First Arrivals in Horta

Last Updated 10 Sep 2025 Published 01 Jun 2025 Read Time 2 mins

A man and woman stand on the Horta harbour wall in from of yacht Aria Legra in ARC Europe 2025

The crew of American yacht Flight relax in the cockpit in Horta on ARC Europe 2025

The ARC Europe fleet are starting to arrive in Horta on the island of Faial. The first boat to cross the line was Catalyst, a Balance 526 skippered by David Price, completing the journey in just over 7 days 15 hours. It has been a fast passage with the first few arrivals taking less than 10 days and the whole fleet expected to arrive within the next week.

As the boats round Mont de Guia on Faial and cross the finish line, they are greeted by the spectacular sight of Pico ahead of them.

Many of the crews have spotted some fantastic wildlife on the way, with lots of dolphin sightings as well as some whales, and one even had a visit from a passing barn swallow.

Once in Horta, the crews have time to explore ashore before moving on to Terceira and Sao Miguel.

Three men and a woman from ARC Europe yacht Luna smile in the sun on Horta sea wall

The three man crew on the deck of yacht Mojo in Horta harbour in ARC Europe 2025

Two men and a woman crew on yacht Sophistikate happy to be in Horta Azores in ARC Europe 2025

The four man crew of Norwegian yacht Stargazing pleased to arrive in Horta, Azores as part of ARC Europe 2025

Three men and a woman stand on the deck of yacht Tillie on a sunny day in Horta, Azores as part of ARC Europe

The young crew of yacht Wahoo desighted with their achievement sailing from Bermuda to Azores with ARC Europe

First Arrivals in Horta

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