World Cruising Training

Dates throughout 2025, Southampton UK

Hamble School of Yachting are running several 2-day weather courses in 2025. These take place in Hamble, near Southampton UK.

18-26 January 2025, Dusseldorf, Germany

We're exhibiting at Europe's largest indoor boat show. Come and see us in Hall 10, stand E30 and lets talk about making your bluewater dreams a reality.

22-23 March 2025, Guildford, UK

Join us for a weekend of bluewater sailing insights, presentations by marine industry experts and experienced cruisers. Ideal for anyone taking part in the ARC or World ARC in 2026 or simply dreaming about casting off and setting sail.

5 April 2025, Medemblik Netherlands

We're running bluewater seminars at the Contest Yachts Open House 2025. Come and see how these famous yachts are made with a factory tour and meet top-quality marine suppliers. Kom naar het jaarlijkse Contest Yachts Open Huis in Medemblik. Bezoekers krijgen de mogelijkheid om jachten uit het Contest-assortiment – inclusief de geheel nieuwe 19 meter lange Contest 63CS

April 20, Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia

Our traditional Caribbean Rendezvous is for all current, past and future rally sailors. A relaxed and fun social evening in Rodney Bay Marina with rum punch and light bites.

Sunday May 3, 2024. Annapolis MD, USA

Interested in buying or equipping a yacht for bluewater cruising? Sign-up for our free Bluewater Day in Annapolis MD and learn from experienced cruisers and marine experts, see ARC-ready yachts and talk to their owners. Meet fellow cruisers and catch-up with old friends. 

17 May 2025, Lymington UK

Interested in buying a bluewater cruiser or want to see what an ARC-ready boat really looks like? Come to our Bluewater Day hosted by Berthon in Lymington. Includes presentations, one-to-one chats with skippers who have done the ARC andARC-ready boats.

14 juni 2024, Värmdö Sverige.

 Om du planerar att segla ARC eller World ARC och är intresserad av hjälp med att välja båt eller utrustning för en oceansegling, så är du varmt välkommen till vår Blue Water öppna dag på Bullandö Marina utanför Stockholm.

20 September 2024, Southampton, UK

A popular two-hour Q&A session featuring real-life boat owners and crew sharing their knowledge and experience of ocean sailing.Cost £10 includes a Southampton Boat Show e-ticket.

21 September 2025, Southampton UK

Interested in sailing round the world with World ARC? Come to our free breakfast presentation to learn more about the rally and the practicalities of circumnavigating. Join us in the morning then head over to Southampton Boat Show to look at boats and equipment.

27 September, Southampton UK

The Sailing South Seminar is ideal for anyone planning to cross the Bay of Biscay and cruise the coast of Portugal before heading to the Canary Islands or into the Mediterranean. Aimed at those considering joining ARC Portugal or ARC, but everyone is welcome.

October 9-13, 2025, Annapolis MD

Come and talk to the World Cruising Club team on our booth at Annapolis Sailboat Show. We're happy to answer any questions and talk about all aspects of ocean sailing

Friday October 10, Annapolis MD

Breakfast presentation on the World ARC circumnavigation rally - route, options, boats and crew. Join us to learn more about sailing round the world with World ARC.

Saturday October 11, Annapolis MD

Join our breakfast seminar to answer your questions about sailing from North America for summer in Europe, and back to the Caribbean with the famous ARC rally. Or maybe you're considering buying a boat in Europe and sailing it home - plenty of people do. Click to read more...

Hamble School of Yachting offer rally participants exclusive training dates and discounted prices for the ISAF Offshore Safety course, RYA Sea Survival and RYA First Aid courses.  These are highly recommended for any skippers and crew going offshore, and especially for anyone participating in or considering the ARC, ARC Portugal and World ARC.