The ARC

The Atlantic Rally for Cruisers, is an annual transatlantic rally starting each November from Gran Canaria and crosses to the Caribbean island of St Lucia.  The largest transocean sailing event in the world, every year the ARC brings together over 200 yachts from every corner of the globe.

 

Departing from: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Destination: Rodney Bay, St Lucia, one of the most beautiful islands in the Lesser Antilles.

Departure Date:  22 November, 2009

Distance:  2700 nautical miles

Route: The NE tradewind route

Crossing Time: On average between 14 and 21 days