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Join the World ARC 2026–27 in Darwin and Sail to Saint Lucia
Depart Darwin on 8 September 2026 and experience an unforgettable seven-month bluewater adventure
Whether you've been dreaming of sailing across oceans for years or you're ready to take the next step in your cruising adventure, the World ARC offers a unique opportunity to experience some of the world's most spectacular cruising grounds. Departing Darwin on 8 September 2026, you'll sail through Indonesia, cross the Indian Ocean, explore South Africa, discover Brazil and cruise the idyllic islands of the Caribbean before celebrating your arrival in Saint Lucia in April 2027.
With professional shoreside support, carefully planned itineraries and the camaraderie of an international fleet, you'll have the confidence to embrace every mile, every landfall and every unforgettable experience along the way.
World ARC 2nd Half Schedule
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
Why Join the World ARC?
The World ARC is more than a sailing rally - it's an opportunity to fulfil a lifelong ambition with the confidence, support and camaraderie that comes from travelling as part of an experienced international fleet.
From the moment you depart Darwin, you'll benefit from professional shoreside support, expert guidance and a carefully planned itinerary that takes you to some of the world's most spectacular cruising destinations. Whether you're crossing the Indian Ocean, discovering remote Indonesian islands, exploring South Africa or celebrating your arrival in the Caribbean, you'll always be part of a welcoming community of like-minded sailors sharing the same extraordinary adventure.
The rally removes much of the complexity of long-distance cruising by providing organised marina bookings, social events, local knowledge, technical assistance and weather information, allowing you to focus on what matters most - enjoying the journey.
Along the way you'll gain confidence, build lifelong friendships, immerse yourself in new cultures and create memories that will stay with you long after you've reached Saint Lucia. For many participants, it's not just the voyage that changes their lives, but the people they meet and the experiences they share along the way.
Costs
World ARC entry fees are made up of a boat fee, based on the yacht's length overall, and a crew fee for each person onboard. Multihulls incur a supplementary charge.
12.19m to 15.24m (approx. 40-50’) LOA = £13,000
15.25m to 19.81m (approx. 50-65’) LOA = £13,500
19.82m to 24.38m (approx. 65-80’) LOA = £14,000
The half rally crew fee is £1,500 per person.
Where a yacht has additional extra crew for one leg the fee may be paid on a leg by leg basis for each leg.
Leg Crew Fee = £200.
Benefits of joining a Rally
The World ARC Full Route
Pictures from last years Rally
Our Experience
Since the very first ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers) in 1986, World Cruising Club has been helping sailors to achieve their dreams of sailing the oceans.
Our contacts in cruising destinations are second to none, ensuring a seamless experience for you. We arrange moorings and memorable experiences. We know the right people for spares and repairs, the best bars and supermarkets and the most beautiful sunsets.
Every year 450 boats with over 1,600 people sail on a World Cruising Club rally, and we want everyone to have an amazing and memorable experience.
The friendships formed is one of the highlights of the rally.
Jill Hummel, Che Figata (USA)
World Cruising Club takes the aggravation out of a circumnavigation.
Ros & Howard Cheetham, Misto (USA)
It’s comforting to have the same familiar faces to greet you in every port, and to know that everyone truly cares about the safe passage and arrival. This is what it’s all about.
Paul Wade, Blonde Moment (GBR)
The camaraderie of the fleet and the 24-hour support is what the ARC is all about.
Louise Wennberg, Take Off (SWE)
We’re doing the ARC again because we just really enjoy it. The fellowship, camaraderie, helping each other and the celebration on arrival – we just love it.
Ian Patience, Asante (GBR)
Our Rallies
ARC
ARC is the original ocean cruising rally, sailing from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Rodney Bay in Saint Lucia every November.
ARC+
ARC+ sets sail every November from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, calling at Cape Verde before heading across the Atlantic to Grenada.
ARC Europe
ARC Europe sails west-to-east across the Atlantic from the Caribbean and US to Bermuda and then to the Azores, before finishing in Lagos, Portugal.
World ARC
World ARC is a 15-month, 26,000NM rally around the world, starting every January in Saint Lucia. Yachts can join for half a rally to or from Australia.
ARC Baltic
ARC Baltic visits five countries in 1,000NM of sailing over a summer month. Starting in Kiel in July, the rally visits Denmark, Sweden, Estonia and Finland.
ARC Portugal
ARC Portugal cruises across the Bay of Biscay from the UK, then day-sails down the Iberian coast to conclude in Lagos, Portugal.
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