The most popular sailing rallies
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The most popular sailing rallies
Sailing over the horizon requires preparation. Getting the boat ready, perhaps buying new sails or specialist equipment like a watermaker or hydrogenator. Ensuring the crew are mentally and physically ready (and have their passport and any visas). Making sure you have enough food, water and fuel. Planning the route and considering all the ‘what ifs’.
When you start to think about it, the details of ocean sailing can seem quite daunting. We’ll help you through the process with our comprehensive rally handbook and useful monthly rally update emails to keep you on track.
Our top two tips?
Come to one of our shoreside events to meet the World Cruising Club team, experienced sailors and marine industry professionals who are ready to share their knowledge and help you get prepared.
Click a topic below to learn more:
Rally Boats
The smallest yacht we allow is 8.23m (27 feet). We welcome monohulls, catamarans, trimarans and motor boats, and almost every yacht brand has participated in one of our rallies.
Safety Equipment
We require every boat to have specific safety equipment, which we’ll inspect before the rally starts. We also expect a level of competence from the skipper and crew.
Communications
We require all ocean rally boats to be able to send and receive emails at sea and to have fixed and handheld VHF radios. Most boats will have Starlink or a satcoms system.
Cruising Equipment
It is perfectly possible to cross the Atlantic without an autopilot, freezer, specialist sails and extensive electronics, and boats do so every year. What are some of the choices?
Crew
We require a minimum of two adults (over 18) on every boat - no single-handers. Beyond that, rally crews are aged from babies to the over 80s – everyone is most welcome.
Life Afloat
Crossing an ocean is only the beginning of your life afloat. Being self-sufficient as far as possible for water, electricity and maintenance will improve your quality of life.
03 Nov 2025
Opening Ceremony of ARC+ 2025 sees over 400 sailors
17 Jan 2025
After a couple of packed days with arrivals in the IGY marina in Santa Marta, Colombia, the programme kicked off this morning with a tour to a coffee farm and local waterfalls.
23 Jun 2026
British sailing magazine 'Sail' covers the ARC and ARC+ rallies and which boats achieved line honours
Learn more about our ocean crossings and offshore rallies and find your next adventure!
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