World Cruising Club March News: Busy Schedule of Shore-Based Activities
World Cruising Club has a busy spring and summer of shorebased activities ahead, with ‘Red Trouser’ dinners providing an opportunity to talk boats and bluewater sailing over a meal or a drink and a series of Bluewater Days on both sides of the Atlantic aimed at aspiring cruisers.
Published 1 month ago
All past and future ralliers are welcome at World Cruising Club’s rendezvous and ‘red trouser’ dinners which are a lovely opportunity to talk boats and bluewater sailing over a meal or a drink and Bluewater Days which are aimed at aspiring cruisers.
Bluewater Days
Can you help aspiring cruisers? We’re looking for friendly people willing to share their experiences and expertise to join our Bluewater Days and online seminars in the UK, Sweden and the USA. If this might interest you, please email Rachel at World Cruising Club media@worldcruising.com.
Coming up… UK, USA, Netherlands, Sweden
Our Bluewater Days are ideal for anyone planning on joining a rally or independent cruising. A mix of seminar presentations from marine specialists, experienced skipper panels, ARC-ready boats to view, mini exhibition of marine companies and lots of fellow sailors to chat with.
Oslo, 29 March
Seminar day for aspiring bluewater cruisers at KNS in Oslo. Covering safety, sails, equipment, sailing paperwork and a skipper panel Q&A with ARC 2023 sailors.
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Annapolis, May 3
Come and meet the USA team! Presentations on cruising topics, a mini exhibition of marine companies, ARC-ready boats.
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Lymington, 17 May
Join us at Berthon Marina for bluewater presentations, practical safety demonstrations, ARC-ready boats and a tour of Berthon’s refit yard.
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Stockholm, 14 June
Returning to Bullando Marina with a full schedule of presentations, exhibition of marine companies, ARC-ready boats and a liferaft demonstration.
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Shoreside Social Activities
Everyone is welcome at our shoreside socials, whether you’re thinking of joining a rally or are a seasoned ocean sailor. These fun events are a great way to renew old acquaintances and meet new friends.
29 March, Olso
Red Trouser Dinner at the KNS in Dronningen. NOK 890 for a delicious 3-course meal with drinks included. Red trousers are optional!
20 April, Saint Lucia
Caribbean Rendezvous in Rodney Bay Marina – meet & mingle with food, drinks and live music to celebrate your ARC adventure!
More information and register here
14 June, Stockholm
‘Roda byxor middag’ at the Bullando Krog for all past and future ARC sailors.
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Rally Updates
The World ARC 2023-24 fleet is on the final stage of the adventure, heading from Brazil to the Caribbean. Most of the fleet is visiting the island of Fernando de Noronha, and some are also stopping at Devils Island on their way to Grenada. The rally concludes in Saint Lucia in April.
This photo (above) is from the crew of XC-50 Brainwave (SUI) making landfall in St Helena last month as part of their World ARC odyssey. Located in the middle of the southern Atlantic, St Helena is one of 20 island official destinations on the rally route. Over 100 islands will be in the log book after independent cruising in French Polynesia, Fiji, Australia and the Caribbean. If you’re interested in exploring the islands of the world, click here for a World ARC info pack.
The 34 World ARC 2025-26 boats are now heading across the Pacific to Hiva Oa in French Polynesia, having enjoyed their time in Colombia, Panama and Galapagos. Follow the fleet on World ARC Instagram @world_arc-rally
The 25th ARC Europe sets sail in May, heading west-to-east across the Atlantic via Bermuda, the Azores and Portugal. 35 yachts are in the fleet – a lovely mix of old friends from ARC and ARC+, World ARC circumnavigators returning to Europe and new ralliers from North America.
ARC Portugal is all about supporting new cruisers in their first offshore adventure, and this sociable rally departs Plymouth later in May, crossing Biscay and then hopping down the coast of Portugal to Lagos.
2025 is a big year for east-to-west transatlantics – it’s the 40th edition of the original ARC, the rally that started everything. With 79 boats in the ARC+ fleet and 140 in the ARC fleet, there are still a small number of spaces available if you’d like to join us – email now
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General Enquiries:
For information about participating in World Cruising Club rallies, please contact mail@worldcruising.com or call +44 (0)1983 296060
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Related to following destinations: Annapolis, East Coast (USA), Rodney Bay, St. Lucia, Stockholm, Sweden, USA
Related to the following Cruising Resources: Atlantic and Caribbean, Atlantic Crossing, Circumnavigation, Circumnavigation, General, Pacific, Pacific Crossing, Rallies, Routing
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