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:

Draft 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. This is the 2025 schedule as a guide:

9.30am Welcome
10am Boat buying
10.30am European boat buying and VAT
11am - My ARC Adventure - skipper panel
12pm - Outfitting your boat for offshore
12.30pm - Offshore & downwind sails
1-2pm - break
2pm - Safety at sea
2.45pm -Safety equipment
3.30pm - Medical considerations
4pm - Countdown to departure - skipper panel
5pm Sundowners on the dock
6pm - close

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. 2025 exhibitors included: ARC, Annapolis Yacht Documentation, Argo, Berthon USA, Chesapeake Sailmakers, Crusader Yacht Sales, H&H Marine, Landfall, Latitudes & Attitudes, Mustang Survival, Risk Strategies, Sea-Tech Systems, Safe Harbor Zahnisers Boat Yard, Viking and WRI.