THE ARC REGATTA CELEBRATES ITS 39TH 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, number 39, 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 10 November: ARC Plus
ARC+ will depart Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on Sunday 10th November 2024 , sailing to Mindelo, Sao Vicente, Cape Verde for a 4-6 day stopover before re-starting to Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina, Granada on 22nd November. A maximum of 100 yachts are sailing on the ARC+ route.
at 12:45 – Multihull start / 13:00 Monohull start
Sunday 24 November: ARC
A fleet of approximately 150 ships will begin its Atlantic adventure on Sunday, November 24, 2024 by sailing direct to St Lucia, spending 18-21 days at sea on the classic trade wind route. ARC offers a two-week pre-departure program, a fun competition for cruising sailors or competitive racers, and a spectacular welcome in Rodney Bay.
12:30 Multihulls
12:45 Racing Divisions
13:00 Cruising Divisions