ARC 2010 Starts - 233 yachts cross the line in sunshine

7:20 PM Sun 21 Nov 2010 GMT

'Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) start - Las Palmas, Canaries.' World Cruising Club &copy

Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) started in spectacular style today as 233 yachts from 26 nations sailed across the start line off Las Palmas de Gran Canaria heading for their final destination, 2,700 nautical miles away in Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia. The early morning rain and dark clouds cleared away, to be replaced by bright sunshine and the light NE wind filled to provide a reaching start. For the thousands of spectators ashore and afloat it was a picture perfect start to the 25th ARC. After crossing the start line in 8-10 knots and light swell, a colourful display of ...

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by World Cruising Club