The most popular sailing rallies
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The most popular sailing rallies
Everyone is welcome to our shoreside events, whether you are already signed up for a rally or simply exploring your options. These events combine informal social gatherings, presentations, boats, and equipment displays, and offer the chance to meet the World Cruising Club team, talk with experienced skippers and marine industry experts, and view ARC-ready yachts that have crossed oceans.
We host events across the UK, North America, Europe, and online, with most free to attend and regularly updated.
Bluewater Days are relaxed, informative sessions for anyone dreaming of or preparing for offshore cruising. They bring together sailors, ARC skippers, and experts to share practical advice, inspiration, and guidance on planning an ocean passage, whether you already own a boat or are still in the early stages.
Seminars are focused learning sessions covering key topics such as the World ARC, weather, boat and equipment selection, crew preparation, and life at sea, with time for questions.
Boat Shows give you the opportunity to meet the World Cruising Club team, get advice on rallies and offshore sailing, and reconnect with past participants.
Rendezvous Events are informal social gatherings for past, present, and future participants to meet, share experiences, and connect with the wider cruising community.
Please check our events calendar regularly for upcoming dates and locations.
January: boot Boat Show in Düsseldorf
March: Ocean Sailing Weekend in the UK
April: Bluewater Day Netherlands - Bluewater Day USA - Rendezvous Saint Lucia
May: Bluewater Day UK - Bluewater Day Sweden
September: Bluewater Cruisers' Question Time - World ARC Seminar - Atlantic Circuit Seminar
October: Annapolis Sail Boat Show - Annapolis Rendezvous
Please check back for regular webinar additions and updates.
Saint Lucia Rendezvous 2026
April 19, 2026 - 17.45 local time
Everyone is warmly invited to the World Cruising Club Saint Lucia Rendezvous — whether you’re considering a future rally or are a past ARC participant, we’d love to see you there.
Bluewater Day - UK
16 May 2026. Lymington, UK
Considering buying or outfitting a yacht for bluewater cruising? Join us for Bluewater Day — a unique event featuring boats to explore, expert presentations, a mini-exhibition, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow sailors.
Bluewater Day - Sweden
30 May 2026. Marstrand, Sweden
Located in Sweden’s premier Sailing Centre, this event is the perfect place to prepare for your next adventure.
Bluewater Cruisers' Question Time - Southampton, UK
19 September 2026 - Southampton, UK
Join us for a panel session with experienced bluewater skippers, ready to share their knowledge and answer your questions. It’s the perfect chance to get practical advice and inspiration for your own offshore adventures.
World ARC Seminar - Southampton, UK
20 September 2026 - Southampton, UK
Set sail on your dreams! Join us for a World ARC presentation to discover the routes, boats, and life onboard that make a global sailing adventure possible, with time to ask questions and be inspired by fellow sailors.
Annapolis Sailboat Show - Annapolis, MD
October 15-18 - Annapolis, MD, USA
Visit the World Cruising Club at the Annapolis Sailboat Show to get inspired, ask questions, and learn about bluewater sailing, long-term cruising, and our global rallies.
World ARC Seminar - Annapolis, MD
October 16 - Federal House, Annapolis, MD, USA
Join us in Annapolis for a World ARC breakfast session with Q&A and networking. Learn about circumnavigation, boats, crew, and safety from our expert panel.
World Cruising Club Rendezvous - Annapolis, MD
October 16 - Federal House, Annapolis, MD, USA
Join us for a relaxed social gathering for past, present, and future ralliers! Meet fellow sailors, share stories, and enjoy the camaraderie of the rally community. Free, but registration is required.
Atlantic Circuit Seminar - Annapolis, MD
October 17 - Federal House, Annapolis, MD, USA
Join us for a panel on the Atlantic Circuit with ARC, ARC+ and ARC Europe. Get expert tips on boats, crew, and life at sea, plus your questions answered. Free — registration required.
27 Feb 2025
Reaching the Galapagos archipelago is a cruiser's dream - crossing the equator, the first Pacific Ocean passage and exploring these unique islands with incredible ecological heritage.
11 Jan 2025
World ARC 2025-26 sets off from Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia, to Santa Marta in Colombia. 32 yachts started the rally in traditional sunshine and a good breeze for the 815NM passage across the Caribbean Sea.
06 Dec 2025
There’s plenty of happy faces and a real buzz around the docks at Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina now that over 50 ARC+ boats have finished their Atlantic crossing.
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