Atlantic Rally for Cruisers Underway

The 22nd Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) kicked off yesterday morning with 235 boats sailing across the starting line in fresh 20-knot winds. Racers are undoubtedly pleased that the 2,700-mile jaunt to the Caribbean island of St. Lucia is expected to be done entirely in idyllic tradewind conditions.

Once again, the ARC is offering armchair enthusiasts the chance to follow the fleet at www.worldcruising.com/arc/viewer.aspx. For more on the rally, head on over to www.worldcruising.com/arc.