Articles

10 Sep 2025

Caribbean Racing

There's something for everyone in the Caribbean regattas that run between October and May, whether you're a dedicated racer or a confirmed cruiser.

Yachts sail away from the start of the first ARC in a brisk breeze in 1986

10 Sep 2025

The History of the ARC

The ARC Atlantic Rally for Cruisers has been running since 1986, attracting a wide range of yachts from family cruisers to maxi racers

Preparations

25 Oct 2024

First Aid and Medical at Sea

Being prepared for the accident or illness that never happens brings huge peace of mind when you are sailing far from land, or in a country with poor medical facilities.

Sailor Stories

15 Nov 2023

School at Sea: Homeschooling for Cruisers

Sailing with children always raises the question of homeschooling, and how to balance school at sea with life onboard. We asked cruising families for their experiences.

Preparations

19 Sep 2025

What is a Watermaker?

Jim Macdonald of Mactra Marine demystifies watermakers, what they are, what you need to run one and how to choose a watermaker

18 Sep 2025

Admiral Marine Insurance in Las Palmas

The team from Admiral will be in Las Palmas for the start of ARC and ARC+, supporting their insurance customers ahead of their big Atlantic adventure.

ARC finish line photographer Tim Wright standing up in his little grey dinghy

18 Sep 2025

Tim Wright: ARC Sailor and Photographer

Professional photographer Tim Wright of Photoaction.com captures every yacht crossing the ARC finish line in Saint Lucia, day or night. He sailed to the Caribbean on the first ARC in 1986

News

10 Sep 2025

SeaLabs: Sailing for Science, Protecting Our Oceans

SeaLabs is a citizen science project working with ARC and ARC+ participants to capture ocean data using special mobile water quality sensors.

Destinations

10 Sep 2025

Caribbean Racing

There's something for everyone in the Caribbean regattas that run between October and May, whether you're a dedicated racer or a confirmed cruiser.

10 Sep 2025

We Know Where You Are!

Each rally boat is loaned a YB tracker for the duration of the rally. These little transponders work on the Iridium network to provide position, heading and speed information.

10 Sep 2025

The History of the ARC

The ARC Atlantic Rally for Cruisers has been running since 1986, attracting a wide range of yachts from family cruisers to maxi racers

News

26 Aug 2025

Welcome to Advanced Rigging & Hydraulics

Advanced Rigging & Hydraulics has come onboard as one of World Cruising Club's Corporate Members, supporting rally participants with advice and rigging services.

Eight Japanese men and women laugh on the deck of yacht Nakula as World ARC visits Mackay