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ARC Europe Rally - now for the Atlantic crossing

by Jeremy Wyatt on 21 May 2010
ARCE10 - Bermuda - Startline - All boats on line1 SW
It was smiles and waves of farewell and thanks from the ARC Europe crews this week as the transatlantic cruising rally to Europe set sail for the longest leg of the journey - the 1800nm passage from Bermuda to the Azores.

Gentle weather conditions meant that a start could be held inside St.George's Harbour, providing a spectacle for crews, visitors and local well wishers as the fleet headed through the narrow 'Town Cut' and towards the open sea under full sail.

The picture perfect start rounded off what has been an excellent visit to Bermuda for the rally with all participants greatly appreciating what the Island offers its visitors.

Brian Oatley, Commodore of the St.George's Dinghy & Sports Club, gave the start and bid the yachts farewell, wishing them a safe and swift passage to the Azores with the hope of seeing them again one day when they next sail to Bermuda.

A large flotilla of local craft took to the water to enjoy the start and see the visiting yachts safely on their way again. Bermuda has been a very welcoming destination and a popular stopover with all the crews. The dockside at the St.George's Dinghy & Sports Club has been the scene of much activity as crews have prepared for their long ocean passage, whilst the Club House has been the focus for many social evenings.

It has also been a great place for the crews to get to know one another better and a real sense of camaraderie has built within the fleet.

En route to Horta in the Azores, yachts will be reporting their daily positions, which together with logs and photos from the yachts are displayed on the ARC Europe website. The first arrivals are expect in 12-14 days.

ARCE10 - Bermuda - Startline - Heading out to sea3 © SW
ARCE10 - Bermuda - Startline - Heading out to sea3 © SW


About ARC Europe Rally:
ARC Europe 2010 started from Nanny Cay Marina, Tortola, British Virgin Islands on 06 May, with other yachts joining up at Bermuda before crossing the Atlantic to the Azores.

Entries: ARC Europe is open to cruising monohulls with a minimum length of 27 ft (8.23m) and cruising multihulls from 27 to 60 ft (8.23 - 18.29m) LOA. As the Rally is open solely to cruising yachts, they may motor in calm periods; results are calculated for each leg and fun prizes awarded.

Rally Website : www.worldcruising.com/arceurope .

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