Busy Schedule for ARC Crews in Las Palmas!

ARC Parties

The ARC is known to be a very social rally, and there are parties and events every night.  The programme began on Friday with the official ARC+ Farewell & ARC Welcome party, a spectacular night hosted by the Las Palmas City Council. Check out the photos in the event gallery.

Starting this evening, the nightly Sundowners in the Federacion de Vela (next to the ARC Offices) are an opportunity to get off the boat, to mix and mingle and to get the evening started.

There are Crew Suppers for all boats, and special suppers for the family boats and those sailing with just two people.

The ARC isn't just about sailing!  You can plant trees in the ARC Forest (Friday 15), take a bus tour of exploring the mountains and views of Gran Canaria or a guided walk around the old city of Las Palmas.

Thursday 21 is the safety demonstration, where the local lifeboat and rescue helicopter demonstrate high line transfers, our safety team demonstrate how to fire flares, and we run a 'get wet' session with a liferaft in the swimming pool.

The extensive ARC seminar programme begins on Thursday 15 and covers topics from provisioning to rigging, electronics to down wind sailing. 

Kid's Club

This year there are over 30 children taking part in the ARC.  All children aged between 6 and 16 years pay an entry fee, which includes a week-long kid's club in week two.  This gives parents a chance to get the boat ready in peace and quiet, and the youngsters something interesting to do outside the marina.  The kid's club is run by professionals, and takes the children dinghy sailing, on excursions around the island, visits to museums and to fun parks.