World Cruising USA

09/03/2026

THE WORLD IS WAITING.

World ARC 2028–29 is now open for entries.

There are some sailing dreams that stay in the back of your mind for years. One day, we’ll sail around the world.

Maybe this is the year you stop saying one day.

World ARC is a 15-month, 26,000-nautical-mile journey around the world, taking you across oceans and into some of the most remote, beautiful and extraordinary places on Earth. But it is about so much more than the miles you sail.

It’s waking up somewhere you never imagined you’d reach. Meeting people whose lives are completely different from your own. Exploring islands, sharing sundowners with new friends, laughing around a table after a long passage and watching your boat disappear over the horizon as you set off for the next adventure.

And somewhere along the way, the people you started the rally with become your World ARC family. You share the highs, the challenges, the celebrations and the moments that you know you’ll still be talking about years later.

That’s why we always say World ARC is more than a circumnavigation.
It’s a chapter of your life that you’ll never forget.

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, don’t leave it until later. Planning a circumnavigation takes time, and places in the fleet are limited. The sooner you enter, the sooner the dream becomes a plan, and the sooner you can start preparing your boat, your crew and yourself for the adventure ahead.

Will you be joining us?

Enter Here: https://worldcruising.com/events/world-arc

08/30/2026

ARC & ARC+ 2026 have you purchased your Official gear?

This is your last chance to order for collection at Rally Check-in in Las Palmas.

Don’t miss out!

08/28/2026

Contest Yachts becomes the first partner Monohull Manufacturer in World Cruising Club's Bluewater Partnership Programme

08/13/2026

ARC Europe 2027 is OPEN for ENTRY!

If you are wanting to sail to Europe in 2027, this is your chance to join this VERY popular Rally!

We have limited spaces - ENTER TODAY!

08/04/2026

Ready to start planning your next bluewater adventure?

Join us at one of our upcoming shoreside events to meet the World Cruising Club team, chat with experienced rally sailors, and discover what it's really like to take part in an ARC or World ARC rally.

🇺🇸 United States - Annapolis Sailboat Show

• Thursday October 16, 2026
World ARC Seminar - 08:30-10:30
Register here: https://worldcruising.com/world-arc-seminar-usa

• Thursday October 16, 2026
World Cruising Club Rendezvous – 18:00
Register here: https://worldcruising.com/annapolis-rendezvous

• Friday October 17, 2026
Atlantic Circuit Seminar – 09:00–10:30
Register here: https://worldcruising.com/atlantic-circuit-seminar

Whether you're dreaming of crossing the Atlantic, planning a circumnavigation, or simply looking for inspiration, we'd love to meet you.

Places are limited, so reserve your spot today via the links above.

07/17/2026

Planning to cross the Atlantic in 2026? Now is the time to join the ARC.

With less than four months until the fleet gathers in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, preparations are well underway for the 2026 edition of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers.

If you've been considering joining the world's most established transatlantic rally, don't leave your entry too late. From 1 August, a late entry surcharge will apply, so now is the ideal time to secure your place and begin preparing alongside the rest of the fleet.

Whether you're sailing as a couple, with family or friends, the ARC offers far more than a route across the Atlantic. Participants benefit from expert seminars, safety inspections, shoreside events, technical support and, perhaps most importantly, an incredible community of like-minded sailors who share the adventure from start to finish.

Every year, lifelong friendships are formed before the start line is even crossed.

Join the 2026 fleet, start planning your Atlantic crossing with confidence, and become part of a sailing event that has inspired thousands of sailors over the past 40 years.

⏰ Enter before 1 August to avoid the late entry surcharge.

07/16/2026

07/09/2026

Dreaming of sailing around the world?

Join us at our World ARC Seminar in Annapolis on October 16 and discover everything you need to know to turn that dream into reality.

Hear firsthand from experienced sailors who have completed a circumnavigation, gain invaluable insights from the World Cruising Club team, and learn what it really takes to prepare for the adventure of a lifetime. Whether you’re just starting to plan or are ready to cast off, this seminar is packed with practical advice, inspiration, and the opportunity to have your questions answered by the experts.

Annapolis
October 16

Register today to let us know you’ll be there - space is limited! Link in our bio.

06/24/2026

After a long passage, that first drink ashore always seems to hit a little differently. 🍻🌊

Maybe it’s a cold b**r at the marina bar. Fresh coffee after a night landfall. A dark rum shared in the cockpit. Or something local you’ve been thinking about since the last waypoint.

Whatever it is, it usually tastes like relief, accomplishment, and the start of a good story.

What’s your traditional landfall drink after a passage?

06/20/2026

Ocean sailing starts long before you leave the dock.

The sailors who feel the most prepared usually aren’t the ones with the most gear. They’re the ones who ask questions early, stay organized, and lean on the experience of people who’ve done it before.

A good checklist keeps small things from becoming big problems offshore, and good advice can save you time, money, and a lot of unnecessary stress along the way. That’s one of the biggest advantages of rally sailing. You’re never figuring it all out alone.

From rally handbooks and monthly prep updates to experienced crews who’ve already crossed oceans, there’s a community ready to help you prepare with confidence.

The horizon feels a lot closer once you have a plan. ⛵️