Atlantic Rally for Cruisers 2017<\/p>\n
BY ADMIN \u2022 NOVEMBER 24, 2017 \u2022 BREAKING NEWS, HOMEMOSAIC, REGATTAS \u2022 COMMENTS (0) \u2022 45<\/p>\n
A spectacular sight as the 2016 fleet set off for Saint Lucia. Credit: James Mitchell\/WCC<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s trans-Atlantic rally from Las Palmas, Gran Canaria to the Caribbean island of St Lucia is underway. In total almost 300 yachts from 28 countries, crewed by 1,600 people, will make a 2,700-mile Atlantic crossing in the 32nd edition of the event.<\/p>\n
A common criticism of the ARC is that it has increasingly been taken over by large yachts, at the expense of those of more ordinary means. This might appear to be confirmed by the largest yachts on the entry list, which includes Giorgio Benussi\u2019s stunning custom built Baltic 130 My Song, plus Bob Eichler\u2019s 100ft Sparkman and Stephens sloop Altair, plus a host of other yachts above 70ft, more than half of them Oysters and Swans. However, a look at the other end of the list tells a different story \u2013 the smallest boat is just 30ft (Pierre-Yves Luxey\u2019s Pogo 30 Avel Biz). Among the boats under 35ft there\u2019s also a 1980s Sigma 33 (Edward Clay\u2019s Wam Bam), a Bavaria 32 (Jarmo Koskivuori\u2019s Aava), plus four Hallberg Rassys, while the oldest boat looks to be Grant Jamieson-Hesk\u2019s classic wooden 9-ton Hillyard Trimley Maid.<\/p>\n
This year there will be almost 50 multihulls taking part. Credit: James Mitchell\/WCC<\/p>\n
There were two departures from Las Palmas, the first on November 5 for the smaller fleet sailing in the ARC+ that routes via Sao Vicente in the Cape Verde islands. The second, November 19 for the main fleet, sailing directly to St Lucia. The ARC+ fleet is expected to arrive between November 26-31, while the bulk of the main fleet is expected to finish between December 6-11.<\/p>\n
Whatever time of day or night they arrive, each boat is welcomed to Rodney Bay Marina at the finish with rum punches, fresh fruit and chilled beer. Many boats then remain in St Lucia for Christmas, enjoying the beautiful island and famed local hospitality, before continuing on to explore the rest of the Caribbean. In many cases they form small groups in which to cruise in company, and often meet up with friends made on the ARC area\u2019s many anchorages. The event is routinely oversubscribed, but entries for ARC 2018 are now open.<\/p>\n
Pin It<\/p>\n
LEAVE A REPLY<\/p>\n
Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *<\/p>\n
Name *Email *Website<\/p>\n
Comment<\/p>\n
RECENT POSTS<\/p>\n
Seasonal maintenance: Preparing for next year<\/p>\n
Baltic yard reveals luxurious Sunreef 50<\/p>\n
Lipinski wins Mini-Transat la Boulangere<\/p>\n
New Year launch for elegant Grand Large 520<\/p>\n
Destination: Port Ginesta, Spain<\/p>\n
Atlantic Rally for Cruisers 2017<\/p>\n
Maintenance: choosing sailcloth<\/p>\n
The rise of the Adventure Sailing industry<\/p>\n
Volvo Ocean Race \u2013 Opportunities and Challenges<\/p>\n
French yard offers innovative and spacious cat<\/p>\n
via Atlantic Rally for Cruisers 2017 | Yachting News Update | The Business of Boat Ownership and Marina Berths<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Atlantic Rally for Cruisers 2017 BY ADMIN \u2022 NOVEMBER 24, 2017 \u2022 BREAKING NEWS, HOMEMOSAIC, REGATTAS \u2022 COMMENTS (0) \u2022 45 A spectacular sight as the 2016 fleet set off for Saint Lucia. Credit: James Mitchell\/WCC This year\u2019s trans-Atlantic rally … Continue reading