The most popular sailing rallies
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The most popular sailing rallies
The ARC is the original transocean rally for cruising yachts. Around 150 boats set sail every year in November, sailing from Las Palmas on the island of Gran Canaria to Rodney Bay on Saint Lucia.
The rally attracts people of all ages and nationalities, sailing monohulls, multihulls and even motor boats from 27 feet to 100 feet (8.23m-32m). Over 8,000 boats have sailed with us to the Caribbean since the first ARC in 1986.
The 2,700NM Atlantic crossing takes around 18-21 days for the average yacht. The record is 8 days and six hours, set by the maxi Rambler 88 (USA) in 2016.
Atlantic crossing 18-21 days
November
Atlantic crossing 18-21 days
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Arrive in time for a Caribbean Christmas
December
Arrive in time for a Caribbean Christmas
27000NM
Gran Canaria
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is the ideal departure point for an Atlantic crossing, with all the marine services and shoreside facilities you'll need.
Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia's iconic Pitons make for a dramatic landfall, and IGY Rodney Bay Marina is a friendly, full-service marina with a warm Lucian welcome.
Before the fleet sets sail, there is a busy programme of events in Las Palmas to celebrate your adventure and to help sailors to meet and mingle. Highlights include the flag parade, costume party and safety demonstration. Our advice - get there in good time for all the fun!
In Saint Lucia, there are social events and the final rally prizegiving.
Families sailing with children will be docked together in the marina to help the kids (and parents!) make friends. Children aged 6-16 can join the kids' club in the week of departure as part of their crew entry fee. Kids' club activities include sailing and watersports, and visits to local attractions, like the aquarium.
The ARC is the only World Cruising Club rally with a division for IRC racing monohulls. This unique ‘race within a rally’ attracts crews planning a competitive Caribbean regatta season.
Racing division yachts can't motor and must comply with World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations Category 1 and the Racing Rules of Sailing. Boats must have a valid IRC certificate. Read the 2025 Nortice of Race.
The entry fee for ARC is a boat fee based on length overall, and a crew fee for every person onboard. Multihulls and racing division yachts pay a supplement.
As an example, the 2026 cost for a 13.2m (43 feet) yacht is £1500 plus £185 crew fee per person. Children aged 6-16 are £150, and younger children are free.
ARC 2025
ARC 2025 sets sail from Las Palmas on 23 November 2025, with the prizegiving in Saint Lucia on 20 December.
ARC 2026
ARC 2026 sets sail from Las Palmas on 22 November 2026, with the prizegiving in Saint Lucia on 19 December.
🇪🇸 Las Palmas
🇱🇨 Rodney Bay
You can also follow the ARC fleet on social media: Facebook @arcrally and Instagram @arc_rally
10 Sep 2025
The ARC Atlantic Rally for Cruisers has been running since 1986, attracting a wide range of yachts from family cruisers to maxi racers
18 Sep 2025
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
19 Nov 2024
Sailors can obtain almost all medical supplies in Las Palmas. The pharmacies are well-stocked and used to dealing with ARC sailors.
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