November 20 – December 11 2018
The ARC race is the largest trans ocean race of its kind in the world. Over 200 yachts take part and the race division is hotly contested. Conceived as a friendly race for cruising yachts to make the Atlantic crossing both safer and more enjoyable, it has evolved into competitive event but still retains its original friendly ethos.
ARC Transatlantic Race 2018 – Our fleet of yachts are available for whole boat charter or individual crew places for the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC)
About the event:
The Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) is a famous annual transatlantic event that is the largest Trans Ocean race of its kind in the world. The ARC Race organisers ensure a high level of safety and also organise some great social events suitable for the whole family. The ARC yacht race takes you across 2700 miles of the Atlantic Ocean from the Canaries to the Caribbean on the trade wind route intended to give optimum exciting downwind sailing.
Where?
The start of the ARC race is in Las Palmas in the Canaries and the race fleet head west. It finishes in Rodney Bay in the idyllic Caribbean Island of St Lucia.
When?
· Pre-Race Preparation Programme: 20th to 24th November 2018
· Race start: 25th November 2018
· Approximate finish: Soon after the 11th of December*
*Note- this race can take between 14 and 21 days to complete and we cannot predict an accurate ETA.
Performance Yacht Racing realise the importance of bringing the crew together and preparing them, as a team, for a long distance race like the ARC Transatlantic. We offer a pre-race programme in the Canaries that ensures you are prepared and confident around your yacht before the race start. During the pre-race programme you can expect to take part in a range of activities, carried out onshore, alongside in the marina and out on the water, to include safety briefings, sail changes and manoeuvres, as well as covering the use of spinnakers and downwind sailing. This pre-race programme will also involve the purchasing and stowage of provisions, social events and will allow you to attend a variety of seminars as offered by the ARC race organisers.
Included:
Pre-race preparation programme
Professional skipper
First mate
All food when on open passage
Access to all World Cruising Club seminars and events
Team race shirts and polo shirts
All safety equipment including personal AIS beacons
St Lucia to Antigua Cruise – Additional Mile Builder
Contact us for more details of this mile builder.
Join the winners! In 2010 Global Yacht Racing and EH01 won both their division and the IRC class overall and have the pewter mug to prove it. For first timers the ARC Race is definitely the challenge of a lifetime and nothing beats the sense of achievement of arriving at your destination after crossing the Atlantic Ocean. Even for seasoned ocean warriors there is something amazing about being propelled across such a vast stretch of water by harnessing the power of nature. Offshore yacht racing is also about experiencing the powerful beauty of the nature, whether it be a serene sunset or a wild gale whipping the tops of towering waves. Or if you’re not into all that hippy sentiment then the satisfaction of being able to say “been there and got the T-shirt” is enough! Either way we’ve been doing this race since 2006 and can say that nothing comes close to the feeling of that first celebratory drink on the dock upon arrival in St Lucia after two weeks at sea!
How to Book:
· Email : crew@performanceyachtracing.com
· Phone: (+44) 01983 242 033
Crew Fee – £3,995
ARC Race 2018 – Individual Crew Place – Deposit £1,600.00 (GBP)
ARC Race 2018 – Individual Crew Place – Total Fee £3,995.00 (GBP)
Information : https://performanceyachtracing.com
Pictures: Internet
Calendar of the events to the end of 2018 year :
https://performanceyachtracing.com/info-zone/race-calendar/#espresso_calendar
