ARC Route and Itinerary

Atlantic Rally for Cruisers - Set sail from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to the Caribbean
Every November since 1986 the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers has set sail from Las Palmas, bound westward across the Atlantic to the Caribbean. Bringing together yachts from all over the world, the fleet gather in Las Palmas Marina in the heart of the port city.

ARC 2024 Itinerary

Date	Details for ARC Gran Canaria - Saint Lucia Direct
11 Nov	ARC Office opens in Las Palmas
17 Nov	Last date for boat arrivals in Las Palmas
24 Nov	Start day! 12:30 Multihulls 12:45 Racing Divisions 13:00 Cruising Divisions
11-16 Dec	Majority of ARC boats arrive in Rodney Bay
20 Dec	ARC finish line closes
21 Dec	Prize giving ceremony

Future Start Dates:

2025 23 November (start from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria)

20 December (prize giving in Saint Lucia)

2026 22 November (start, TBC)

19 December (prize giving, TBC)

Saint Lucia and Beyond

There is so much to do on Saint Lucia that many yachts stay on the Island for Christmas, enjoying the warm Saint Lucian hospitality and beautiful island (and the rum punches...). many ARC boats continue their Caribbean cruising in small groups, often meeting other ARC friends in Caribbean anchorages.

Every boat is welcomed to Rodney Bay Marina with rum punches, fresh fruit and chilled beer. No matter what time of day or night, the welcome party will be ready for you!

Sample ARC Activities in Saint Lucia