The enduring Atlantic Rally for Cruisers: Perspectives from the sailors who've done it

The ultimate school run: 53 children, 3 dogs, and a 3,000-mile Atlantic adventure

Hundreds of sailors successfully crossed the Atlantic in December as the ARC rally celebrates 40 yearsThe dream of crossing the Atlantic never fades and hundreds of sailors successfully sailed from Las Palmas to Grenada with the ARC+ in December, with the leading boats making a quick crossing in sparkling conditions while the later arrivals were hit by heavy squalls, gusting over 50 knots. More than 400 sailors in 84 boats from 26 countries set …

The enduring Atlantic Rally for Cruisers: Perspectives from the sailors who've done it

It’s 40 years on from the first ARC rally. Yachts are bigger, and technology is smarter – but experiencing the crossing of an ocean remains unchanged. Elaine Bunting reportsOpen to all: PanExplore is one of several operators that offers novice sailors a chance to complete an ARC. Photo: PanExplore.comAsk Atlantic Rally for Cruisers sailors arriving in St Lucia what it was like to cross the Atlantic and most people will tell you about the pract…