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Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) celebrates its 34th edition

This November, the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) celebrates its 34th edition starting from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria; 2019 also marks 30 consecutive years that the ARC has arrived in Saint Lucia, as well as the 40th anniversary of the Caribbean country’s Independence. It is set to be a special edition of the rally with 1,500 participants from more than 30 countries setting sail from Gran Canaria on board almost 300 yachts of all different sizes. An incredible atmosphere surrounds the preparations in Las Palmas as the rally represents much more than a simple sailing experience; it unites participants with a passion for adventure, achieving something that is often life-changing, as part of a collective group crossing an ocean together regardless of age, nationality and sailing experience.

ARC sailors have a choice of routes for their Atlantic crossing. Now in its’ seventh year the ARC+ route sailing via Cape Verde to Saint Lucia is well established, and popular as an alternative choice, particularly amongst ARC veterans, circumnavigators, and those looking to do something a little different. The additional ARC+ destination of St. Vincent, pioneered in 2018, proved to be a great success and this year all ARC+ sailors will all depart together from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, regroup for a bumper stopover in Mindelo, and then set sail for their respective Caribbean destinations.

Over 200 boats are expected to take part sailing the traditional ARC route directly from Gran Canaria to Saint Lucia. The fleet contains yachts from 34ft (10.2m) to 117ft (35.96m), elite ocean racers crewed by professionals, family cruising catamarans and those embarking on a long-term liveaboard lifestyle change.

Key Dates - ARC+ and ARC 2019

ARC+ 2019 Schedule – Entry Limit 95 Yachts

·         31 October Las Palmas Activities Start

·         10 November Leg 1 Start – Las Palmas to Mindelo

·         15-17 November Cape Verdes arrival dates

·         21 November Leg 2 Start – Mindelo to Saint Lucia

·         21 November Leg 2 Start – Mindelo to St Vincent

·         2-7 December Caribbean arrival dates

·         11 December ARC+ Prize Givings held in Saint Lucia and St. Vincent

ARC 2019 Schedule - Entry Limit 225 Yachts

·         11 November Las Palmas activities start

·         24 November ARC Start – Las Palmas to Saint Lucia

·         13-18 December Average boat arrival dates

·         21 December ARC Prize Giving

ARC Website

Entry List
ARC 2019

Entry List
ARC+ 2019

 

 



     
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