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World ARC is a 26,000NM, 15-month circumnavigation via the Panama Canal, Pacific islands, Australia, the Indian Ocean, South Africa, Atlantic Ocean, Brazil and the Caribbean. The circumnavigation starts every January from Saint Lucia, concluding in Saint Lucia the following April.
For a slower circumnavigation or to sail halfway, yachts can leave or join the rally in Australia. A popular option is to sail with the rally to Australia, take a year to explore the region, then join the following year's edition for the cruise back to the Caribbean.
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 size limit for World ARC is larger than our other rallies: monohulls 12.19m to 24.38m (40-80 feet) and multihulls 12.19m to 19.81m (40-65 feet).
Larger yachts are generally more comfortable for long passages, able to carry more provisions and equipment and provide more space for the crew. To make the most of World ARC, we suggest that 6 knots should be an achievable cruising speed.
World ARC is like a floating village, containing people of all ages and nationalities. Some boats have the same crew for the entire rally, while others invite different friends to join them around the route. Talk to us about the best ports to change crew and how to manage friends and family flying in.
There's always an old friend and a new face in every port!
In every rally port, the yellow shirt team are there to help you make the most of your stay. From arranging for Customs and Immigration to visit far-flung islands to organising the best parties, the yellow shirts are the first point of contact.
When the rally is at sea, the 24-7 professional on-call support is there in an emergency to liaise with the authorities and smooth the crisis.
The entry fee for World ARC is a boat fee based on length overall, and a crew fee for every person onboard. Multihulls pay a supplement. For example, the 2026 cost for a 15.3m (50 feet) yacht is £29,500 for a full circumnavigation, or £18,500 for a half rally Caribbean to Australia. The full rally crew fee is £3,000.
The boat fee includes complimentary mooring before departure, immigration (not visa) fees, cruising permits, including the Panama Canal transit. 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.
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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.
You can also follow the World ARC fleet on social media: Facebook @worldarc and Instagram @world_arc_rally
29 Mar 2025
After 3000NM of sailing from Santa Cruz, Galapagos, the World ARC 2025-26 boats are arriving in Hiva Oa in the Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia, ready to explore the rich culture and dazzling scenery.
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.
19 May 2025
The fleet of 30 World ARC 2025-26 yachts has spent six unforgettable weeks cruising independently through the islands and atolls of French Polynesia, visiting the Marquesas, Tuamotus and Society Islands.
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