# Nomad · ARC Atlantic Rally for Cruisers: sources Row #42 of `experiences_v1.csv` (research pass 3 Oct 2026, IST). Dates and deadlines come from `cal.py` (date check 4 Oct 2026, IST), which is the source of truth for dates, with the 4 Oct 2026 source-rule audit applied. The page deliberately shows **no prices** and no contact emails; see the official site. | Fact used | Source | |---|---| | Name, place (Las Palmas, Gran Canaria to Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia, Spain / Saint Lucia), continent | https://worldcruising.com/events/arc (primary) · https://worldcruising.com/crew (secondary) | | Usual timing: November-December | https://worldcruising.com/events/arc (primary) · https://worldcruising.com/crew (secondary) | | What you build / use: CREW a yacht across the Atlantic (about 2,700 nautical miles, around 18-21 days) | https://worldcruising.com/events/arc (primary) · https://worldcruising.com/crew (secondary) | | How a traveller takes part: Sail as crew with a skipper who has entered the rally; trained crew are expected: the organiser requires the skipper and at least one crew member to have done safety training | https://worldcruising.com/events/arc (primary) · https://worldcruising.com/crew (secondary) | | Participation level: Crew (experienced) | https://worldcruising.com/events/arc (primary) · https://worldcruising.com/crew (secondary) | | Entry requirements / deadline: Every rally boat needs at least two adults; the skipper and at least one crew member must have safety training; you join through a skipper who has entered | https://worldcruising.com/events/arc (primary) · https://worldcruising.com/crew (secondary) | | Verification note (research pass): Dates from World Cruising Club's ARC page (checked 26 Oct 2026). | experiences_v1.csv | | Date: 22 Nov 2026: ARC 2026: start from Las Palmas. World Cruising Club: start 22 Nov 2026; prizegiving in Saint Lucia 19 Dec 2026. Build/use: Cross the Atlantic as crew on a cruising yacht. How to join: Join a skipper who has entered; trained crew are expected. | https://worldcruising.com/events/arc/arc-2026 | | Date: 21 Nov 2027: ARC 2027: start from Las Palmas. World Cruising Club: start 21 Nov 2027; prizegiving in Saint Lucia 18 Dec 2027. Build/use: Cross the Atlantic as crew on a cruising yacht. How to join: Join a skipper who has entered; trained crew are expected. | https://worldcruising.com/events/arc | | Take-part route "Join a yacht as crew" (Crew): Sail as crew with a skipper who has entered the rally. Trained crew are expected: the organiser requires the skipper and at least one crew member to have safety training, and every boat needs at least two adults. | Re-worded from the CSV row and the dated items above | | Check note: This is not a beginner route: you need offshore sailing experience or recognised safety training. | CSV verification notes / dated items above | | Check note: The crossing is about 2,700 nautical miles and takes around 18-21 days. | CSV verification notes / dated items above | | Check note: ARC 2026 starts 22 Nov 2026; ARC 2027 starts 21 Nov 2027. | CSV verification notes / dated items above | ## Skills you'll need (section 03) | Fact used | Source | |---|---| | Skills (this experience): Offshore watch-keeping and navigation; Safety drills: liferaft, man overboard, damage control, first aid; Weather and emergency communications | Skills research, checked 2026-10-26 (IST) | | Difficulty (our estimate): Experienced; prep time (our estimate): months of offshore sailing and safety training. Difficulty and prep time are Curiosta editorial estimates for a first-timer, not organiser figures. | Curiosta editorial estimate | | Refresher, practice and safety steps: This is an experienced-crew route, not a beginner one: the organiser requires the skipper and at least one crew member to take training. / Training covers liferafts, man overboard, damage control, first aid, weather and emergency communications. / Every rally boat needs at least two adults aged 18+: single-handers are not allowed. / Everyone aboard needs an inflatable lifejacket with harness, tether and a personal AIS beacon. / The crossing is about 2,700 nautical miles and takes around 18-21 days for the average yacht; ARC 2026 starts 22 Nov 2026 and ARC 2027 starts 21 Nov 2027. / Build offshore miles on shorter passages with an experienced skipper. / Take recognised safety training before you look for a berth. / Read the safety-equipment page to see what the skipper must provide. / Trained crew are expected: do not join as a first-time sailor. / Check the skipper's safety equipment and experience before you commit. / Offshore sailing carries real risk: follow the safety requirements. | Our summary of the resources below | | Resource (Official; publisher: World Cruising Club (organiser)): ARC Atlantic Rally for Cruisers: Start dates for 2026 and 2027 and the route. | https://worldcruising.com/events/arc | | Resource (Official; publisher: World Cruising Club (organiser)): ARC 2026: The 2026 programme and dates. | https://worldcruising.com/events/arc/arc-2026 | | Resource (Official; publisher: World Cruising Club (organiser)): Crew and safety training: Minimum crew, age and training requirements. | https://worldcruising.com/crew | | Resource (Official; publisher: World Cruising Club (organiser)): Safety equipment: What each boat and person must carry. | https://worldcruising.com/safety-equipment | ## Check notes shown on the page - This is not a beginner route: you need offshore sailing experience or recognised safety training. - The crossing is about 2,700 nautical miles and takes around 18-21 days. - ARC 2026 starts 22 Nov 2026; ARC 2027 starts 21 Nov 2027. ## Our grouping - Levels shown: Crew (our grouping of the CSV participation level "Crew (experienced)"). - Usual months used by the month filter: Nov, Dec.