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Las Palmas Marine Services. 19/11/2024

Since before the days of Christopher Columbus, Gran Canaria has been a hub for boats as they cross the Atlantic. A place to take on fresh food, change crew, mend sails and prepare for the three thousand miles ahead.The tradition continues for ARC yachts, and the marine trades of Gran Canaria are well-equipped to help.In Las Palmas, Rolnautic Varadero has just opened a new boatyard in the commercial port, so as well as the 65t boat hoist in the marina, they now have two much larger hoists - 150 and 850t. This means the largest ARC monohulls and catamarans can now be lifted ashore for a hull clean or repair work. These are the largest boat hoists available in Gran Canaria.Other boatyards for haul-out work outside of Las Palmas include Pasito Blanco, Marina Puerto Rico, Arguineguin Cofradia... Click here for more info..

Pharmacies in Las Palmas. 19/11/2024

The pharmacies in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria have many years of experience suppling skippers with the medical equipment and medications they... Click here for more info..

Provisioning in Las Palmas. 31/10/2024

Food on a boat, particularly on a long voyage is more important than simply fuel. Mealtimes are an opportunity for different watches to meet... Click here for more info..

First Aid and Medical at Sea. 25/10/2024

Illness and Injury OnboardMost sailors happily cross oceans and sail thousands of miles without incident, but just like at home, accidents... Click here for more info..

Top Tips for preparing for International Clearance. 02/08/2024

The process for recreational craft and their crew arriving in a international port is often more complex than international air travel, so... Click here for more info..

Safety on World Cruising Club Rallies. 16/07/2024

"Safety is our highest priority"Paul Tetlow, World Cruising Club Managing Director talks about the importance of safety on our rallies, our... Click here for more info..

Yellow Shirt Fergus' Top Fishing Tips for Fishing on Ocean Passages. 11/07/2024

SAFETY FIRSTAlways wear lifejackets and clip on when retrieving a fishAlways wear gloves (cut proof ideally) when handling the line as well... Click here for more info..

How to Protect Your Eyes on the Water. 08/07/2024

 How to Protect Your Eyes on the WaterSailing presents numerous challenges for your eyes due to the intense light reflecting off the... Click here for more info..

Arriving in Las Palmas – when is the best time?. 04/07/2024

The ARC Rally Handbook advises skippers to get their boats to the Canaries by early October. But why when the start isn’t until... Click here for more info..

How to Crew in the ARC. 19/06/2024

The 2024 editions of the ARC and ARC Plus rallies are rapidly approaching with over 250 boats carrying 1500 aspiring ocean sailors ready to... Click here for more info..

The Berthon Market Report 2024. 01/05/2024

Welcome to the 2024 Berthon Market Report, an annual publication with articles from the Berthon Sales Group team with their take on the... Click here for more info..

ARC Films from the BoatShow.tv. 13/03/2024

The talented team at YouTube channel BoatShow.tv have released their films from ARC 2023, featuring Gran Canaria, Saint Lucia and a whole... Click here for more info..

Best of the blogs. 15/12/2023

Ship’s logs have been written for centuries, providing records and accounts of sailor’s lives and experiences at sea.They are in fact a... Click here for more info..

Ikigai - A Reason for Being. 03/12/2023

By Saturday 2nd December almost half of the ARC+ family boats had now completed their big transatlantic adventure in Grenada. After 14 days... Click here for more info..

Your Guide to the 2024 Caribbean Regatta Season. 11/12/2023

The Caribbean, with its crystal-clear azure waters and reliable trade winds, plays host to a series of sailing regattas each year. Whether... Click here for more info..

The cruisers that didn't mean to race.... 03/12/2023

ARC+ is a rally, not a race, however, some boats just can't help themselves...Having taken line honours in leg one, from Las Palma to Cape... Click here for more info..

Welcome to Grenada! Mongoose is first multihull, first family boat and second to finish. 29/11/2023

Chris and Erica Murray’s Marsaudon ORC50, launched in July 2023, crossed the finish line off Quarantine Point, Grenada, on Wednesday 29... Click here for more info..

Fleet update as finishing line approaches!. 27/11/2023

With the ARC Plus fleet leaders expected to arrive in Grenada in the next 48 hours, and the ARC fleet leaders nearing the halfway point lets... Click here for more info..

The ARC Forest continues to grow.... 05/11/2023

For many years, ARC crews have been volunteering to plant trees in the hills above Las Palmas. This isn’t just an excuse to enjoy the... Click here for more info..

Let us Dance our Lives Across the Ocean. 02/11/2023

Christian Lotthé is the oldest sailor and skipper in the ARC+ 2023 fleet, a fit and youthful 88 years old. He is navigating his Beneteau... Click here for more info..

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