April 11, 2026. Annapolis MD

If you're thinking about sailing the Atlantic or round the world with ARC or World ARC, and you'd like to meet fellow sailors, talk with experienced cruisers, tour ARC-ready, bluewater sailboats and cats, and learn from the experts, join us for our Bluewater Day.

Whether you're getting ready to set sail in 2026, you're planning for the future or you sailed in a previous ARC, ARC+, ARC Europe or World ARC rally, we'd love to have you join us at the Bluewater Day.

The Bluewater Day can help you on your way, regardless of whether you already have your dream boat or are still in the dreaming stage. Chat with experts, meet ARC skippers and mingle with other aspiring bluewater 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 bluewater cruising.

Date: Saturday April 11 ,2026

Time: 10am to 6pm 

Where: Severn Sailing Association, Annapolis MD

Cost: Free! Registration in advance is essential. Please click the red button below:

Schedule

You can step aboard to tour our boats and cats that are ARC and offshore-cruising ready, talk to the owners and see how a bluewater cruiser is set up to sail; join group discussions; and view boats available for purchase.

The day is designed for 'grazing' - you can arrive or depart when you wish. There are boats to see, marine experts to talk with and presentations to attend. 

09.45am            Welcome, World Cruising Club

10.00am            Boat buying 

10.30am            Outfitting your boat for offshore 

11.30am            Offshore & downwind sails 

12.00pm            Sailing the Atlantic & Beyond, World Cruising Club

12.45pm            European boat buying & VAT

1.15pm              Lunch break

1.45pm              Planning insurance

2.15pm              Safety at sea Paul Tetlow

2.45pm              Safety equipment demo

3.30pm              The ARC Adventure (Skipper Pannel)

4.30pm              Sundowners on the dock

We can't wait to meet you!

Open Boats

There will be a selection of ARC-ready boats with their skippers, plus some new and used boats for sale. More details to come.

Exhibitors

There are a number of companies in our mini exhibition for you to talk with - they're also involved in the presentations and demonstrations.