• ARC entry
• Professional skipper and mate, both of which are Yachtmasters.
• All food once race starts to arrival at St Lucia
• Access to all World Cruising Club seminars and events in the lead up to the start
• Accommodation whilst racing.
• All safety equipment including Personal AIS beacons.

• Transport to and from boat
• Meals offboard
• Accomodation whilst ashore
• Sailing gear
• Personal insurance

Gran Canaria, Las Palmas

St. Lucia, Caribbean

Itinerary

ARC Start Date: 19 November 2023

ARC End Date: Approximately 15-18 days depending on weather conditions –  4 – 7 December 2023

Crew Arrival into Las Palmas date: TBC

ARC

The iconic Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) starts in Gran Canaria and finishes in Saint Lucia. In November, around 250 yachts will set sail from Las Palmas in Gran Canaria to participate in the world-renowned ARC. This is the biggest trans-ocean sailing event in the world and we are joined up for the racing division.

The ARC takes you across 2,700 miles of the Atlantic Ocean on the trade wind route intended to give optimum exciting downwind sailing. It is one of the most civilised yet exciting ways of crossing the Atlantic Ocean.

It is an aspiration of most sailors – leaving the winter weather behind them in the UK to sail non-stop through the tropics. It is sure to be a very memorable moment in your life!

Wet weather gear

Waterproof or soft kit bag (no hard cases with wheels)
Dry clothes
Passport
Sleeping bag
Hat and gloves
Sun cream
Any medication you require
Seasickness pills if needed
Water bottle
Warm layers as required
Safety knife
Head torch
Sailing boots