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ARC Caribbean 1500


Tel:(USA) +1 757-788-8872 / (UK) +44 (0)1983 296060
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The ARC Caribbean 1500 Rally is the largest and longest-running offshore cruising event in the Americas. Departs early November from Portsmouth, VA. and sails either 1500 miles to the British Virgin Islands or 875 miles to The Bahamas. Discover the adventure, camaraderie, competition and lifelong friendships that bring crews back year after year. Organised by World Cruising Club.
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Over 200 boats and 1200 people take part in the ARC every year
2700 NM across the Atlantic from Gran Canaria to Saint Lucia
A rally for everyone; families, racers, couples, big boats and modest boats
Two weeks of pre-departure activities in Las Palmas
Welcomed in Saint Lucia with a rum punch and a chilled beer
Fantastic achievement - crossing an ocean on a small sailboat