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Bluewater Day - UK
16 May 2026. Lymington, UK
If you're planning to do the ARC or World ARC and are interested in choosing a boat or preparing your boat for ocean sailing, come to our free open day in Lymington.
The Bluewater Day is a unique opportunity to discover more about ocean cruising life, connect with other like-minded cruisers and learn from experienced offshore skippers and marine experts.
Whether you already have your ‘dream boat’ or are at the dreaming stage, the Bluewater Day can help you on your way. Chat with experts, meet ARC skippers and mingle with other aspiring cruisers at this informative and relaxed open day. Our experts and skippers will share their knowledge, top tips, and ideas on all things connected with long-distance cruising.
Hop onboard our open boats – a mix of private boats and brokerage boats from Berthon International - and see how a bluewater cruiser is set up to sail; join group discussions; explore the Berthon refit facility and learn how to plan and prioritise your own refit.
Date: Saturday 16 May 2026
Time: 10:00-18:00
Where: Berthon Marina, Lymington, UK
Cost: Free! Registration in advance is essential. Please click the red button below:
Provisional Schedule
10:00 | Registration and coffee |
10:30 | Buying a boat - Berthon International |
11:00 | Countdown to departure - Skippers panel - World Cruising Club |
11.30 | Choosing for cruising - equipment - Advance Yacht Systems & Mactra Marine |
12:15 | Safety demonstration in the marina - Hamble School of Yachting |
13:00 | Lunch Break |
14:00 | Safety demonstration in the marina - Hamble School of Yachting |
14:30 | Downwind sailing - Parasailor |
15:00 | Countdown to departure - Skippers panel - World Cruising Club |
15:30 | Preparing your boat for bluewater sailing - White Dot Sailing |
16:15 | Tour of Berthon’s refit facilities |
17.15 | Sundowner |
Boats
Past and future ARC skippers have kindly volunteered to bring their boats to the Bluewater Day to demonstrate what an ARC-ready boat looks like, and are happy to chat and show you around.
Confirmed ARC ready boats attending this year include:
Bolero (Swan 47)
Sea Hayes (Rustler 44)
Kari of Lymington (Oyster 46)
Juniper (Gran Soleil 50)
Wahoo (Bavaria 47)
Constance (Swan 441)
In addition, there will be a curated selection of Berthon International bluewater brokerage boats - maybe you'll find your perfect boat at the Bluewater Day! See the range of boats for sale with Berthon.
Leading marine companies will be displaying their products, ready to answer your questions and help with decision-making. These include: Mactra Marine, Advance Yacht Systems, Raymarine, PYD, Berthon, White Dot Sailing, Hamble School of Yachting, Admiral Marine Insurance and more.
Tel: +44 1983 296060
Email: [email protected]
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