The 79 sailboats registered for this Atlantic rally will finally set sail from the Gran Canarian capital. The decision to postpone the start was made following prevention and safety protocols due to meteorological instability. Once a favorable weather window was identified, crews are finalizing preparations for departure after extending their stay in the capital.
The Councilor for Tourism and Sea City of the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria City Council, Pedro Quevedo, has encouraged residents and visitors to see off the fleet. "The ARC not only positions Las Palmas de Gran Canaria as a reference Atlantic stopover but also boosts our local economy and demonstrates the warmth of a capital city dedicated to the sea," he stated.
The public can follow the departure from the north breakwater of the Muelle Deportivo. At 10:30 AM, the fleet will begin leaving its moorings. At 12:45 PM, the official start for the multihull division will be given, and at 1:00 PM, the rest of the sailboats, the monohulls, will depart.
The ARC Plus features 79 vessels from 23 countries, with representation from the United Kingdom (18), Germany (10), and France (9). On board are 348 people. The largest sailboat on this route is the Desire (SVN), measuring 17.2 meters, while the smallest is the Cara of the South (IRL), at 10.67 meters.
Pedro Quevedo recalled that the ARC's dynamic agenda continues next Sunday, November 15, with another major event: the traditional parade of flags from participating countries and the always fun dinghy race in the waters of the Muelle Deportivo. The main route of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC), with 124 vessels, maintains its departure for Sunday, November 22.
In total, the 41st edition of the event brings together over 200 sailboats and 1,050 sailors from 33 nationalities in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria this autumn. The City Council maintains a special tourist information and assistance service at the Muelle Deportivo office.
