Sunday 23rd November

CLASSES: IRC - see General Conditions, Appendix II

Organised by World Cruising Club under the auspices of the Royal Ocean Racing Club.
RORC IRC Division Popular transatlantic event with large international fleet.

The Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) is the largest annual trans-ocean event, with 2008 being the twenty-third edition. Whilst the majority of the yachts are cruising yachts there is an IRC Racing Division within the ARC, and an Invitation IRC Racing Division for yachts 60-90ft LOA; in 2008 both IRC Divisions are again to be run under the auspices of the RORC. Following the traditional trade wind route from the Canary Islands to the Caribbean the ARC attracts in excess of 200 yachts.

TROPHIES: For all classes

SSS MINIMUM: 34 or STIX MINIMUM 32 and AVS MINIMUM 130-0.002 x m (where m is minimum sailing weight in Kg)
Boats with series date of 1995 and later will be categorised under STIX only.
Boats with series date before 1995 may be categorised under either STIX or SSSN.

ELIGIBILITY: The race is open to monohull yachts between 8.23m and 25.91m (27’-85’)

SPECIAL REGULATIONS: The RORC IRC Divisions are ISAF Offshore Special Regulations for Category 1 with RORC prescriptions, and ARC Safety Equipment Requirements

LONG DISTANCE COMMUNICATIONS: Yachts must be fitted with a communications system capable of sending an e-mail message whilst at sea (via SSB radio or satellite system). It is strongly recommended that yachts are also fitted with SSB radio to enable participation in the ARC Radio Net during the crossing.

POSITION REPORTS: Will be updated regularly on the World Cruising Club website http://www.worldcruising.com/arc

ENTRIES: World Cruising Club, 120 High Street, Cowes, Isle of Wight PO31 7AX

ENTRY LIMIT: The ARC is limited to 225 entries; a waiting list is started when the limit is reached. Whilst there is no closing date for entries, potential entrants are urged to submit their entries by May to ensure a place.
Tel: +44 (0) 1983 296060 Fax: +44 (0) 1983 295959
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Muelle Deportivo, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria Rodney Bay Marina, St Lucia (restricted by draught)

START: 23rd November

COURSE: Las Palmas - Gran Canaria to starboard - Rodney Bay, St Lucia
Approximately 2,700 miles

RACE HQ AT START: ARC Office,
Muelle Deportivo, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria
Tel: +34 928 23 46 78 Fax: +34 928 24 55 70

RACE HQ AT FINISH: ARC Office,
Rodney Bay Marina, St Lucia
Tel: +1 758 452 9490. Fax +1 758 452 0185

PRIZEGIVING: Rodney Bay, 20th December
The regulations for the ARC 2008 may differ in some respects from those given in this publication. Please apply to World Cruising Club for further information and full details on this event.

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