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Having spent almost half his life racing Frostad said it was about time to spend more time with his family so the ARC 2016 was part of his family’s two year sailing adventure: “I stopped working on the Volvo Ocean Race we decided to take a break and sailing was one of the options, so here we are in the ARC.


“I have to say that am very impressed with the ARC, as I am used to the professional racing circuit and this is a much more friendly atmosphere.”


This year, among those to look out for in the challenge to reach the rum punch first in St Lucia is Rapido, a new 60ft custom performance trimaran, plus two more matched Outremer 5x designs in the popular multihull category. In total there are 44 catamarans and two trimarans on the entry list including the industry award winning Lagoon 42-2 that tops the list as the most popular model of boat in the ARC with seven signed up for the 2017 event.


Although the average loa in this year’s fleet is just below 50ft (15m), the smallest boat in the fleet is pocket Pogo 30 Avel Biz crewed by three French sailors, while the largest boat signed up this year is the 100ft Sparkman & Stevens Sloop, Altair.


Two events in one Given the growing popularity of event, the organisers have extended the format of the ARC, which means as well as the traditional 2,700 nautical mile ARC course from Las Palmas direct to St Lucia there is also the ARC+ Cape Verde, which comprises two legs.


The first leg of the ARC+ Cape Verde starts on Sunday 5 November. The 865nm course will take the 75-strong fleet to Sao Vincente, Cape Verde. Boats will be based in the northern port of Mindelo for a three to five day stopover before the restart for the 2090nm leg to St Lucia on 15 November.


Those taking part in the traditional ARC, direct to St Lucia, will line up for the start in Las Palmas on 19 November.


Who goes Other events based on similar ideas have come and gone over the years but the world-recognised ARC, which annually attracts up to 1,500 international sailors aged from three years old to over 80, proves that World Cruising Club has a unique format that really works. One of the biggest benefits for those who sign up for the ARC is the wealth of information provided by the organisers with safety


©Claire Pengelly


©James Mitchell


©James Mitchell


one of the key focal points. A three day seminar in March in both the UK and USA, plus two-three-hour forums, and a pre-departure programme of seminars, safety briefings and weather information are invaluable resources particularly for those preparing to cross the Atlantic for the first time.


Most of those taking part join for the security and peace of mind of an organised event; for the camaraderie and friendship of a large group of like-minded people; and for the fun of sailing in a fleet of boats. It’s as much fun for experienced sailors as for those new to ocean sailing.


©James Mitchell KEY DATES


ARC+ Cape Verdes start 5 November Gran Canaria - Sao Vicente leg (865nm)


15 November Sao Vicente to Saint Lucia leg (2090nm)


26 - 31 November Fleet arrival in Saint Lucia (Rodney Bay Marina)


ARC start 19 November


12:30 Multihulls, 12:45 Racing Divisions 13:00 Cruising Divisions


6-11 December Arrival in Rodney Bay, St Lucia


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