This opportunity was posted on April 8, 2026
[ active ] ARC 2026 Campaign (UK to Caribbean) United Kingdom to United Kingdom ref 15888
From Saint Peter Port, United Kingdom to Saint Peter Port, United Kingdom.
August 2026 to December 2026.
Crew Wanted β ARC 2026 Campaign (UK to Caribbean) Looking for committed crew to join an offshore passage from the Channel Islands to the Caribbean, finishing with the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) with myself and my partner on our moody 44. π Departure: Guernsey β 23 August 2026 π Finish: Saint Lucia β December 2026 Passage Overview (indicative dates) β’ Leg 1 (no crew needed) Guernsey β Brittany (France) 23β27 August Coastal shake-down and Schengen entry β’ Leg 2 (1β2 crew) Brittany β North Spain (Bay of Biscay crossing) ~28 August β 2 September (weather dependent) 300β400 NM / 2β3 days offshore β’ Leg 3 (2β3 crew) North Spain β Portugal β Madeira Earlyβlate September Coastal cruising followed by ~600 NM offshore passage (5β7 days) Primary ARC crew selection during this phase β’ Leg 4 (2β3 crew) Madeira β Las Palmas (Canaries) Earlyβmid October (~2β3 days offshore) β’ Arrival Las Palmas: ~20β25 October β’ Leg 5 β ARC Crossing Las Palmas β Saint Lucia (~2700 NM) Departure: 22 November 2026 Built-in weather windows and stopovers throughout. ARC Timeline (Las Palmas) β’ 10 November β ARC registration & safety checks begin β’ 15 November β Latest boat arrival deadline β’ 21 November β Skippersβ briefing β’ 22 November β Start of ARC crossing About the Skipper & Approach This will be my first Atlantic crossing as skipper β approached with detailed planning, conservative decision-making, and a strong focus on safety and seamanship. This is not a βwing itβ trip. Expect structured watch systems, disciplined passage routines, and a boat prepared properly for offshore work. Boat β’ Moody 44 β well-equipped offshore cruiser β’ Currently ashore undergoing maintenance and upgrades β’ Full safety inspection completed prior to ARC
What roles/experience are needed (Crew 1): does not matter
Sailing with a Rally: ARC β Atlantic Rally for Cruisers
I'm looking for (gender): either
Cabins/Sleeping : own cabin-own bunk
Smoking on board: smoking allowed
Total people on board: 5
Crew roles: Crew Iβm Looking For β’ Reliable, calm, and easy to live with β’ Willing to stand night watches and contribute fully β’ Some sailing experience preferred (especially offshore) β’ Able to commit to one or multiple legs Costs Shared contributions toward: β’ Food & provisions β’ Fuel β’ ARC Crew fees. (No commercial element β this is a genuine shared passage) The Tone Not a party boat. The Atlantic leg will be a dry crossing. The aim is a well-run, enjoyable passage taken seriously β not a grind, and not chaotic. When applying, please include: β’ Sailing experience (miles, roles onboard) β’ Qualifications / courses (Day Skipper, Yachtmaster, etc.) β’ Which legs youβre interested in β’ A short intro about yourself β’ Any dietary requirements / allergies
Money: expenses shared equally
Travel to and from boat: crew pays
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