Rally Handbook

The Rally Handbook is packed full of useful information about the rally. The Handbook should be shared with all members of the crew, so please encourage them to read the book, or download the files below.

ARC 2026 Handbook - Introduction

This section welcomes you to the rally, introduces the World Cruising Club team and gives the rally timetable.


ARC 2026 Handbook: Preparations complete

The Preparations section is divided into four chapters, covering everything needed to prepare both boat and crew for the rally. It explains the World Cruising Club safety equipment regulations and the required safety gear, offers guidance on preparing your boat for a long passage—including communications, sail choices and spares—and helps you take a critical look at your boat’s readiness. It also provides advice for skippers and crew on preparing for an ocean passage, including watch systems and sailing with children or pets, along with practical tips for pre-departure planning and life at sea such as fuel and water management, boat and rigging checks, provisioning, and handling potential rigging failures.

2026 Safety Equipment Checklist

Local Information
This section provides detailed information on the rally stopovers. 
Las Palmas - Local Information 
Saint Lucia - Local Information

Section 4: Rally at Sea
This section looks at on-rally communications, the likely conditions on the rally route and sources of weather information.  
 

Rally Update Emails:

Rally Update 1

All skippers have the option to request a printed copy of the Rally Handbook - if you haven't done so, please email [email protected]

Please note: All sections are copyright World Cruising Club and cannot be reprinted, reproduced or shared with anyone other than World ARC 2026 entrants and crew without permission.
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