The Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) is the largest trans-ocean sailing event in the world attracting over 200 boats of many different shapes and sizes. Join this round-the-world adventure taking place over 15 months and covering 26,000 nautical miles.
Several legs ranging from 18 to 40 nights from nights: February 2024 - April 2025
Price: £9,800.00 per person
World ARC is a round-the-world adventure taking place over 15 months and covering 26,000 nautical miles. Following the classic trade-winds route, the rally avoids regions of political instability, piracy and the storm seasons in both hemispheres.
Leg 8: Australia to Indonesia – Date: 14 August – 18 September 2024
Leg 8 – Australia to Indonesia – 14 August – 18 September 2024
Airlie Beach – Great Barrier Reef – Darwin – Lombok
In this tour, you set off from Airlie Beach, Australia to explore the Great Barrier Reef – perhaps the world’s most magnificent natural wonder. After leaving Airlie Beach, you visit the Whitsundays, a jewel of 74 islands with bottle green forests that are home to an unparalleled abundance of marine life. The island of Hamilton Island has coral reefs that fringe its coast and tours are available for a close look at koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, and kookaburras. In the east, Passage Peak offers views of the surrounding islands.
The islands to your east will shield you from the Pacific swell as you head north. Aside from walking along the pristine beaches and snorkeling over vibrant coral reefs, you will anchor in secluded coves. As you watch the lemon sharks and giant grouper swim about the yacht, you will see giant clams below. You may spend a day or two in Cairns to see the Daintree rainforest, 60 million years older than the Amazon rainforest. Further up the coast, You might stop at Lizard Island, a sacred site for the Dingaal indigenous people.
After traveling over 1400 NM, you will arrive in Darwin where you will explore the area and meet up with other World Arc travelers. Known for its outdoor tropical lifestyle, this capital is thriving. The World Arc yachts gather and set out for the final 920NM leg (5-7 days) to Lombok, where you say farewell. With waterfront dining, crocodile adventures, and a rich history, there is something for everyone.
is a 2007 Oyster 56 A luxury 57ft sailing yacht designed by Rob Humphries. The 56 is perhaps the quintessential Oyster design and was the undisputed class leader at this size for more than a decade.
The key to her success is her size; large enough for rapid ocean cruising and to accommodate her crew and guests in comfort and style when living aboard, but easy to handle.
A spacious deck layout, large secure cockpit area and wide side decks make for comfortable and safe cruising and there are plenty of places to relax on deck.
The interior arrangement provides 3 separate cabins for guests. There is one double cabin, and two twin cabins, one forward and one aft. There is a day head midships for use by all guests and the large bright saloon offers plenty of room for relaxing in comfort. All creature comforts can be found on board: heating, air conditioning and fully covered cockpit if it is cold. The guests separate shower stall and quiet flush electric toilet makes it feel a little more like home.
The Oyster 56 is a proven performer, with many ocean crossings and circumnavigations to her credit. She has had class wins in the ARC and has also won Cruising Class 1 at Antigua Sailing Week, beating several more serious racing yachts. She is a superb sea boat and remains very well regarded by all her fortunate owners.
Australia
Indonesia
Leg 8 – Australia to Indonesia – 14 August – 18 September 2024
Airlie Beach – Great Barrier Reef – Darwin – Lombok
In this tour, you set off from Airlie Beach, Australia to explore the Great Barrier Reef – perhaps the world’s most magnificent natural wonder. After leaving Airlie Beach, you visit the Whitsundays, a jewel of 74 islands with bottle green forests that are home to an unparalleled abundance of marine life. The island of Hamilton Island has coral reefs that fringe its coast and tours are available for a close look at koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, and kookaburras. In the east, Passage Peak offers views of the surrounding islands.
The islands to your east will shield you from the Pacific swell as you head north. Aside from walking along the pristine beaches and snorkeling over vibrant coral reefs, you will anchor in secluded coves. As you watch the lemon sharks and giant grouper swim about the yacht, you will see giant clams below. You may spend a day or two in Cairns to see the Daintree rainforest, 60 million years older than the Amazon rainforest. Further up the coast, You might stop at Lizard Island, a sacred site for the Dingaal indigenous people.
After traveling over 1400 NM, you will arrive in Darwin where you will explore the area and meet up with other World Arc travelers. Known for its outdoor tropical lifestyle, this capital is thriving. The World Arc yachts gather and set out for the final 920NM leg (5-7 days) to Lombok, where you say farewell. With waterfront dining, crocodile adventures, and a rich history, there is something for everyone.