THE ARC REGATTA CELEBRATES ITS 40TH EDITION WITH ITS TWO ATLANTIC ROUTES IN NOVEMBER FROM LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA
The Atlantic Rally for Cruisers regatta, the ARC, a classic on the nautical agenda of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, prepares sails for its new edition, at the capital’s sports pier. Two nautical rallies link Gran Canaria and its capital with the Caribbean every November.
The fleet of this nautical event, organized by the British company World Cruising Club, renews its commitment to the city and its annual Atlantic adventure at a time of year favourable for sailing from the Canary Islands.
Sunday 9 November: ARC+
12:45 – Multihull start
13:00 Monohull start
The first stage of the rally sails from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Mindelo Marina, São Vicente, a distance of approximately 850nm, taking between 5 and 7 days for a 12m (40’) cruising boat. Following the 4 to 6 day stopover, yachts to sail to Port Louis Marina, Grenada. The passage to the Caribbean is approximately 2150nm, and will take 12 to 16 days.
Crossing the Atlantic from the Canaries via Cape Verde enables boats to make the most of the north east trade winds; their latitude at 16º50’N is right in the path of the trade winds, promising a great sail to the Caribbean and a warm welcome awaiting your arrival.
Sunday 23 November: ARC
12:30 Multihulls
12:45 Racing Divisions
13:00 Cruising Divisions
The ARC fleet of approximately 150 boats will start their Atlantic adventure on Sunday, 23 November 2025, sailing directly to Saint Lucia, spending 18-21 days at sea on the classic trade wind route. The ARC offers a two-week pre-departure program, fun competition for cruising sailors, competitive racing, and a spectacular welcome in Rodney Bay