ARC Plus

ARC+ takes sailors across the Atlantic from Gran Canaria to the Caribbean via the Cape Verde archipelago. Originally launched in response to the ever growing popularity of the ARC, the route via the Cape Verde islands is now firmly established as a standalone rally with its own unique identity.

The Cape Verde islands are ideally placed for boats to sail ‘south until the butter melts’ and the route includes a 4 to 6 day stopover at Mindelo, São Vicente providing crews with an opportunity to discover the enchanting local culture, lively nightlife and bustling food markets that make the Cape Verdes a fascinating place to visit.

The rally makes its Caribbean landfall at Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina in Grenada. This recently refurbished 227 berth marina is situated in the lagoon to the south of St George’s Harbour, and is ideally placed for the Atlantic crossing landfall. Grenada is situated at the southern end of the Windward Island chain, with superb beaches, coves and islands, it is a delightful destination, ideally placed for sailing north through some of best cruising areas in the Caribbean.

Frances Louise V - Frances Louise V - November 16th - Day Seven

96 96 Day Seven was different again. As dawn broke the wind increased to 12 knots so we decided to have another go at sailing. Of course that meant that the wind immediately dropped! We decided that we would aim to get into read more...

Frances Louise V - November 15th - Day Six

96 Day Six was different - not because incidents reverted to plaguing us, more that the wind deserted us, bringing different challenges - of the decision making variety. It dawned as beautifully as ever, but by 0700 GMT the wind had gone read more...

Sea Rose - Day 5 - Ceviche at a Seaside Table

We have been pleased that the forecasted moderating of winds has been pushed out again so we can enjoy these fine Northeasterly Trades for another day of fine sailing. We tried twin headsails today and let them drive us steadily through the read more...

Gertha 5 - A lot of ones

18.14N 23.46WNo too much happening out here the last two days.1 pod of small dolphin or Porpouse1 fish caught1 lost fish lure1 whale in the distance1 turtle1 broken block ( old age)Probably be in Mindelo tomorrow morningAll good and peaceful on the read more...

Frances Louise V - November 14th - Day Five

96 Day Five, like Day Four, has passed without incident. That’s now two issue free days in a row. Like Day Four it has also been absolutely perfect.  From dawn to dusk to dawn the North East Trade Winds have blown consistently between 024 read more...