The most popular sailing rallies
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The most popular sailing rallies
Set sail on the World ARC, a thrilling 26,000-nautical-mile, 15-month circumnavigation through some of the world’s most stunning destinations. Starting every January in Saint Lucia, you’ll cruise the Panama Canal, Pacific islands, Australia, the Indian Ocean, South Africa, the Atlantic, Brazil, and back to the Caribbean.
If you prefer a slower pace or a partial journey, you can join or leave the rally in Australia. Many sailors choose to sail with the rally to Australia, explore for a year, then rejoin the next edition for the return trip to the Caribbean.
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January
1100NM
Independent cruising and rally Panama Canal transit
Independent cruising and rally Panama Canal transit
175NM
February
850NM
Galapagos independent cruising
Galapagos independent cruising
45NM
March
2980NM
Marquesas independent cruising
Marquesas independent cruising
100NM
Rendezvous in Nuku Hiva, followed by Tuamotus and Society Islands independent cruising
April
Rendezvous in Nuku Hiva, followed by Tuamotus and Society Islands independent cruising
1000NM
May
1055NM
230NM
Independent cruising
June
Independent cruising
300NM
July
450NM
Independent cruising Vanuatu
Independent cruising Vanuatu
210NM
1150NM
Independent cruising Great Barrier Reef
August
Independent cruising Great Barrier Reef
1480NM
September
920NM
625NM
525NM
October
2350NM
130NM
November
1370NM
December
720NM
January
715NM
1215NM
1785NM
Independent cruising Brazil
February
Independent cruising Brazil
March
300NM
2000NM
Independent cruising in the Caribbean
Independent cruising in the Caribbean
200NM
Parade of sail and final prizegiving
April
Parade of sail and final prizegiving
10NM
Panama Canal
Pacific Ocean
Vanuatu
Indian Ocean
South Africa
Brazil
The World ARC is open to monohulls from 12.19m to 24.38m (40–80 feet) and multihulls from 12.19m to 19.81m (40–65 feet). If your yacht falls outside these sizes, don’t worry — we’re happy to consider entries on a case-by-case basis.
If you’re thinking about joining a bluewater rally like the World ARC, it’s important that your yacht is well-suited for ocean sailing. That means a strong, seaworthy design, reliable rigging, good fuel and water capacity, and the ability to be self-sufficient at sea for extended periods.
World ARC is like a floating village, bringing together sailors of all ages and nationalities.
Some crews stay the same throughout the entire rally, while others welcome different friends and family to join them along the way. We're happy to advise on the best ports for crew changes and how to plan around arrivals and departures.
With World ARC, there’s always a familiar face and someone new to meet in every port!
In every rally port, our Yellowshirt team is on hand to help you make the most of your stay. Whether it's coordinating Customs and Immigration on remote islands or organising unforgettable social events, they're your go-to support on shore.
While the rally is at sea, our professional team provides 24/7 on-call support, ready to assist in an emergency, liaise with authorities, and help manage any situation that may arise — giving you peace of mind throughout your journey.
World ARC entry fees are made up of a boat fee, based on the yacht's length overall, and a crew fee for each person onboard. Multihulls incur a supplementary charge.
As an example, for the 2026 edition:
A 15.3m (50ft) yacht pays £29,500 for the full circumnavigation, or £18,500 for the half rally (Caribbean to Australia).
The full rally crew fee is £3,000 per person.
The boat fee includes complimentary mooring prior to departure, immigration and cruising permit fees (excluding visas), and major transits such as the Panama Canal. For full details, request an information pack.
World ARC 2025-26
World ARC 2025-26 starts in Saint Lucia in January 2025 and concludes in Saint Lucia in April 2026.
🇱🇨 Rodney Bay
Round the world
World ARC 2026-27
World ARC 2026 starts in January 2026 in Saint Lucia and concludes in Saint Lucia in April 2027.
World ARC 2027-28
World ARC 2027 starts in January 2027 in Saint Lucia and concludes in Saint Lucia in April 2028.
🇱🇨 Rodney Bay
Round the world
You can also follow the World ARC fleet on social media: Facebook @worldarc and Instagram @world_arc_rally
02 Feb 2025
World ARC participants visited an Embera village in the Chagres National Park, accessible only by long boat. They learned about the culture and history of the people from the village chief.
16 Jul 2025
The World ARC fleet made landfall in Vanuatu at Port Resolution on Tanna, just as Captain Cook did back in 1774. Sailors ancient and modern are drawn to the island by the glow of Mount Yasur's volcano, visible for many miles at night.
31 Jul 2025
World ARC 2025-26 has reached the halfway point, making landfall in Mackay, Queensland, Australia sailing from Vanuatu. After enjoying sightseeing and half rally celebrations, the yachts will cruise to Darwin.
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