The ARC is a ‘must do’ for many sailors, and attracts over 200 boats and 1200 people every year to sail 2700 NM across the Atlantic from Gran Canaria to Saint Lucia.
The ARC is for everyone; families with children, tough racers, cruising couples, big boats and modest boats. Crossing the Atlantic together, but having their own adventures. More than just a boat race, the ARC is about friendships made ashore in the two weeks of pre-departure activities continued over the radio net at sea. It’s about arriving in Saint Lucia to be met on the dock with a rum punch and a chilled beer, knowing you have achieved something fantastic – crossing an ocean on a small sailboat.
“I would like to take the opportunity to thank you and your team for a great event, and most probably one of the best experiences of my life” Max Klink, yacht Caro (GER)
There are plenty of activities organised by the ARC over the coming days – the aim of the programme is to help crews prepare and also relax before the voyage, so come start day everyone’s in the best possible shape for the crossing. For crews already in Las Palmas, information about the programme is available in the Shop, via daily emails and morning broadcasts and in the pack of information provided at check-in.
https://www.worldcruising.com/arc/event.aspx
