During last year’s ARC I was to be found at one point on the pulpit…
Sailing across the Atlantic
Dismasting, sinking, damage – ARC 2015, an event-filled rally
On the third night of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC 2015) a small Italian…
Rudder failure – 1,500 miles to sail across the Atlantic without a rudder
Like most dinghy sailors, I used to have fun sailing my boat without a rudder.…
ARC weather man Chris Tibbs prepares his boat for ocean cruising
When we bought our Wauquiez Centurion 40s, Taistealai, for ocean cruising, starting with the ARC…
Ocean-bound – experienced skippers offer their advice on ARC preparation
As this year marks the 30th running of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC), which…
Pets on board – how to go long-distance cruising with your dog or cat
Chester and Awa’s story is a boating bromance. It’s the touching tale of two inseparable…
Taking the northerly route across the Atlantic; our meteorologist explains
In the 2012 Atlantic Rally for Cruisers the winning boats, the Class 40 Vaquita and…
Storming the ARC – the fast way to cross the Atlantic in a cruising rally
Fish caught… 0 Freshly cooked meals …0 Books read …0 Sunbathing hours …0 Sundowners… 1…
‘Did you sail that thing here?’ – solo across the Atlantic in a Folkboat
It’s a funny thing, the further I sailed away from northern Europe, the more attention…
What should you keep in your grab bag or panic bag on a long voyage?
Panic bags, or grab bags if you prefer, are the collection of essentials that we…
What downwind sails should you have for an Atlantic crossing?
What downwind sails should you buy for an Atlantic crossing or cruising beyond the Caribbean?…
Gallery: What is it really like to sail across the Atlantic?
First: The experience of a family who crossed the Atlantic in a Hunter 410 with two…
Thought you’d left the paperwork behind when going off cruising? How to cut the paper trail
For those who choose to escape the confines of conventional life and spend a few…
Water on board: what should you carry? We ask ARC skippers for tips for an Atlantic crossing
Water is fundamental to every sailor’s survival at sea and one of our first priorities.…
Why sailing with friends is more fun, gives you more sleep, lower insurance and a chance to share costs
If you could reduce marina and car rental costs by 50 per cent, give yourself…
Spice up your Caribbean season with our insider’s guide to where to go
Saint Lucia Most transatlantic rally sailors end their voyage at the excellent new Rodney Bay…
The best route for an Atlantic crossing? It depends when you go
Weather is a large part of any Atlantic crossing: deciding when to go, which route…
What’s the right yacht for an Atlantic crossing? The one you’ve got now
Numerically, the most common yachts for sailing across the Atlantic are ordinary production cruisers with…
16 expert tips on sailing across the Atlantic from the Caribbean to Europe
Heading the other way? Planning to sail to the Caribbean from Europe? Check out our…
Ocean damage – tales of chafe, jury rigs and a shark on the rudder in the ARC
Crossing the Atlantic is hard on your gear, as the reports of ocean damage during…