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FOR SALE Beneteau First 40.7

ARC 2009KA Yacht Charter

How many times have you dreamt about sailing across the Atlantic? Realise your dream this year and sail with us on ARC 2009.

This annual transatlantic rally starting each November in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has now become the most popular and exciting way to cross the Atlantic Ocean. It is the largest transocean sailing event in the world and every year over 200 yachts converge on Las Palmas to be a part of it. The Caribbean destination is Rodney Bay, St Lucia, one of the most beautiful Islands on the windward chain. The passage is 2700 nautical miles, rolling down the North East trades to the Caribbean!

This year's event will be KA Yacht Charter's seventh ARC, having previously competed in 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007 and 2008. All six events were a resounding success with skipper and crew having a fantastic crossing. Just read the testimonials! In 2008 we achieved 3rd place in RORC Racing Division B. For this year’s event we will be competing aboard our fully equipped and competitive Beneteau First 40.7 Distinction ‘Coyote’. We are looking for crew with a sound knowledge of sailing and although racing experience would be an advantage it is by no means essential.

We ask all crew to set aside four weeks for the trip, arriving at the boat in Las Palmas a few days prior to the start for preparation and parties. The race itself will take between sixteen and twenty days, allowing us time at the other end to unwind and enjoy the parties!

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Rodney BayOur ARC 2009 package includes:

  • Charter of the boat from 22nd November (start date) - 15th December plus a few extra days prior to the start in Las Palmas at no extra cost.
  • Race entry fees.
  • Individual crew entry fee.
  • Mooring fees.
  • All food whilst at sea.
  • Crew polo shirt.

Cost £2,495 per person
Price excludes flights, transfers and personal insurance.

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Images of the ARC

A birds eye view of trade wind sailing

A birds eye view of trade wind sailing

 

This is why we do it. A beautiful mid Atlantic sunset

 

 This is why we do it. A beautiful mid Atlantic sunset
Land Ahoy! St Lucia appears on the horizon after 17 days at sea

Land Ahoy! St Lucia appears on the horizon after 17 days at sea

 

Storming into the finish line in St Lucia – what a feeling!

 

Storming into the finish line in St Lucia – what a feeling!
St Lucia

 

 

Cruising down to the Pitons in St Lucia

 

 Cruising down to the Pitons in St Lucia

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