October 11, 2025. Annapolis MD

A popular two-hour panel discussion with plenty of opportunities to ask questions. Ideal for anyone interested in casting off and sailing offshore or across an ocean.

We'll discuss weather and routing, the 'right' boat, essential and luxury equipment, choosing and managing a crew, and enjoying life onboard.

The skipper panel and World Cruising Club team will answer your questions and share their knowledge and experience. This year's panel includes dinghy sailors turned ocean cruisers, a 14-year-old ocean sailor (and Dad!), a two-time ARC skipper and a cruising couple.

The programme includes time for mingling and chatting with panellists, the World Cruising Club team, marine industry experts and fellow delegates.  

Date: Saturday October 11, 2025

Time: 8.30am-10.30am (presentation starts at 9am)

Where: Latitude 38, Annapolis MD

Cost: Free! 

Registration in advance is essential as space is limited. Please click the red button below:

Schedule

8.30am - registration, networking, coffee and pastries

9am - presentation

10am - questions

10.30am - close

Presenters

Host: Paul Tetlow, Managing Director of World Cruising Club

Panel: skippers and crew who have sailed the Atlantic or around the world.

In the audience and ready to answer questions will be representatives from round-the-world charter yacht Celeste of Solent and other marine companies.

Questions can be submitted in advance via email [email protected], or asked on the day.