ARC 2010
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| Crew of Alayat3 (FRA) |
As we write this, the last ARC 2010 yacht is arriving in Rodney Bay. After a very slow start with fickle trade winds, all but 6 yachts finished in time for the prize giving. Well done to all of the 233 ARC 2010 yachts and crews!
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Welcome to America!
 World Cruising Club is pleased to announce that the Caribbean 1500 sailing rally from Hampton Virginia to Tortola BVI is now part of the World Cruising Club family. The Caribbean 1500, Bahamas Rally, Atlantic Cup and Ocean Sailing Seminars will be run by Rick and Julie Palm from our American office.
You can contact Rick and Julie on +1 (757) 788-8872 or carib1500@worldcruising.com www.carib1500.com |
The team in Cowes - Cally and Jeremy - are always available to help with preparation advice and answer your questions. We also have representatives in Germany and the Netherlands able to help you. Cowes Office Contacts: T: +44 (0)1983 296060 Skype: wccmail
Germany T: +49 677194934
Netherlands T: +31 614023357
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World ARC 2012 - the fleet is growing! 24 yachts so far!
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| San Blas |
Reservations and entries are coming through strongly for World ARC 2012 and we expect at least 30 boats to be joining us in Saint Lucia in January 2012 for the first leg of this round-the-world adventure. 24 yachts are now either confirmed or have paid a deposit. Some yachts will be joining us for the whole circumnavigation, others leaving or joining in Australia for a half rally. Don't forget there is still time to take advantage of the early booking discount!
We are pleased to welcome two families with children to the fleet, as well as early retirees and people taking a sabattical. The 2012 fleet includes production boats from Beneteau, Jeanneau, X-Yachts and Lagoon, as well as Oyster, Amel and traditional cruising yachts. Find out more about World ARC at www.worldcruising.com/worldarc
The World ARC 2010 fleet are now in South Africa, before they set off for carnival in Brazil in early January. The World ARC takes 16 months and runs on a two year cycle, so after 2012 the next event will start in 2014. |
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Learn from the Experts Learn from the Cruising Experts at our Atlantic Circuit Forum. Saturday 08 January 2011 from 1000-1200 in London, UK.
As leaders in the offshore cruising world, representatives from World Cruising Club and Yachting World magazine will be joined by a panel of experienced cruisers to bring you a broad range of cruising knowledge and expertise. The Forum will discuss the planning and preparation for an Atlantic circuit, with special emphasis on the ARC, and what to expect in terms of weather and equipment issues.
The venue is the University of East London Docklands Campus, close to ExCel for the London Boat Show. Entry fee is £10 per person and includes a free ticket for the London Boat Show (tickets collected at the Forum)
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Join us at the Boat Shows London and Düsseldorf We will be exhibiting at the London Boat Show at North Hall stand A30, so if you have any questions about any of our events, or about the practicalities of offshore cruising, please come along and say 'hello'. London Boat Show, 07-16 January, ExCel. London Boat Show website
We will also be at Boot Düsseldorf at Halle 11 stand F21 on the ISTEC Parasailor stand. We will have German and English speakers available to answer your questions. Boot Düsseldorf, 22-30 January, Messe Düsseldorf. Boot Dusseldorf website |
Sail South With Rally Portugal
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| Sines, Portugal |
Sail south and explore ashore!
Entries are now open for Rally Portugal, with early payment benefits available until 19 January. Between 15 and 20 boats typically join us to cross Biscay and cruise down the coast of Portugal, visiting six destinations before finishing on the Algarve. At each rally destination we take time to get to know the area, visiting places of interest and enjoying local hospitality.
Some cruisers join Rally Portugal as the start of their transatlantic adventure with the ARC, others find it a convivial way to get to the Mediterranean, while others choose Rally Portugal as their summer holiday cruise. |
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| Oban |
Return of the Malts! Malts Cruise 8-21 July 2011
We are delighted to announce that the Malts Cruise will return for 2011. The format will be slightly different, but the scenery, sailing, camaraderie, and whisky will be just as enjoyable as ever.
The Cruise starts in Oban on 08 July, visits Tobermory and finishes at Port Ellen, Islay on 21 July. Places will be limited to 50 boats.
The event will be launched at the London Boat Show, and the new website will be available in January, for more information and online booking.
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