World Cruising Club: 2027 Rallies Open for Bluewater Adventures

September is here and there is plenty happening at World Cruising Club.

2027 Rally Entries

Planning your next adventure? Now is the time to secure your place. Entries are now open for:

ARC Europe 2027: West to East across the Atlantic, from the Caribbean or US East Coast via Bermuda and the Azores to Portugal: Enter ARC Europe 2027
World ARC 2028–29: The ultimate bluewater adventure – a 15-month, 26,000 nautical mile circumnavigation: Enter World ARC 2028-29

World ARC Rally boats in the South Pacific. Image (c) World Cruising Club.

Opening soon:

ARC+ 2027: A two-stage Atlantic crossing via Cape Verde, finishing in Grenada. Entry Opens on 3 Sep 2026. Get notified.
ARC 2027: The original Atlantic Rally for Cruisers, sailing from Gran Canaria to Saint Lucia. Entry Opens on 3 Sep 2026. Get notified.
ARC Baltic 2027: Visiting five countries over one month and a thousand miles of sailing. Entry Opens on 8 Sep 2026. Get notified.

With our rallies attracting sailors from around the world, spaces can fill quickly. If you have been thinking about joining us, don’t leave it until next year to make a decision. Enter now to secure your place and give yourself plenty of time to prepare. Enter a Rally.

Not quite ready to commit?

Request an Information Pack and find out more about the route, dates, costs and what is included.

Setting sail on a World Cruising Club Rally. Image (c) World Cruising Club.

Come and Meet us this Autumn

Our Shoreside Events programme is designed to bring together past, present and future rally participants, experienced sailors and marine industry experts.

Whether you are planning your first Atlantic crossing, considering a circumnavigation or simply dreaming about your next adventure, these events are a great opportunity to ask questions, get practical advice and meet the people behind the rallies.

Advance registration is essential for our events, so please sign up if you are planning to attend.

Bluewater Cruisers’ Question Time. – 19 September 2026, Southampton: Includes a complimentary Southampton Boat Show ticket, provided by Advanced Rigging & Hydraulics. Register Here.

World ARC Seminar – 20 September 2026, Southampton: Meet sailors who have just completed their own circumnavigation, ask questions and get a better understanding of what life on World ARC is really like. Register Here.

ARC Baltic Seminar – 26 September 2026, Southampton: Come along, get inspired and start planning your Baltic adventure. Register Here.

US Shoreside Events

Annapolis Sailboat Show, October 15-18, 2026, Annapolis MD

If you’re visiting the show, do stop by our stand to chat with Paul and the team about rallies and bluewater sailing – or simply to share your latest news from the water.

We’ll also be hosting a USA Rendezvous in Annapolis on October 16, 2026, this is always a great opportunity for us to catch up with past participants and meet those considering joining a World Cruising Club rally.

It’s free to attend but please register to join us, we’d love to see you! Register Here

World ARC Seminar, October 16, 2026. Annapolis MD

A free, two-hour deep dive into the World ARC circumnavigation – exploring the route, remarkable destinations, and the boat and crew preparation needed to take on this incredible voyage. Register Here.

Atlantic Circuit Seminar, October 17, 2026. Annapolis MD

A free, two-hour seminar packed with insights on sailing to Europe and back to the Caribbean – or buying a boat in Europe and making the Atlantic crossing home via the ARC. Register Here.

Bluewater sailing. Image (c) World Cruising Club.

Bluewater Partnership Programme

We are delighted to announce the launch of our Bluewater Partnership Programme, bringing World Cruising Club together with leading yacht builders to create even more opportunities for education, preparation and support for bluewater sailors. We are excited to already welcome Contest Yachts and Balance Catamarans to the programme.

The initiative brings together our experience of organising ocean rallies with the expertise of prestigious yacht manufacturers, helping sailors prepare their boats and crews for life offshore.

Meet us at Cannes Yachting Festival

We are particularly excited to be collaborating with both Contest Yachts and Balance Catamarans at the Cannes Yachting Festival this September. If you are heading to Cannes, come and see us and have a chat about any of our rallies, bluewater cruising and what it takes to prepare for an ocean adventure.

You’ll find us at:

CONTEST YACHTS STAND: Thursday 10 September and Saturday 12 September
BALANCE CATAMARANS STAND: Friday 11 September

Come and meet the WCC team, explore the latest yachts from these two renowned builders and chat with the Contest and Balance teams about their approach to bluewater sailing.

ARC & ARC+ 2026 – The Countdown is on

While we are busy looking ahead to 2027 and beyond, our thoughts are also firmly on Las Palmas. The ARC and ARC+ fleets will soon be gathering in Gran Canaria and excitement is already building for this year’s Atlantic crossing. For many crews, the preparation has been months, or even years, in the making.

ARC 2025 boats in the Canary Islands. Image (c) World Cruising Club.

Getting ready with our Autumn Webinars

We’ve been hosting a series of webinars exclusively for this year’s ARC and ARC+ participants, giving them the chance to hear directly from sailors who have already made the crossing.

The sessions cover a range of practical topics, with plenty of opportunity for participants to ask questions and get honest advice from people who have done it themselves.

It’s all part of our commitment to helping our crews feel prepared, supported and ready for the adventure ahead.

ARC+ 2025 participants in Grenada. Image (c) World Cruising Club.

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