Please select your home edition
Edition
A+T Instruments 2024 Leaderboard

ARC January off to a busy start

by World Cruising Club 8 Jan 2023 14:02 PST

ARC January has a packed programme over the next week in Las Palmas, more crews are arriving every day, boats are checking in and the docks are buzzing with preparations for the crossing. Safety checks have got off to a flying start and the safety inspectors will be visiting all the boats taking part in the rally over the next few days, chatting to crews about the equipment onboard and offering advice and expertise.

Yesterday saw the start of the evening events' programme with welcome drinks held at the Sotavento Terrace in the marina. Participants got to know their fellow sailors for the Atlantic crossing over drinks and local tapas, swapping stories of their journeys so far. World Cruising Club Operations Director, Suzana Tetlow, welcomed everyone to the rally and gave an overview of some of the week's activities.

Today the ARC January Opening Ceremony will take place, marking the countdown to the start in a week's time! Over 15 different nationalities will be represented celebrating the nations taking part in the rally with a colourful parade around the marina culminating in the raising of the countries' flags overlooking the harbour.

As the programme gears up across the week there is plenty to keep crews busy and to assist in their preparations for the crossing. Many participants will take advantage of the seminars led by marine specialists and experts in the industry, and the interactive liferaft demonstration provided by the safety team, led by Roger Seymour from Hamble School of Yachting.

Of course it's not all serious and there will also be social events across the week including a 70's Disco themed costume party, happy hours and the Farewell Party at El Pueblo Canario.

Related Articles

All smiles among first finishers of the AEGEAN 600
The fastest teams crossed the finish line today at Cape Sounion As the fastest teams crossed the finish line today at Cape Sounion and made their way to the harbour at Olympic Marine, there were exhausted smiles all around. Posted on 10 Jul
British Classic Week day 4
It was a classic Solent day in Cowes for the OneSails inshore race It was a classic Solent day in Cowes for day 4 of British Classic Week with hot temperatures, sunshine and no breeze in the morning before the sea breeze kicked in from the west and it was time to go racing. Posted on 10 Jul
iQFOiL Worlds a Aarhus day 5
Finalists locked in for new Medal Series format With the sea breeze stubbornly refusing to make an appearance, Day 5 of the iQFOiL World Championship turned into a long waiting game both ashore and on the water. Posted on 10 Jul
Jazz Turner Video Interview
How she Faced Everything And Rose during Project FEAR I travelled to Brighton Marina to catch up with Jazz, talking about her own sailing, the challenges she faced during the circumnavigation, how the money raised will be used, and a glimpse of her future projects! Posted on 10 Jul
CYCS SailMV's Vineyard Cup Preview
The regatta will feature stunning classics racing around the beautiful island of Martha's Vineyard. The second Classic Yacht Challenge Series (CYCS) event of the 2025 season gets under way on Friday, July 11 with the Vineyard Cup organized by Sail Martha's Vineyard (SailMV). Posted on 10 Jul
America's Cup: Luna Rossa to sail for Naples club.
Italian Challenger Luna Rossa will contest the next America's Cup as the team of a Naples club. Italian Challenger Luna Rossa will contest its seventh America's Cup as the team of the Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia of Naples, as club that is new to the America's Cup. Posted on 10 Jul
International Moth Worlds at Lake Garda Day 3
Big breeze in the morning, calm in the afternoon The third day of racing at the 2025 Moth World Championship kicked off early, with the first warning signal for the Blue fleet scheduled for 8:30 AM. Due to strong northerly winds, however, the fleet's departure was postponed to 9:00. Posted on 10 Jul
Introducing the Micro Gateway from Cyclops Marine
Live load data, simplified - smaller, smarter, even more connected At Cyclops Marine, we're driven by the pursuit of precision, performance, and progress. As the marine industry continues to embrace digital transformation, our technology is evolving rapidly. Posted on 10 Jul
Everything to know about The Ocean Race Europe
One month to go to the race start in Kiel One month out from the start of the 2025 edition of The Ocean Race Europe seven mixed-gender crews made up of sailors from across 13 nations are in the throes of their final preparations for the Race start in Kiel, Germany. Posted on 10 Jul
The countdown to the Race to Mackinac
2025 is a landmark year for the Chicago Yacht Club 2025 is a landmark year for the Chicago Yacht Club and the Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust Financial Corporation. Posted on 10 Jul
Doyle_SailWorld_728X90px_GP BOTTOMSelden 2020 - FOOTERMaritimo M600