Autumn Regata Competition
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The ARC is the original transocean rally for cruising yachts. Around 150 boats set sail every year in November, sailing from Las Palmas on the island of Gran Canaria to Rodney Bay on Saint Lucia.
The rally attracts people of all ages and nationalities, sailing monohulls, multihulls and even motor boats from 27 feet to 100 feet (8.23m-32m). Over 8,000 boats have sailed with us to the Caribbean since the first ARC in 1986.
The 2,700NM Atlantic crossing takes around 18-21 days for the average yacht. The record is 8 days and six hours, set by the maxi Rambler 88 (USA) in 2016.
Like the ARC, ARC+ crosses the Atlantic from Gran Canaria to the Caribbean, but there's just a little bit more, hence the Plus! From Gran Canaria, the rally heads south to Mindelo on São Vicente in Cape Verde. After four to six days ashore exploring the islands, the fleet departs, bound for Port Louis Marina on the spice island of Grenada.
There's always a varied fleet, but the rally is especially popular with families. Because of the smaller marina in Mindelo, the fleet is usually capped at just under 100 boats ranging from 27 feet to 65 feet (8.23m to 19.81m).
Las Palmas to Mindelo is 850NM or 5-7 days at sea, and Mindelo to Grenada is 2150NM or 12-16 days at sea.
Starting on Sunday 11 January 2026, this thrilling 2,995-nautical mile challenge will once again set sail from Calero Marinas Marina Lanzarote in the Canary Islands before charting a new course west to a spectacular finish in Antigua, West Indies. This exciting new destination ushers in a vibrant chapter in the race’s evolution, reinforcing its place as one of the great modern ocean classics and offering better logistics for race teams continuing on to Antigua for the RORC Caribbean 600.
A marriage of luxury and gastronomy, the 17th annual Cayman Cookout returns with world-class culinary and beverage experts for five days of epicurean indulgence.
Hosted by acclaimed chef Eric Ripert at The Ritz-Carlton – Grand Cayman, Cayman Cookout boasts an impressive roster of events, from exciting beachside barbecues where top chefs show off their mastery of cooking over an open flame to delightful food and beverage pairings that demonstrate the art of matching flavors and promises unique gastronomic combinations. The eating is only half of the luxury culinary experience, however, as attending foodies will be treated to live cooking and plating demonstrations and made privy to new cooking techniques and industry insights by visiting culinary experts.
Races will be held in the coastal waters of Dutch and French St Maarten / St Martin; and for the Ocean Class (larger and higher speed potential entrants) there will be longer races around St. Barth’s and Saba.
The 17th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 will start on Monday 23rd of February, 2026. Starting and finishing in Antigua. The classic Royal Ocean Racing Club's non-stop 600nm race goes around 11 Caribbean islands.
The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta will celebrate its 46th edition in 2026 from MARCH 5-8, 2026. It is the largest regatta in the Caribbean and likely the largest warm water regatta in the world.
The St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR) is taking a tack towards tradition by moving the event’s date to Easter Weekend, April 3-5, 2026. This global holiday, a calendar staple for the International Rolex Regatta and now STIR for over two decades, marks an occasion when families and friends make time to gather and celebrate.