doors open for ARC 2024. 12/11/2024

On Sunday we waved goodbeye to the 94 ARC+ yachts, and on Monday we welcomed our 142 ARC yachts to the event hub in Las Palmas Marina.We've also had a change of yellow shirts, as some will be flying to meet the ARC+ fleet after their 850NM passage to Mindelo.This year's ARC yellow shirts are a mix of friendly faces old and new.The first thing every skipper does is to 'check-in' to receive their rally ID number banner, YB tracker, the event programme, local information and a rally backpack. You'll meet Bev first as she runs the front desk. The check-in team of Martine, Lesley, Paul P are supported by Chloe and led by Suzana. Lesley and Paul P are both very experienced sailors who will be leading Wiorld ARC 2025-26 starting in January from Saint Lucia, and this time last year Chloe was... Click here for more info..

Blue skies at the start of the 2024 ARC Season. 10/11/2024

The 2024 ARC Atlantic sailing season is underway! 94 yachts in the ARC+ fleet departed Las Palmas de Gran Canaria today on the 850NM voyage... Click here for more info..

Fun Under the Sea at the Costume Party. 08/11/2024

The traditional ARC+ costume party was full of sharks, lobsters, mermaids, pirates and jellyfishliving the theme of 'under the sea'.Dressing... Click here for more info..

Thrill Seeking Adventures in Reunion Island. 06/11/2024

The overnight sail form Mauritius to Reunion Island was blessed by the weather gods. Once cleared off the land, a south westerly 15-20kts... Click here for more info..

ARC+ Environmental Project. 05/11/2024

Forty three intrepid ARC+ sailors took a trip into the mountains above Las Palmas, leaving behind the business of preparing for their... Click here for more info..

ARC+ 2024 Flag Parade. 01/11/2024

The ARC+ 2024 Opening Ceremony was a great sight to see, and with two local bands in the parade of 300 people, the sound was pretty... Click here for more info..

Rally sundowners and socials. 02/11/2024

With sundowners or a social activity almost every night, there's lots of opportunity to meet other crews. All part of the rally crew fee,... Click here for more info..

Meet the ARC+ Yellow Shirts . 30/10/2024

Meet the ARC+ Yellow Shirts Meet this year's Yellow Shirts who are on hand to support your Atlantic adventure. They have sailed over 30... Click here for more info..

Mauritius is a Star in the Indian Ocean. 29/10/2024

Known as the star in the Indian Ocean, Mauritius has proved once again to be a memorable stop for the World ARC fleet. Greeted by the... Click here for more info..

ARC+ 2024 - Meet the Fleet. 25/10/2024

Meet the Fleet!This year's ARC+ sailors come from 27 countries, with the top three nationalities being UK (24%), Norway (13%) and USA (10%).... Click here for more info..

Practical Support for Union Island. 20/10/2024

Hurricane Beryl devastated the islands between Grenada and St Vincent in July, and residents are facing a huge rebuilding operation. While... Click here for more info..

The Idyllic Waters of Cocos Keeling . 07/10/2024

Following a 3 to 4-day sail from Christmas Island the fleet arrived at a very different set of islands, Cocos Keeling. Being an atoll that... Click here for more info..

Memorable Gifts from Christmas Island . 30/09/2024

Within an area of just 52 square miles (135 square km) and shaped like a terrier dog, Christmas Island has provided the fleet with many... Click here for more info..

The Indonesian Island of Lombok. 21/09/2024

With beaming smiles and an attitude of ‘nothing is too much trouble’, the fleet have been warmly welcomed throughout their stay in Lombok.... Click here for more info..

World ARC 2024-25 - Thank you & Farewell Australia. 10/09/2024

Today, Tuesday 10 September, saw the start of World ARC 2024-25 Leg 9 - northern Australia to Indonesia. With easy wind conditions on the... Click here for more info..

Making Memories In Mackay. 27/07/2024

13 boats set off from Vanuatu, heading across the Coral Sea, on the final leg of their Pacific Ocean crossing. Their destination was Mackay... Click here for more info..

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... 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... 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... Click here for more info..

Hurricane Beryl - Grenada Government Priority List of Relief Items. 03/07/2024

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... Click here for more info..

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