The ARC+ is an Atlantic rally for cruising yachts, taking participants from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to the Caribbean via Mindelo, Cape Verde, before finishing in Grenada. Join us live from Las Palmas as we follow the preparations, meet the crews and bring you all the excitement leading up to the Atlantic crossing! This year, we're bringing you closer to the action with two live updates, followed by live coverage of the dock-out and the official start on Sunday, 8 November. Follow us live on YouTube and Facebook! Hosts: Paul Tetlow, Peter Gilmore and Claire Taylor Produced by NextLive

The ARC+ is an Atlantic rally for cruising yachts, taking participants from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to the Caribbean via Mindelo, Cape Verde, before finishing in Grenada. Join us live from Las Palmas as we follow the preparations, meet the crews and bring you all the excitement leading up to the Atlantic crossing! This year, we're bringing you closer to the action with two live updates, followed by live coverage of the dock-out and the official start on Sunday, 8 November. Follow us live on YouTube and Facebook! Hosts: Paul Tetlow, Peter Gilmore and Claire Taylor Produced by NextLive

World Cruising Club recently welcomed Contest Yachts onboard as a Bluewater Partner. World Cruising Club's Bluewater Partnership programme is a programme where World Cruising Club works closely with leading bluewater yacht builders, with the aim of connecting them more closely with the offshore cruising community through pre-purchase, preparation, and rally participation. The intention is to: • Strengthen owner confidence and experience at every stage of the journey • Support fleet readiness, safety, and outcomes • Build deeper, long-term relationships with credible partners • Enhance after-sales support and customer advocacy Arjen Conijn, CEO of Contest Yachts, met with Paul Tetlow, Managing Director of World Cruising Club, to discus the benefits of the partnership and what they plan to achieve in the future.

At the World Cruising Club Bluewater Day in Lymington, future World Cruising Club rally participants could connect with eachother to share knowedge about bluewater sailing. There were also a number of industry experts who could share knowledge on the subject. Check out the World Cruising Club website to view upcoming shoreside events: https://worldcruising.com/shoreside-events

The World ARC Parade of Sail is an 11NM cruise in company event from Marigot Bay in Saint Lucia, to Rodney Bay in Saint Lucia. The event is the final step in the 26,000 mile sailing circumnavigation voyage, World ARC. World ARC is a sailing Rally organised by World Cruising Club where sailors complete a global circumnavigation over a period of 15 months. It is truly a once in a lifetime experience where sailors form lifelong friendships and make everlasting memories. Read more about World ARC here: https://worldcruising.com/events/world-arc Follow our social media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/world_arc_rally/ https://www.instagram.com/arc_rally/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldcruising https://www.facebook.com/worldarc https://www.facebook.com/arcrally

World ARC is a sailing rally organised by World Cruising Club which sees sailors travel 26,000 miles around the world over a period of 15 months. The Rally starts from Saint Lucia in the Caribbean, travels through the Panama Canal, crosses the Pacific Ocean, the Indian Ocean and finally the Atlantic Ocean. With stopovers at 25 locations around the globe, it is a once in a lifetime experience. World Cruising Club rallies are sociable experiences and participants often make lifelong friendships through the shared experiences and shoreside social activities. Read more about World ARC here: https://worldcruising.com/events/world-arc Follow our social media. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/world_arc_rally/ https://www.instagram.com/arc_rally/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldcruising https://www.facebook.com/worldarc https://www.facebook.com/arcrally

World ARC is a sailing rally organised by World Cruising Club which sees sailors travel 26,000 miles around the world over a period of 15 months. The Rally starts from Saint Lucia in the Caribbean, travels through the Panama Canal, crosses the Pacific Ocean, the Indian Ocean and finally the Atlantic Ocean. With stopovers at 25 locations around the globe, it is a once in a lifetime experience. World Cruising Club rallies are sociable experiences and participants often make lifelong friendships through the shared experiences and shoreside social activities. Read more about World ARC here: https://worldcruising.com/events/world-arc Follow our social media. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/world_arc_rally/ https://www.instagram.com/arc_rally/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldcruising https://www.facebook.com/worldarc https://www.facebook.com/arcrally

The 2026-2027 World ARC fleet transited safely through one of the World's most iconic shipping canals- The Panama Canal. World ARC is a cruising rally organised by World Cruising Club: https://worldcruising.com/ . Sailors from around the world circumnavigate the globe as part of the rally, experiencing new cultures and places. The Panama Canal is a significant step in the milestone of this circumnavigation as it is the gateway from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. The fleet continue from this point to beautiful sites such as the Galapos Islands, French Polynesia and Namibia to name just a few! If you are interested in learning more about World ARC, click here: https://worldcruising.com/events/world-arc

145 sailing boats set sail from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to complete sailing crossings of the Atlantic Ocean to Saint Lucia. ARC 2025 is a sailing rally and this was its 40th edition. It brings together participants from across the world to enjoy social activities and share a sailing experience together. Read more about the event organisers, World Cruising Club, here: https://worldcruising.com/

145 sailing boats set off from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to complete the 40th edition of the ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers). The boats will take roughly 18-21 days to complete this epic voyage to Saint Lucia in the Caribbean- an unforgettable sailing adventure. You can read more about the event organisers, World Cruising Club, here: https://worldcruising.com/ You can also see more about what they do on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arcrally/?locale=en_GB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arc_rally/

On the 9th of November the 13th edition of the ARC+ transatlantic sailing rally departed Las Palmas de Gran Canaria for the island of Mindelo in the Cape Verde Islands Over 400 sailors set sail and they were cheered away from the port by friends, family and local spectators Read more about event organisers, World Cruising Club, here: https://worldcruising.com/ Check out the ARC Rally social media below Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arc_rally/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arcrally

The Foresta Project is an initative which World Cruising Club have been involved with for 15 years. Across 28 projects, participants of the ARC and ARC+ (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers) have planted over 4,000 trees on the island of Gran Canaria, helping to give back to the local environment. To learn more about the World Cruising Club click here: https://worldcruising.com/ You can also check out World Cruising Club social media content Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arc_rally/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arcrally Learn more about the Foresta project here: https://fundacionforesta.org/

The ARC is the original transocean rally for cruising yachts. Around 150 boats set sail every year in November, sailing from Las Palmas on the island of Gran Canaria to Rodney Bay on Saint Lucia. The rally attracts people of all ages and nationalities, sailing monohulls, multihulls and even motor boats from 27 feet to 100 feet (8.23m-32m). Over 8,000 boats have sailed with us to the Caribbean since the first ARC in 1986. The 2,700NM Atlantic crossing takes around 18-21 days for the average yacht. The record is 8 days and six hours, set by the maxi Rambler 88 (USA) in 2016. This year we are bringing you along with live broadcasted updates starting from Tuesday 18th of November and then every day at 16.00 UTC, until Sunday 23rd when the start will take place from 12.00 UTC. Follow us live on Youtube and Facebook! Host: Johan Sjöstrand Reporters: Peter Gilmore, Paul Tetlow, Mats Runström, Martin Loogna and Claire Taylor Produced by NextLive

The ARC is the original transocean rally for cruising yachts. Around 150 boats set sail every year in November, sailing from Las Palmas on the island of Gran Canaria to Rodney Bay on Saint Lucia. The rally attracts people of all ages and nationalities, sailing monohulls, multihulls and even motor boats from 27 feet to 100 feet (8.23m-32m). Over 8,000 boats have sailed with us to the Caribbean since the first ARC in 1986. The 2,700NM Atlantic crossing takes around 18-21 days for the average yacht. The record is 8 days and six hours, set by the maxi Rambler 88 (USA) in 2016. This year we are bringing you along with live broadcasted updates starting from Tuesday 18th of November and then every day at 16.00 UTC, until Sunday 23rd when the start will take place from 12.00 UTC. Follow us live on Youtube and Facebook! Hosts: Paul Tetlow, Mats Runström and Claire Taylor Produced by NextLive

The ARC is the original transocean rally for cruising yachts. Around 150 boats set sail every year in November, sailing from Las Palmas on the island of Gran Canaria to Rodney Bay on Saint Lucia. The rally attracts people of all ages and nationalities, sailing monohulls, multihulls and even motor boats from 27 feet to 100 feet (8.23m-32m). Over 8,000 boats have sailed with us to the Caribbean since the first ARC in 1986. The 2,700NM Atlantic crossing takes around 18-21 days for the average yacht. The record is 8 days and six hours, set by the maxi Rambler 88 (USA) in 2016. This year we are bringing you along with live broadcasted updates starting from Tuesday 18th of November and then every day at 16.00 UTC, until Sunday 23rd when the start will take place from 12.00 UTC. Follow us live on Youtube and Facebook! Hosts: Paul Tetlow, Mats Runström and Claire Taylor Produced by NextLive

The ARC is the original transocean rally for cruising yachts. Around 150 boats set sail every year in November, sailing from Las Palmas on the island of Gran Canaria to Rodney Bay on Saint Lucia. The rally attracts people of all ages and nationalities, sailing monohulls, multihulls and even motor boats from 27 feet to 100 feet (8.23m-32m). Over 8,000 boats have sailed with us to the Caribbean since the first ARC in 1986. The 2,700NM Atlantic crossing takes around 18-21 days for the average yacht. The record is 8 days and six hours, set by the maxi Rambler 88 (USA) in 2016. This year we are bringing you along with live broadcasted updates starting from Tuesday 18th of November and then every day at 16.00 UTC, until Sunday 23rd when the start will take place from 12.00 UTC. Follow us live on Youtube and Facebook! Hosts: Paul Tetlow, Mats Runström and Claire Taylor Produced by NextLive

The ARC is the original transocean rally for cruising yachts. Around 150 boats set sail every year in November, sailing from Las Palmas on the island of Gran Canaria to Rodney Bay on Saint Lucia. The rally attracts people of all ages and nationalities, sailing monohulls, multihulls and even motor boats from 27 feet to 100 feet (8.23m-32m). Over 8,000 boats have sailed with us to the Caribbean since the first ARC in 1986. The 2,700NM Atlantic crossing takes around 18-21 days for the average yacht. The record is 8 days and six hours, set by the maxi Rambler 88 (USA) in 2016. This year we are bringing you along with live broadcasted updates starting from Tuesday 18th of November and then every day at 16.00 UTC, until Sunday 23rd when the start will take place from 12.00 UTC. Follow us live on Youtube and Facebook! Hosts: Paul Tetlow, Mats Runström and Claire Taylor Produced by NextLive

The ARC is the original transocean rally for cruising yachts. Around 150 boats set sail every year in November, sailing from Las Palmas on the island of Gran Canaria to Rodney Bay on Saint Lucia. The rally attracts people of all ages and nationalities, sailing monohulls, multihulls and even motor boats from 27 feet to 100 feet (8.23m-32m). Over 8,000 boats have sailed with us to the Caribbean since the first ARC in 1986. The 2,700NM Atlantic crossing takes around 18-21 days for the average yacht. The record is 8 days and six hours, set by the maxi Rambler 88 (USA) in 2016. This year we are bringing you along with live broadcasted updates starting from Tuesday 18th of November and then every day at 16.00 UTC, until Sunday 23rd when the start will take place from 12.00 UTC. Follow us live on Youtube and Facebook! Hosts: Paul Tetlow, Mats Runström, Clare Pengelly Produced by NextLive

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has been the home of the ARC since 1986 and it's easy to see why - great marine facilities, a welcoming city and a beautiful island.

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