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Gran Canaria is a miniature continent
where centuries of rich history meet
natural spots of great beauty.
The premier location for nautical activities
in the Canary Islands.
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
Canaries, Lanzarote, Arrecife: Theft - February 2018 (20 Feb 2018)
Tenerife: Latest Facilities for Yachts (30 Nov 2017)
Santa Cruz de la Palma: Reports from Cruisers (29 Oct 2017)
Atlantic Islands (15 May 2017)
On Passage from Canary Islands to Cape Verdes: Attempted Boarding off W Sahara - November 2016 (16 Nov 2016)
EU VAT Update: Information Affecting Non-EU Boats Visiting Europe (03 Sep 2016)
Spanish Taxes applied to Foreign Registered Boats (14 Jan 2015)
Lanzarote, Arrecife: Preparing for an Atlantic Crossing at Marina Lanzarote (07 Jan 2015)
North Sails: How their new sailcloth Radian can work for cruisers (01 Sep 2013)
Taxes Levied by Marinas in Tenerife and La Gomera - Updated (13 Feb 2013)
Canary Islands: Abandoned Yacht last seen 700 miles WSW of the Canary Islands (31 Dec 2012)
Tenerife, San Miguel Marina: Detailed Review (10 Dec 2012)
Antigua: A New Sailing Rally between The Canary Islands and Antigua (28 Nov 2012)
Canaries:The ARC Forest Grows (19 Nov 2012)
Shipping Packages to the Canary Islands - New Information (30 Jul 2012)
Marina de Isla Graciosa - Further Comment on Berthing (04 Jun 2012)
Tenerife: San Miguel Update (26 Jan 2012)
Gran Canaria: Las Palmas Marina (26 Jan 2012)
Canary Islands, La Gomera: San Sebastian Marina - Dinghy Stolen (31 Oct 2011)
Tenerife: Las Galletas Update (11 Sep 2011)
Excellent Service From Seilas Marine, Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria (10 Feb 2011)
Plastimo Liferaft Certification: Gran Canaria (10 Dec 2010)
Marina Santa Cruz de la Palma (27 Sep 2010)
Spanish for Cruisers - 2nd Edition (03 Jun 2010)
A Cruise to the Eastern Islands from Gran Canaria (03 May 2010)
Las Palmas - Problems for Cruisers (07 Jan 2010)
La Graciosa, Canary Islands (02 Dec 2009)
Operation of commercial boats in the Canary Islands (17 Jun 2009)
Canary Islands, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria - Burglary (21 Jan 2009)
My First Atlantic Crossing (10 Jul 2008)
Update On Canary Islands Lighthouse Tax (28 Jul 2007)
Photos of Puerto de la Luz Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (06 Feb 2007)
More Information On Spanish Port Fees (05 Jan 2007)
Cruising Report On Morocco & Atlantic Islands September 2005 - January 2006 (08 Sep 2006)
Tazacorte Hardstanding Facilities (09 Feb 2006)
UK: The OCC Announces Awards for 2018 (12 Feb 2019)
Canary Islands, El Hierro: Frenchman sets off to cross the Atlantic in a Barrel (04 Jan 2019)
Saint Lucia, ARC 2018: Downwind all the way - The Kid take line honours (07 Dec 2018)
SSCA Net from Nova Scotia to South America: Volunteer Net Controllers Needed (05 Dec 2018)
ARC 2018 sets sail from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (25 Nov 2018)
Canary Islands: The Atlantic Rally For Cruisers 2018 Gets Underway (15 Nov 2018)
Canary Islands, Grand Canaria: Be aware of WACS if anchoring south of Las Palmas (08 Nov 2018)
Canary Islands, Las Palmas: 33rd Atlantic Rally for Cruisers prepares to set sail (31 Oct 2018)
Cruising Gib to Canaries: Industrial fishing off Morocco is a hazard for yachts (01 Aug 2018)
New route option launched for ARC - November 2018 (25 Jul 2018)
St Lucia: An emotional finale to ARC 2017 (20 Dec 2017)
Keel Failure off the Canary Islands (19 Dec 2017)
Planned 4 year circumnavigation ends in the Atlantic when Skipper lost overboard (30 Nov 2017)
Crossing the Atlantic with ARC 2017: Settling in to life at sea (27 Nov 2017)
Into the Atlantic: ARC 2017 Sets Sail from Gran Canaria (19 Nov 2017)
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: Parade of Nations at the ARC Opening Ceremony (12 Nov 2017)
ARC+ Cape Verde sets sail from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (05 Nov 2017)
32nd Atlantic Rally for Cruisers prepares to set sail (23 Oct 2017)
ARC 2016 comes to a close in Saint Lucia (18 Dec 2016)
ARC: Record-Breaking Rambler 88 arrives in Saint Lucia (29 Nov 2016)
Atlantic Crossing: Evacuation of five crew from ARC yacht NOAH (25 Nov 2016)
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: A Classic Start for ARC 2016 (20 Nov 2016)
Atlantic Crossing: ARC+ Cape Verde sets sail from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (07 Nov 2016)
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: 31st Atlantic Rally for Cruisers prepares to set sail (25 Oct 2016)
ARC 2015 Final Prize Giving (20 Dec 2015)
Team Brunel sail in to Saint Lucia to set a new ARC Course Record (30 Nov 2015)
Rocking and rolling to Saint Lucia: The 30th Edition of the ARC starts in spectacular style (22 Nov 2015)
Canary Islands, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: 30th ARC Officially Opens (15 Nov 2015)
ARC+ Cape Verde sets sail from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (08 Nov 2015)
Gran Canaria: 30th Atlantic Rally for Cruisers prepares to set sail (03 Nov 2015)
Atlantic Rally for Cruisers awarded the Medalla de Oro by the City of Las Palmas (25 Jun 2015)
Spanish Maritime & Navigation rates affecting cruisers in the Canaries - revised for 2015 - updated (19 Jan 2015)
The 29th Atlantic Rally for Cruisers wraps up in Saint Lucia (22 Dec 2014)
ARC+ 2014: Beach Party Wraps Up ARC+ for another year (12 Dec 2014)
Atlantic Crossing: ARC Course Record broken for 2nd year running (03 Dec 2014)
ARC 2014 Opening Ceremony: Flags and Bands One week to the start (16 Nov 2014)
ARC+ Cape Verde sets sail from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (09 Nov 2014)
29th Atlantic Rally for Cruisers sets sail in November (05 Nov 2014)
Canary Islands, Lanzarote, Arrecife: Marina Lanzarote is officially open (21 Oct 2014)
Saint Lucia, Rodney Bay: The first edition of ARC+ comes to a close (13 Dec 2013)
ARC Course Record Broken: New New fastest crossing time from Gran Canaria to Saint Lucia by SY Caro (06 Dec 2013)
The 28th Atlantic Rally for Cruisers sets sail from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (25 Nov 2013)
ARC 2013 Official Opening Ceremony: Flags and Bands (18 Nov 2013)
ARC 2013: Club Racing Across the Atlantic (15 Nov 2013)
TransAtlantic Rally: The first ARC+ sets sail from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (12 Nov 2013)
Canaries, Lanzarote: Women & Cruising Forum at Puerto Calero (08 Nov 2013)
Mediterranean Anchoring Restrictions (22 Jul 2013)
ARC Boats Leave Green Wake with Environmental Projects (25 Jun 2013)
New Cape Verdes Route Proves Popular with ARC Sailors (14 May 2013)
Atlantic Rally for Cruisers Announces Second Start Date and Stopover in Cape Verdes for 2013 rally (06 May 2013)
Rescued at sea for the second time in four months (27 Mar 2013)
Canary Islands, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: New Marina Boatyard (25 Mar 2013)
2013 set to be the biggest year ever for the ARC (31 Jan 2013)
ARC 2012 - Draws to a close with prize winners announced (22 Dec 2012)
Canary Islands, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: ARC Cruising Boats Start (29 Nov 2012)
Canary Islands, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: Celebration of the Official Opening of ARC 2012 (20 Nov 2012)
Spain and the Canary Islands: Anchoring Restrictions (11 Oct 2012)
ARC 2012 Now Full (26 Mar 2012)
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: Dia Triste - Pedro Texaco Retires (06 Feb 2012)
ARC2011: First Yacht Arrives in Saint Lucia after an 11 Day Crossing (02 Dec 2011)
ARC 2011 Starts (20 Nov 2011)
Gran Canaria: ARC 2011 - Flags and bands celebrate the official opening of the 26th ARC (16 Nov 2011)
Canary Islands: New Subsea Volcanic Eruption Occurs Near El Hierro (16 Oct 2011)
Canary Islands: Las Palmas Marina Boatyard now Closed (20 Apr 2011)
First Sailing Yacht Finishes in ARC 2010 (06 Dec 2010)
ARC 2010 Starts - 233 Yachts Cross the Line in Sunshine (21 Nov 2010)
Calling All ARC'86 Children! (12 May 2010)
The 25th ARC set to be the most popular rally yet as World Cruising Club signs up the 200th entry (03 Mar 2010)
Light Winds for Start of ARC 2009 (22 Nov 2009)
First ARC Arrivals at Rodney Bay after a slow crossing (08 Dec 2008)
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