The most popular sailing rallies
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The most popular sailing rallies
Most sailors join a World Cruising Club rally for the reassurance and peace of mind that comes with a well-organised event, the camaraderie of like-minded adventurers, and the sheer joy of sailing alongside a fleet of fellow cruisers.
Whether you’re an experienced ocean sailor or setting out on your first big passage, the rally offers unforgettable fun and challenges. Many choose to return year after year, having sailed thousands of miles with us. Whether you’re a familiar face or a newcomer, we’re here to support you every step of the way, ensuring your journey is truly unique.
World Cruising Club rallies are open to all kinds of boats — sail or motor, monohulls or multihulls — whether you’re sailing with just two people or a full crew. Families, retirees, students, remote workers, anyone who loves the sea and wants a real ocean adventure is welcome.
Boats need to be at least 8.23m (27 feet) or 12.19m (40 feet) for the World ARC, and there should be at least two adults onboard.
Most of our rallies include a fun competitive element to celebrate sailing skill and seamanship. We use a handicap system based on boat size and design to create fair competition among similar boats. But remember, these are cruising rallies—not ocean races—so it’s all in good spirit and for enjoyment.
The ARC is a bit different because it features a ‘race within the rally.’ Yachts with an IRC racing handicap can compete under official Racing Rules of Sailing. This racing division is especially popular with boats planning to join Caribbean regattas.
ARC
Gran Canaria direct to Saint Lucia
ARC is the original ocean cruising rally, sailing from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Rodney Bay in Saint Lucia every November.
🇪🇸 Las Palmas
🇱🇨 Rodney Bay
ARC+
Gran Canaria to Cape Verde then Grenada
ARC+ sets sail every November from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, calling at Cape Verde before heading across the Atlantic to Grenada.
🇪🇸 Las Palmas
🇬🇩 Port Louis Marina
World ARC
Circumnavigation from Saint Lucia or Australia
World ARC is a 15-month, 26,000NM rally around the world, starting every January in Saint Lucia. Yachts can join for half a rally to or from Australia.
🇱🇨 Rodney Bay
Round the world
ARC Europe
Atlantic west-to-east via Bermuda & Azores
ARC Europe sails west-to-east across the Atlantic from the Caribbean and US to Bermuda and then to the Azores, before finishing in Lagos, Portugal.
🇸🇽 Simpson Bay
🇵🇹 Lagos
ARC Baltic
Summer cruise around the Baltic Sea
ARC Baltic visits five countries in 1,000NM of sailing over a summer month. Starting in Kiel in July, the rally visits Denmark, Sweden, Estonia and Finland.
🇩🇪 Kiel
🇸🇪 Stockholm
ARC Portugal
Across Biscay to cruise the Iberian coast
ARC Portugal cruises across the Bay of Biscay from the UK, then day-sails down the Iberian coast to conclude in Lagos, Portugal
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The ARC Atlantic Rally for Cruisers has been running since 1986, attracting a wide range of yachts from family cruisers to maxi racers
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Professional photographer Tim Wright of Photoaction.com captures every yacht crossing the ARC finish line in Saint Lucia, day or night. He sailed to the Caribbean on the first ARC in 1986
10 Sep 2025
Each rally boat is loaned a YB tracker for the duration of the rally. These little transponders work on the Iridium network to provide position, heading and speed information.
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