21 September 2025. Southampton, UK

Interested in sailing around the world? Join us for a presentation on the World ARC rally. We'll answer your questions and provide the information you need to start planning your adventure.

We'll cover topics including the route, destinations, timings, suitable boats, long-distance cruising equipment, safety equipment requirements, crew changes and lots more. There will be opportunities to ask questions about independent cruising, sailing with children or pets, splitting the rally in the South Pacific, the practicalities and costs of life onboard and staying in touch with home.

There will be plenty of time to mix and mingle will fellow sailors, the World Cruising Club team and invited guests.

The session will start with teas, coffees and pastries, and will finish in time for you to enjoy a busy afternoon at Southampton Boat Show.

Date: Sunday 21 September 2025

Time: 09:00-12:00 (presentation starts at 10:00)

Where: Holiday Inn (Voco), Southampton The venue is outside the boat show

Cost: Free!

Registration in advance is essential. Please click the red button below:

Presentation on World ARC followed by question and answer session. Questions can be posed live from the audience or sent by email in advance.

09:00 Registration, coffee and pastries

10:00 Presentation and panel discussion followed by questions

12:00 Chat to presenters and audience members

13:00 Close

Presenters

Host: Paul Tetlow, World Cruising Club Managing Director

Panel:

• Tony and Kate Martin of Tam Lin of Gloucester who sailed in ARC 2022, World ARC 2023 and 2025 and ARC Europe 2025.
• Andrew and Traci Roantree of Walkabout who sailed in ARC+ 2021 and World ARC 2023 (Pacific)