Tag Archives: ARC
Cruising Shot of the Week
May I borrow a cup of rainbow, please? A great shot from BWS‘ Scott Akerman while running towards St. Lucia during the ARC! Do you have cool shots from your sailing adventures? Send them to me at cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com ________________________________________________________________ Live and Learn … Continue reading
ARC 2012 – Class 40 Vaquita Takes Line Honors
After a journey of over 3,300 nautical mails Class 40 Vaquita has taken line honors at the ARC 2012, having sailed from Gran Canaria in just over 12 days; a truly magnificent performance for a 40 footer. Vaquita looked superb as she … Continue reading
ARC Dismasting, Rudder Failure and Injury
Three yachts taking part in the ARC transatlantic rally have diverted to the Cape Verde Islands, one after being dismasting, another after complete rudder failure and a third with a crew injury. Racing yacht Spock, a Farr 585CC owned by German … Continue reading
They’re Off!
The 27th ARC fleet is now en route to Saint Lucia. 192 boats started 11/27 in moderate to strong north easterly winds speeding them away from the island. For the first time in ARC history, the start took place within … Continue reading
27th Atlantic Rally for Cruisers Gets Underway This Month
We’ll be following one of BWS‘s own, Scott Akerman, as he sails in this year’s ARC… The 27th Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) is scheduled to set sail on November 25th from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, heading 2,700nm across … Continue reading
ARC 2013 Opens for Entries: 60 Received Within Five Days
Entries are now being accepted for the 28th edition of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC), the world’s most popular sailing rally. The 2012 rally was booked up by late February, and cruisers are already keen to secure their place … Continue reading
Rally Friends Save Sinking Yacht
When an Australian yacht anchored in the Pacific atoll of Suwarrow was holed and in danger of sinking, quick action from fellow rally participants saved the boat, which is now under repair in American Samoa. Eleven World ARC boats were … Continue reading
Yachts Are Signing Up for the World ARC
Seventeen yachts have joined the World ARC 2014‐15 circumnavigation rally, which is now open for entries. The fleet ranges from Dehler 39 SQ Dignity to the 35m classic schooner Texel. The average World ARC boat is around 16m (54 feet), … Continue reading
ARC Departs Las Palmas in Clear Skies
This year’s ARC includes an expansive list of boats and range of sailors. Fair winds to all those participating. The 26th Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) set sail today from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, bound for Saint Lucia. A … Continue reading
No Vacancy: 2011 ARC Full
The 2011 ARC has reached is maximum 225 entries in record time. All boaters that are still interested in participating should fill out a registration form to be put on the wait list. In 2010 all boats on the wait … Continue reading
