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: £10,360.00 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 11: South Africa to Brazil – Date: 9 January – 15 February 2025
Leg 11 – South Africa to Brazil – 09 January to 15 February 2025
Cape Town – Namibia – St Helena – Salvador da Bahia
Join the crew in Cape Town as you prepare to make the 785 NM (4-6 day) passage north to Namibia. A brief 3 – 4 days for recharge and exploration then west to St Helena. This tiny island lies 1215 NM west of the Atlantic Ocean is your next destination.
In addition to being the island of Napoleon’s exile, this island is also home to Jonathan, the oldest living animal on earth. This giant tortoise celebrated his 190th birthday in 2022. With its ancient wrecks, giant stairways, grand forts, natural wonders, and extraordinary walks, you will spend several days on this far-flung island. After being refreshed, you continue west for a passage of 1900NM (11-15 days) to Salvador, Brazil. This is an ideal place for farewell since there are direct flights from Europe (London 1 stop).
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.
Leg 11 – South Africa to Brazil – 09 January to 15 February 2025
Cape Town – Namibia – St Helena – Salvador da Bahia
Join the crew in Cape Town as you prepare to make the 785 NM (4-6 day) passage north to Namibia. A brief 3 – 4 days for recharge and exploration then west to St Helena. This tiny island lies 1215 NM west of the Atlantic Ocean is your next destination.
In addition to being the island of Napoleon’s exile, this island is also home to Jonathan, the oldest living animal on earth. This giant tortoise celebrated his 190th birthday in 2022. With its ancient wrecks, giant stairways, grand forts, natural wonders, and extraordinary walks, you will spend several days on this far-flung island. After being refreshed, you continue west for a passage of 1900NM (11-15 days) to Salvador, Brazil. This is an ideal place for farewell since there are direct flights from Europe (London 1 stop).