World Cruising Club

07/09/2026

Come and see us at the Cannes Yachting Festival this week on the Contest Yachts & Balance Catamarans stands - details below.

Balance Catamarans
Contest Yachts

28/08/2026

Contest Yachts Joins World Cruising Club’s Bluewater Partner Programme as First Monohull Builder

World Cruising Club, and Contest Yachts, the Dutch builder of high-quality semi-custom performance bluewater sailing yachts, are delighted to announce a new partnership.

The new partnership, will be presented to the yachting world at the Cannes Yachting Festival (8-13 September, berth SAIL054)

Read the full story here: https://worldcruising.com/articles/bluewater-partnership-with-contest-yachts

Contest Yachts Medemblik

Contest Yachts becomes the first partner Monohull Manufacturer in World Cruising Club's Bluewater Partnership Programme

27/08/2026

Enter now and turn the dream into reality!

21/08/2026

We are delighted to announce that we have partnered with Balance Catamarans in an exciting new Bluewater Partnership Programme.

This partnership is annother step in our continuous efforts to provide the best possible support to rally particpants and we look forward to seeing where the partnership will take us.

Read more below:

Balance Catamarans becomes the first partner in World Cruising Club's exciting new Bluewater Partnership Programme

13/08/2026

ARC Europe 2027 is OPEN FOR ENTRY!

Don't delay entering this very popular Rally as spaces are very limited.

ENTER NOW!

https://worldcruising.com/events/arc-europe

12/08/2026

ARC Europe 2027 will Open for Entries tomorrow!
13 August 2026 at 10.30 UTC (11.30 BST)

Will you be the first to enter?

21/07/2026

Calling ARC & ARC+ 2026 crews - Get ready for your Atlantic adventure with WCC Live webinars!

Preparing for an ocean crossing can feel like a big journey - but you don’t have to do it alone.

Join our free WCC Live Autumn Webinar Series, exclusively designed for this years participants, where experienced ARC and ARC+ sailors share their knowledge, stories and practical advice to help you prepare for your own adventure.

From choosing the right crew and preparing your boat, to provisioning, safety equipment, family sailing and life after the crossing, each session covers the topics that matter most - with plenty of real-world insight from those who have already made the journey.

Have a question? Submit it when you register and put it to our experienced panel.

PLEASE NOTE: These webinars are designed exclusively for this years ARC & ARC+ Rally participants and are a great opportunity to learn, connect and get inspired.

View the full webinar programme and register today: https://worldcruising.com/autumn-webinars

We look forward to welcoming you online!