1 - 1Atlantic Rally for Cruisers World Cruising Club, 2009Sec t i on 1 - Pr epar at i onsPl anni ngPlanning Check List1-3Choosing Crew1-5World Cruising Club Members Area1-5 to 6Getting to Las Palmas - Passage South1-7Clearance Information for St. Lucia1-7Heading South - Rally Portugal1-9Marina Guide1-11 to 13ARC Discounts en route to Las Palmas1-11 to 13Madeira1-15ARC Europe 20091-17ARC Europe 2009 Entry Form1-19Per sonalPr epar at i onsClothing Options for the crossing1-21 to 23Crew Training1-25Crew Health - Medical Check List1-26Medical Kits1-27Money1-27Passports1-29Personal Health - Vaccinations1-29Training Centres1-29 to 31Travel Insurance1-31Visas1-31BoatPr epar at i onsBoat Preparations Top Tips1-33 to 35Book List and Order Form1-37 to 41Chart List1-43Dressing Overall1-75Fishing tips1-44Gas1-45Power Management on Long Passages1-45 to 49Provisioning Tips for an Atlantic Crossing1-50 to 52Rigging Preparation1-53Safety Equipment Review1-55 to 62Safety Demonstrations Las Palmas - Fact Sheets1-63 to 69 Safety Equipment Requirements1-71 to 75Sails1-77 to 79Spares: Common ARC Equipment Failures1-81Spares and Useful Parts1-83Water Management1-791 - PREPARATIONS INDEX1 - 3Atlantic Rally for Cruisers World Cruising Club, 2009Pl anni ng - ARC2009Pr epar at i on Chec kl i stTaskPage No.DonePl anni ng Read through ARC Binder Plan for heading South nd out about Rally PortugalPage 1-9 Visit the WCC Members Area (and tell your crew about it!)Page 1-5Consider long range communications equipment Section 4 Book SSB Course See below Order books, charts and ags Page 1-37Review your insurance cover with onward cruising plans in mindPage 1-82 Source and secure crewPage 1-5 Review crew training needs & book coursesPage 1-25 Order ARC team clothing (for delivery to home)From March 09 Check compliance with ARC Safety Equipment RequirementsPage 1-55 Pr e-depar t ur e f r om home por tBook crew ightsPage 2-16/5-19Book crew and family accommodation Las Palmas & St. LuciaPage 2-17/5-17 Arrange Skippers Letter for crew ying in to join boatPage 1-29 Organise forwarding of relevant mail Notify WCC of any changes to e-mail or mail addresses Inform crew of Passage Plan & carry out emergency drillsPage 1-25 Complete Yacht Information Updates on-line (by 31 October)Page 1-5Complete Crew Registration on-line (closing date 31 October)Page 1-5Complete St. Lucia ESeaClear on-linePage 1-7 Order ARC team clothing (for collection in Las Palmas)From March 09Arrange visas (if required)Page 1-31 Arrange for vaccinationsPage 1-29 Prepare and le a passage plan (Solas Reg 34) Fi nalpr epar at i ons Rigging check Page 1-53 Spares stock-upPage 1-83 Ensure crew fees are paid [25% surcharge after 1 Oct. 2009] By 01.10.09*Test position reporting with WCC *Please note that crew fees can be refunded in Las Palmas at check-inKey Dat es13-16AprilARC Long Range Radio Course 1**17-19AprilARC Sea Survival, First Aid & Offshore Safety Course 1**04-07May ARC Long Range Radio Course 203-05JulyARC Sea Survival, First Aid & Offshore Safety Course 2 05SeptemberClosing date for clothing orders for postal delivery30 SeptemberClosing date for ordering books and charts for home delivery01OctoberCrew fees paid after this date are subject to a 25% surcharge 03OctoberClosing date for ordering clothing for collection in Las Palmas 31 OctoberYacht information and crew registration completed on-line09NovemberARC ofce opens - Start of ARC Programme in Las Palmas 22NovemberStart of ARC200918December12 Noon local time ARC2009 Finish Line closes19DecemberARC2009 Prize Giving1 - PLANNING**SeetheWCC websiteforother dates available.C0lNC CkUlSlNC!4HERESNOREASONTOGIVEUPYOURFAVOURITEMONTHLYREADSubscribe tc achting WcrId DigitaI fcr just z.1hat's a jo% saving cn the reguIar Uk subscripticn price.*USTBECAUSEYOURECASTINGOFFYOURSHORETIESFORAYEARORLONGERDOESNOTMEANYOUHAVETOGIVEUPYOURMONTHLYXONTHEYACHTINGSCENE!LLYOUNEEDISYOURLAPTOPANDANINTERNETCONNECTIONANDYOUCANDOWNLOADYOUR9ACHTING7ORLDEVERYMONTHEXACTLYTHESAMEMAGAZINEASYOUCANGETFROMYOURNEWSAGENTORBOOKSTOREBUTONSCREEN3UBSCRIBINGISEASY*USTGOTOWWWYACHTINGWORLDCOMSCROLLDOWNCLICKON9ACHTING7ORLD$IGITALINTHE9ACHTING7ORLD%XTRASECTIONANDSIGNUP)TSTHATEASY'ET9ACHTING7ORLDONLINEANDONTIMEwww.yachtingwcrId.ccm1 - 5Atlantic Rally for Cruisers World Cruising Club, 20091 - PLANNINGChoosi ng Cr ewDene Your Crew NeedsKnow your own limitations and sail within them.Sail with friends or take on other crew?Sailing experience required of potential crew.Insurance policy-minimum crew requirement?Who will maintain boat? Fair allocation of tasks.Who has time available for whole or part trip?Seasickness - can you cope shorthanded?Try Crew Out FirstTry to arrange rst time meeting with crew incompany of other crew members.Check on references and qualications.Smokers, diet or medical needs?Go for a sail and include a night passage.Skippers ResponsibilitiesCheck your insurance and cover your liabilities.If taking money make clear it is not a charter.Agree on who pays for ights home and visas.Check if crew have their own lifejackets,harnesses, foulies, sleeping bags, sun protection Circulate a list of crew rules, and includesmoking, alcohol & lifejacket policy. Outline thedaily routine.Safety on board - familiarise crew with MOBprocedures; safety equipment; watch keepingroutines; use of radio and other boat systems (see crew training section for recommended briengs).MoneyAgree who pays what - boat kitty or daily rate?Usual to include provisions; drinks; crew mealsout; diesel.Usual to exclude boat wear and tear; breakages;lift outs.Working or RelaxingWhat responsibilities do crew have on board?Are crew expected to work on the boat?Include family and friends in this discipline.Changing Crew and Travel PlansPlan crew changes to avoid long transfers andextra costs.Beware of air tickets that cannot be changed.Have some backup crew in case of dropouts.Get a commitment in good time.Circulate an itinerary and contact information amongst crew and their families.If you change your plans, keep everyoneinformed in a timely manner.Fi ndi ng Cr ewUsetheWorldCruisingClubforumatwww.worldcruising.com. Accessed by hundreds of potential crew with crew details posted regularly, see Media-Event Forums section on how to register.Check out the WCC Crewing Forum Advertise in the classied section of Yachting World MagazineAsk at your yacht club.Wor l d Cr ui si ng Cl ub Member s Ar eaYour homepage for all crew, yacht and event information.The World Cruising Club Members Area is your homepageforallrallyinformation.Fromthe membershomepageyoucancompletecrew registration, update your boat details, add photos andtextaboutyourboat,downloadallrally documents and newsletters as well as other helpful links and information. And you can share all this with your crew. Visit the members area at: www.worldcruising.com/MembersArea/ Onl i ne Cr ew Regi st r at i onTohelpusmanagetherallywerequireallcrew to log passport details in advance via our secure website. Each crew member can submit their own details in advance, however, before they can do this, you as the skipper, need to invite them to join your crew.Just follow these simple actions:1. Go to www.worldcruising.com and click the link to go to our Members Login.2. If you have not previously used the Members Login,thenusetheforgottenpasswordlinkto set your own access password.3. Login to our website.4. Add your crew names (rst & last names) and e-mail addresses to your boat record for the rally.5. Invite the crew to register their details.Step 5 will issue an invitation to the crew member to login and enter their contact details (name, address, emergency contacts, passport number, etc).Pr i vac yOnceentered,thisinformationwillbevisibleto you as the skipper, but not to the other crew. Crew members can only see their own details, plus the names and e-mail addresses of their fellow crew. We value your privacy and all details are stored in an encrypted form, to industry standards.Hel p Sc r eenIf you have problems, click the HELP link or email support from the page.Continued on next page.1 - 6Atlantic Rally for Cruisers World Cruising Club, 2009Wi t hi n t he Member s Ar eaVi ew EventDoc ument sThi spageprovi des downl oadsf orral l y documentsincluding the skippers handbook, news, safety equipment requirements etc.Add/ Updat eYour BoatDet ai l sPlease check and amend missing data especially safety and communications equipment. You will be askedtoprovideanymissingdataatrallycheck in,sosavetimeandeffortbyupdatingyourboat details now.Add/ Updat e YourBoatPr ol eUse this space to add information about your boat andcrewwhichwillappearonyouruniquerally boat page on our website. You can also upload a picture of your yacht. During the rally, your yacht logs and photos will be accessed from your Boat Page, making it easy for family and friends to share your adventures.Add YourCr ewUse this page to invite crew to register their details. Once registered crew can access event documents and email addresses for other crew on the boat, but not other personal data.How t o Add Cr ewWhen you login, your home screen will show:[Your Entries] any current or previous rally entries;[Your Boat] you can check and update your boat information if you wish;[Your Crew] details of the people sailing with you.In the [Your Entries] box click [Crew Details], this will show any crew assigned to your boat. Select [Add Crew] to add people to your crew list. It will show your details as the default you should also update these.You can now:[Add/update] to add or amend your own details.[Add Details] add information for someone else (e.g. a child under 18 years).[Invite Crew] to register on your crew list.I nvi t i ng Cr ewAt the top of the page, tick the box for [I would like to invite someone else]. Next, enter the First Name, Family Name and e-mail address of the crew member.Then click [save and send invite email] to invite your crew. Repeat this for all your crew.Each crew will then receive an e-mail, inviting them tologinandacceptyourinvitation.Theywillthen beabletocompletetheregistrationwiththeirown contactdetails,emergencycontactsandpassport information.Pleasewarnyourcrewtoexpectthis email.Once they have accepted, you will be able to view theirdetails,amendorremovethemfromyourcrew list.Pleasenotethatthisprocessdoesnotcharge any crew fees, though you will get a warning that the number of crew onboard has exceeded the number of paid crew places.1 - PLANNING1 - 7Atlantic Rally for Cruisers World Cruising Club, 2009Get t i ng t o Las Pal mas ... t he passage sout h1 - PLANNINGA question we are often asked is why ARC participants do not have to undertake a qualifying voyage, asinthecaseofotheroffshore events. The answer is very simple; astheboatshavetogettoLas Palmasrst,therecouldbeno better qualication.Onemajorobstacleonthe waytotheCanariesisthe crossingoftheBayofBiscay. Forboatspreparingtocross Biscay,PlymouthandFalmouth aregoodplacestowaitforthe weather.WithBiscaysafely behind, there are many attractive placesonthewestcoastof Portugal, while Marina de Lagos onthe Algarveoffersadiscount to ARC participants and is a good place to leave a boat unattended for a while.Afavouritestopontheway southisMadeira,althoughitis difcult to nd protected mooring as much of the coast is exposed. The marina at Funchal is invariably crowdedinOctober,however Quinta da Lorde on the SW of the Island now has a much improved marinaandoffersdiscountsto ARC participants. The anchorage at Abra to the east of this marina offersgoodprotection.Another alternative is the recently improved marina in the NW of Porto Santo harbour which offers discounts to ARC boats. Holding is good if you choose to anchor, best protection from the prevailing northerly winds being off the town.AcrossfromMadeiraare theIlhasDesertas,agroupof uninhabitedislandswithan anchorageforsettledweather. Evenmoreattractivearethe Ilhas Selvagens, situated halfway betweenMadeiraandthe Canaries. The islands are a nature reserveandthoseintendingto stop must obtain a special permit, issued in Funchal by the National ParksDepartment.Inbad weather,yachtsareallowedto anchor in Enseada das Cagarras (3008.3N,1552.2W)onthe SW side of Selvagem Grande.Finally,thosewhostillhave a few days in hand might stop in Lanzarote, rather than sail directly toGranCanaria.Graciosa,the smallislandnorthofLanzarote makes an attractive landfall. The main settlement, La Sociedad, is reached through Estrecho del Rio, the channel separating Graciosa fromLanzarote.Boatsmaystop forashorttimeonGraciosa beforeproceedingtoLanzarote to complete entry formalities. PuertoCaleroandtheve starfacilityatMarinaRubicon are good places to leave the boat ifplanningtoreturnhome,and bothofferattractivediscounts toARCparticipants.Duetoits popularity, Puerto Calero is often full, so places should be booked well in advance. Marina Rubicon, convenientlyclosetoPlaya Blancaonthesouthcoastisan excellentmoderndevelopment withtwovestarhotelsand plenty of other facilities close by.Whicheverwayyougoand howeverlongyourpassage southtakes,makesurethatyou arriveinLasPalmasingood time to join in the two week ARC programmethere.Forfurther details of marinas en-route to Las Palmasanddiscountsonoffer see marina information following.NEW Cl ear anc e Pr oc edur e St . Luc i a ESeaCl ear.c om The Caribbean Marine Association and the Caribbean Customs Law Enforcement Council are currently piloting a scheme called ESeaClear.com. The scheme allows skippers to pre-register their yacht, crew and passage details online so as to avoid having to complete lengthy documents, often in multiple copies, on arrival at their Caribbean destinations.ThepilotschemeiscurrentlyrunninginSt.Lucia.OtherCaribbeancountrieswillthenfollowasthe scheme is rolled out, hopefully before the arrival of ARC 2009, making cruising around the islands a lot easier in terms of clearing in and out of ports.ARC 2009 skippers should as part of their preparations pre-register on the website www.ESeaClear.com. Skippers should rst register the boat (build information, MMSI and call sign information required) & the potential crew, and then ll out a voyage notication pro-forma for their ARC passage. The information is stored by the scheme, and future voyage notications - for trips around the Caribbean for example - should be much easier. The website is simple to use and whilst it is currently unclear to what extent it will speed up the clearance procedures in country, it must certainly help as local ofcials will be able to print off a completed sheet at the time of check-in, instead of skippers being asked to complete multiple paper copies often without carbon paper! 1 - 9Atlantic Rally for Cruisers World Cruising Club, 20091 - PLANNINGHeadi ng Sout h wi t h Ral l y Por t ugalFor yachts heading south in June forthestartofthe ARC,thereis nobetterwaytogothantosail withRallyPortugal.Nowinits 15thyear,RallyPortugalattracts yachts from many different nations, i ncl udi ngAustral i a,Hol l and, Germany,CanadaandtheUK. Setting off from Plymouth in south-west England, Rally yachts make the 550 mile crossing of the Bay of Biscay together, making landfall in Bayona, north-west Spain.InBayonathereistimeto enjoytheruggedsceneryofthe Province of Galicia before heading south. The Rally is structured as a seriesofleisurelydaysailsdown the coast of Portugal. After setting off each morning the Rally Control Team drive ahead to the next port tobeonhandtowelcomethe arrivingyachts,givelocaladvice andorganisetheprogramme.In eachporttherewillbeaparty,at whichfunprizesareawardedfor thedayssailingresults,andin most ports a tour of the local area.OnceinPortugaltherewill benopaperworktobedoneby participants,astheorganisers obtainspecialclearancesforthe event.Thisisofconsiderable benetasvisitingyachtsmen oftenhavetospendmanyhours withthenumerousofcialsin each port.Thehospitalityofthe Portuguesepeopleisfantastic andthereisnobetterwayto experienceitthanintheRally. A great many organisations support the Rally and we are looked after extremely well, being made to feel truly welcome in each stopover.TheRallynishesatMarina de Lagos where special rates are availableforthosewhoplanto leave their boats and return home beforecontinuingtheirjourney south for the start of the ARC later intheyear.Thereareexcellent internationalightconnections fromnearbyFaroairportfor crewchangesorheadinghome. Alternatively it is a good stepping offpointforgoingonintothe Mediterraneanorheadingsouth forMadeiraandtheCanary Islands.WCC handled port formalities for us, eliminating one of the hassles ofsailingabroadandorganised excellent tours to places we might not have discovered on our own. Dawn Strider Rally Portugal 2007Ral l y Por t ugal2009I t i ner ar y31 MayDepart Plymouth for Bayona Distance 550nmVisit to Santiago, Welcome Party & Prize Giving09 JuneBayona to Povoa de VarzimDistance 50nmVisit Alto Minho Region and Porto (by land) 12 JunePovoa de Varzim to Figueira da FozDistance 75nmVisit Coimbra, Prize Giving 15 JuneFigueira da Foz to PenicheDistance 55nmVisit Obidos17 JunePeniche to Oeiras (near Lisbon)Distance 65nmVisit Lisbon and local area, Prize Giving Dinner20 JuneOeiras to SinesDistance 40nm22 June Sines to LagosDistance 75nm24 JuneFinal Party and Prize Giving in LagosAfantasticand trulymemorable experience CheroonRally Portugal 20071 - 11Atlantic Rally for Cruisers World Cruising Club, 2009Ot herCanar y I sl and Mar i nasGRAN CANARIATel & WebsiteFaxE-mailPasito Blancowww.pasitoblanco.com2745.0N 1537.0W+34 928 142 194+34 928 142 546info@pasitoblanco.comAn del Marwww.andelmar.com2746.0N 1541.5W+34 928 150 120yanviale1@hotmail.comPuerto Ricowww.puertoricosa.com2746.7N 1542.5W+34 928 561 141+34 928 561 632pricomarina@puertoricosa.comPuerto de Mogan2749.0N 1546.0W+34 928 565 668+34 928 565 024pmogan@canaldirecto.comTENERIFE Marina del Atlanticowww.marinamap.com/marina-delatlantico2827.3N 1614.8W+34 922 292 184+34 922 247 933marinadelatlantico@infocanarias.comMarina Tenerifewww.nauticaydeportes.com2829.5N 1612.6W+34 922 591 247+34 922 591 390marinatenerife@nauticaydeportes.comLA GOMERA Marina de La Gomera2805.1N 1706.5W+34 922 141 769+34 922 141 769FUERTEVENTURA Puerto Castillo2823.0N 1351.0W+34 928 163 514+34 928 163 999marcan@abaforum.esARC Mar i na I nf or mat i onAll the below marinas offer discounts to ARC participants. Remember, to obtain your discount, inform the marina on arrival that you are an ARC participant and y your ARC Flag!UKMayower Marina, PlymouthTel : +44 (0)1752 556 633Fax: +44 (0)1752 606 896Location: 50 218N 004 100WEmayower@mayowermarina.co.ukwww.mayowermarina.co.uk50% for 1st night, short stay OR 10% off for up to 1 month (discount voucher enclosed in Handbook)Port Pendennis, FalmouthTel : +44 (0)1326 211211Fax: +44 (0) 1326 311116Location: 5009.02N 0503.07WEmarina@portpendennis.comwww.portpendennis.com 5% on 2nd and subsequent days before 1 Sept. 2nd day free, 10% on 3rd and sub. days after 1 SepPor t ugalMarina de PovoaTel : +351 252 688 121Fax: +351 252 688 123Location: 4122.33N 846.12WEmarinadapovoa@clix.ptwww.marinadapovoa.com50% discount for an unlimited period Porto de Recreio de OeirasTel: +351 214 401 510Fax: +351 214 401 515 Location: 3840.60N 919.00WEprecreio@oeirasviva.ptwww.oeirasviva.pt 50% discount for maximum stay of up to 30 daysMarina de LagosTel : +351 282 770 210Fax: +351 282 770 219 Location: 3705.93N 839.95WEmarina@marlagos.ptwww.marlagos.pt 1 free night, 10% discount thereafter. Closing date 10 Nov. Discounts for advance payment, cash only. ARC conditions apply only from the date the boat pays its ARC Entry Fee to WCC.Madei r aMarina da Quinta do LordeTel : +351 291 969 607Fax: +351 291 960 066Location: 3244.5N 1642.7WEmarina@quintadolorde.ptwww.quintadolorde.comPorto Santo MarinaTel : +351 291 980 080Fax: +351 298 983 7423332.33N1618.52WEmarinaportosanto@quintadolorde.ptBoth Marinas are offering a 20% discount.Lanzar ot e Marina RubiconTel : +34 928 519 012Fax: +34 928 519 035 Location:2851.5N 1349WEinfo@marinarubicon.comwww.marinarubicon.com 15% for short stays, 5% on top of the normal discount for long term stays. Puerto CaleroTel: +34 928 511 285Fax: +34 928 514 568 Location: 2855N 1342WEreservas@puertocalero.comwww.puertocalero.com 10% for short stays, more for longer 1 - PLANNINGMarina Services450 berths80m LOA and 5m draft Water and electricity (220 and 380v with up to 200 amps)Public phonesShowersLaundry service SupermarketPump-out service Customs and immigration service BankBus stopTaxisFuel dock & bunkeringChandlers24-hour surveillanceWifi internetWatersports and diving schoolAccommodationCar hireCultural activities.The Atlantic OasisThe ideal base for your yacht Clean, safe and friendly, Puerto Calero Marina embodies the best of a relaxed Canarian lifestyle amidst a beautifully ambient year-round climate. Comfortable berthing, fantastic facilities and proximity to neighbouring tourist centre make for a unique destination. Boatyard providing maintenance and a complete range of services including:Hoisting (90 tonne lift) and storage - cleaning - anti-fouling - polishing -painting - rigging work - sail repair and manufacture of biminis etc. - engine services - osmosis treatment - inspections - surveying - guardianageMarina Office / CapitanaTel: 0034 928 51 12 85Fax: 0034 928 51 45 68http://www.puertocalero.comReservations: reservas@puertocalero.comBoatyard: varadero@puertocalero.comPostal address:Puerto Calero MarinaTorre de Capitana35571 Urb. Puerto CaleroYaiza LanzaroteCanary Islands1 - 13Atlantic Rally for Cruisers World Cruising Club, 2009ARC Di sc ountMar i na I nf or mat i onFor further details see table opposite. Remember, to obtain your discount, inform the marina on arrival that you are an ARC participant and y your ARC Flag!Por t ugalMarina de Lagos, Manager - Martinho FortunatoFirst class facilities460 serviced berths up to 20m LOAState of the art security systemEasy access to Faro Airport Close by town of Lagoswww.marlagos.ptTel: +351 282 770 210E-mail: marlagos@marlagos.ptFax: +351 282 770 219Madei r a Marina da Quinta do Lorde, Manager Ctia Carvalho Full range of repair services: sails & rigging, engine & electronics, refrigeration Laundry, supermarket, free WiFi, gas, restaurants & bars50% discount available with Naval Yard Cania for haulouts etc.Tel: +351 291 969 607Fax: +351 291 960 066E-mail:marina@quintadolorde.ptweb: www.quintadolorde.ptPorto Santo Marina Promotional package rate for marina travel lift and boatyardTel: +351 291 980 080Fax: +351 298 983 742E-mail: marinaportosanto@quintadolorde.ptLanzar ot eMarina Rubicon: Manager Rafael Lasso LorenzoAmodernmarinawithexcellent5starfacilities.Boatyardwith90-tonne travel lift and repair shops. Tel:+34 928 519 012Fax:+34 928 519 035E-mail:info@marinarubicon.comWeb:www.marinarubicon.comPuerto Calero: Manager Constante LorenzoEstablished and exclusive marina with fully functional yard and outstanding services. Tel:+34 928 511 285Fax:+34 928 514 568E-mail:reservas@puertocalero.comWeb:www.puertocalero.comGr an Canar i aLas Palmas, Muelle Deportivo: Manager Manuel BarrossoWithvastimprovementsoverrecentyearsthemarinaisconveniently situatednearthetown,closetorepairfacilities,provisioningandwell stocked chandlers. The boatyard has a travel lift. For full details of berthing costs, discounts and facilities in Las Palmas please review the Las Palmas section.Tel:+34 928 234 960E-mail: marina@palmasport.es Fax:+34 928 232 378Web:www.palmasport.es1 - PLANNINGPr e-ARC Radi o NetAs of 1st August 2009 the pre-ARC Radio Net will commence. This informal Net is intended as a way of bringing together ARC yachts on route to Las Palmas, allowing them to meet on the airwaves. World Cruising Club will not be able to run the Radio Net, however are suggesting that yachts meet daily on 6230kHz at 0800 UTC. For the last eight years the Radio Net has been a great success, but it does depend on those using it to make the whole process work. If at rst you do not hear from any other ARC yachts, keep trying!1 - 15Atlantic Rally for Cruisers World Cruising Club, 2009Madei r aTheMadeiraarchipelagoliesapproximately600MSWofLisbon,justoffthedirectroutefrommainland Europe to the Canaries. It is therefore a useful location to break up the journey to the Canaries, either to rest, explore or make crew changes. The Madeira group has an interesting history, varied geography and is now mostly well serviced with good yachting facilities, making any of these, good reasons to visit.The Madeira archipelago consists of the islands of Madeira Grande and Porto Santo and the island groups ofIlhasDesertas(theDesertedIslands)andIlhas Selvagens (The Salvage Islands). The largest island is Madeira Grande, which houses the capital city and mainportofFunchal,aswellastheinternational airport.WiththeexceptionofIlhasSelvagens,the archipelagoisgroupedtightlytogether,withthe islands no more than 35M apart. Ilhas Selvagens are 150M south of Funchal.Thelayoutofthegroupmeansthattheislands areprobablybestexploredbymakinglandfallin eitherPortoSantoorMadeiraGrandeandthen travellingsouthtoIlhasDesertas,IlhasSelvagens and ultimately the Canaries.Por t o Sant o The most secure place to stop on the island is the Marina de Porto Santo, located in the harbour at Baia de Porto Santo. From here you can take a tour of the interesting island, visiting the many scenic viewpoints, such as Pico do Castelo or Cabeco de Zimbralinho, bathing in the freshwater springs at Fonte de Areia orclimbingtheislandsmountains,PicodeFacho (506m)orPicode AnaFerreira(281m).Thoseon a less energetic itinerary will probably nd the long sandy beach at Porto Santo superb. There is a daily ferry service between Madeira and Porto Santo which is worth bearing in mind either to avoid the crowd of day trippers on Porto Santo beach, or if you want to take the easy passage to Funchal.Madei r a Gr ande MadeiraGrande,ormorecommonlyjustcalled Madeira,isbyfarthelargestislandofthegroup. Geographically the island cuts an impressive shape, rising sharply from deep water and with a large inland plateau,mostofitover1500m. Theinlandareais certainlyworthexploring,eitherbyhirecar,onan organised tour from Funchal or by using the frequent local bus services. Once in the mountains there are several trekking routes of different lengths.For the less active, or to reward a hard days trekking, take a trip to one of the islands vineyards orwinemuseumsandhaveatasteofMadeiran wine.Therearealsoseveralmuseumsthatreect the culture and history of the islands, from the early island settlers to modern day arts and crafts. Funchal itself is a well-developed city with a decent range of shops. It also has a cable car to get to the good views above the city.Thereareseveraloptionsforberthingthe boat.Theislandcurrentlyhas3marinasthatare locatedonthepleasantsouthcoast,intherain andwindshadowoftheislandsplateau.Ofthese 1 - PLANNINGthemoreestablishedmarinasareatFunchalitself andfurthertotheEast,thenewQuintaDoLorde marina. I l has Deser t as The Deserted Islands are found exactly as named. Yachtsmenwhovisitprobablydosobecauseof the slim likelihood of encountering other boats. The islands,includingdowntothe100mcontour,are designated as a Protected Area and permission must begrantedtolandthere.Permissionisobtainable from the ofces of the National Parks Department, in the Botanical Gardens, Funchal on week days only. The permit is free and is issued on production of the ships papers and at least one crew passport. Theoptionsforanchoringarelimitedonlytothe smallbayatCargadaLapa,ontheWestsideof Ilha Deserta Grande. Here, in good conditions only, a yacht can anchor. Crew may choose to go ashore and climb the 400m cliffs onto the plateau or snorkel in the bay.I l has Sel vagens TheSalvageIslandsarelocated150Msouthof Funchal. A permit to land is required and obtainable in the same way as for Ilhas Desertas. The island group is essentially split into the two islands of Selvagem GrandeandSelvagemPequena.Thereareafew optionsforanchoringherebutvisitingyachtsmen mustonlyusedesignatedsites. Thereareofcials ashorewhowillinspectayachtspermissionto land.Withtheformalitiescomplete,onecantakea walkashoretoexplorethenaturalhabitat,usually inthecompanyofoneofthewardens.Although the islands appear dry and barren from a distance, their remoteness allows an undisturbed selection of fauna and ora, and memories of a visit here will last a lifetime.www.oystermarine.comthe new oyster 575UIFXPSMETZPVS0ZTUFSHead Office:Oyster Marine LtdFoxs MarinaIpswichSuffolkIP2 8SAEngland T: +44 (0) 1473 688888 F: +44 (0) 1473 686861 E: yachts@oystermarine.comOyster Marine GermanySaseler Str. 192a22159 HamburgGermanyT: +49 40 64400880F: +49 40 64400882 E: yachten@oystermarine.comOyster Marine USANewport ShipyardOne Washington StreetNewportRI02840USA T: +401 846 7400 F: +401 846 7483 E: info@oysteryachts.com46 54 56 575 62 655 72 82 100 125 125flybridgemotoryachts4"*-]108&3]$)"35&3The all-new Oyster 575 is about evolution and experience.Evolution in design terms means an exceptionally sleek deck saloon and best in class cockpit. Experience means talking to our owners and benefiting from their experience as well as our own which, with blue water cruising yachts in this size range, is probably unsurpassed.Designed by Rob Humphreys and the Oyster Design Team, the Oyster 575 will be a fast passage maker and will enjoy exhilarating performance and wonderful on board comfort and stability. We are confident that the new Oyster 575 will set the standard by which cruising yachts in this size range are judged. If you are considering a quality yacht let us show you how we can, almost literally, make the worldyour Oyster.Sail to Lagos,Portugal with theAnnual ARC EuropeAtlantic Rally to EuropeARC EuropeCruising Rally from Caribbeanand USA to PortugalCross the Atlantic in companyPlanned route and plenty of socialactivities ashoreSkippers briengs on each landfallPortugals Premier MarinaSecure modern marinaFriendly bilingual staffClose to historic old LagosFor further information about Marina de Lagos or ARC Europe contact:World Cruising Club. 120 High Street, Cowes, PO31 7AX, EnglandTel. +44 (0) 1983 296060 Fax +44 (0) 1983 295959E-mail: mail@worldcruising.comWebsite: www.worldcruising.com/arceuropewww.worldcruising.comThe data in this entry form relevant to the rally will be stored on a computer database system. If you wish to receive information from World Cruising Club on related events please tick box.INTERNET CONTACT:Tick if you do wish to receive rally news & information via e-mail.I wish to enter theCRUISINGorOPENDivision.I will be joining the Rally inTORTOLAST.AUGUSTINEBERMUDAI plan to sail toLAGOSLeave the Rally in Horta How to EnterThe Entry Fee is 550.00 with a supplement of 150.00 for each person on board.Booking Fee payable with entry 100.00The balance of Entry Fee 450.00Less promptpayment discountfor entry fees paid before 20.12.2009The number of crew [] x Crew Supplement150.00Final Balance

PaymentmaybemadeinGBbyUKcheque,orUSDollarsorinEurosatthecurrentexchangerateplus $15/ E15 for bank charges. Credit cards accepted plus 1% surcharge. The balance of the Entry Fee and Crew Supplements will be invoiced to you separately. Declaration: I wish to enter my yacht in ARC Europe 2010. I have read and understood the Conditions of Entry printed overleaf and agree to abide by them. I enclose a cheque for .................... payable to World Cruising Club, or debit my VISA / Mastercard /Debit card number:____ __ __/ __ __ __ __/ __ __ __ __/ __ __ __ __ Start Date: __ __ / __ __Expiry date: __ __ / __ __Security Nr.: __ __ __Signed: .......................................................................................Date: ........................

ARC Europe 2010 Entry Form120 High StreetCowesIsle of WightPO31 7AXUnited Kingdomt+44 (0)1983 296060f+44 (0)1983 295959email@worldcruising.comw www.worldcruising.comWorld Cruising Club is a trading name of World Cruising Club Ltd. Registered Address: 120 High Street, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7AXRegistered in England: 550 7900. VAT Registration: 874 4561 94YourName Yacht Name Address Design Berthed at Yacht ClubPostcodeDisplacementTon/lb/KgCountryLengthoverall m/ft Beamm/ftTelDraughtm/ftFaxYear of BuildFlagE-mailRig Type Sloop;Cutter;Ketch;Schooner;Yawl;OtherRETURN THIS ENTRY FORM WITH YOUR PAYMENT TO WORLD CRUISING CLUBARC Europe 2010PROVISIONAL CONDITIONS OF ENTRY4-1. DATES & COURSEThe Rally will start from the Caribbean on 6 May 2010, and from St.Augustine, Fl USA on 6 May 2010. Yachts will sail to St.Georges, Bermuda, from where they will restart on 19 May 2010 and cross the Atlantic to Horta, Faial, Azores. From there yachts will cruise to Terceira and on to Ponta Delgada, San Miguel fromwheretherewillbearestarton12June2010toLagosinsouthern Portugal.Weatherforecastsandwebsitepositiondisplaywillbeprovided for yachts leaving from Ponta Delgada on 12 June up until 22 June for those headed towards the English Channel. 4-2. ENTRIESThe Rally will be limited to thirty participating yachts. Places will be allocated on a rst-come, rst-served basis. A short waiting list may be started once the limit is reached. Participants should enter the Rally by completing the ofcial entryformandsendingittogetherwiththeBookingFeetotheorganisers (see para 4-10 - Booking Fee)4-3. ELIGIBILITY a)TheRallyisopentomonohulledyachtsandmultihullsbetween8.23m (27ft)and18.29m(approx59ft11)LOA.Thelengthoverall(LOA)isthe actual length of the yacht and includes the bowsprit, bumpkin, asymmetric pole, pulpit, pushpit and externally hung rudder.b) At the discretion of the organisers, yachts not meeting the criteria in (3a) may be allowed to join the Rally in the Open Division.c) The organisers reserve the right to reject, or cancel, the entry of any yacht, which in their opinion infringes the spirit of the Rally, stating the reason for doing so.4-4. QUALIFYING CRUISEThe skipper and one crew member of each yacht must complete a non-stop coastal or offshore voyage of at least 250 nautical miles onboard the yacht on which they will be participating. Yachts that have sailed in the ARC or World ARC or proof of other similar sailing experience will be accepted.4-5.SAFETYEQUIPMENTINSPECTION/ARRIVALTORTOLAOR ST.AUGUSTINEThe ARC Europe ofces open three days before each start; exact dates will be published in an event newsletter; all boats must be available three days before either start for a Safety Equipment Inspection.4-6. BERTHING FEESThe entry fee includes berthing fees for the participating yachts for three days before the start at the nominated port of departure. Yachts staying for less than three nights will not be entitled to any refund. Utilities and other services are not included. A minimum of three days complimentary berthing will be given on arrival in Horta and two days before the re-start from Ponta Delgada. One days complimentary berthing is provided on arrival in Lagos. Berthing fees in Tortola and Bermuda are not included.4-7. ENTRY FEEThe entry fee includes the following:Pre-eventARCEuropeSkippersHandbookandInformationPack(includingspecial offers)ARC Europe FlagARC Europe Newsletter (3 during build up to event) Chart and Pilot Book Order ServiceAccess to WCC website participants forumCalculation of WCC Rating HandicapOn Legs at SeaRadio NetDaily Weather Forecast Positionreportingserviceanddisplayofpositionsonworldcruising.net websiteCaribbean start & St. AugustineThree days complimentary berthing before the start (Tortola only)Safety Equipment InspectionSeminar ProgrammeComprehensive Social ProgrammeSkippers Brieng (Including Weather Information)BermudaWelcome on arrival and Welcome Pack of Bermuda Tourist InformationLiaison with Customs & Immigration AuthoritiesFull Social Programme including leg Prize Giving PartySkippers Brieng (including weather information)Horta, FaialWelcome on arrival and Welcome Pack of Azores Tourist InformationLiaison with Customs & Immigration AuthoritiesFull Social Programme including leg Prize Giving PartyThree days complimentary berthing on arrivalIsland tourCommemorative PlaqueAngora, TerceiraLiaison with Customs & Immigration AuthoritiesIsland tourOrganised Social ProgrammePonta Delgada, San MiguelTwo days complimentary berthing before the re-startLiaison with Customs & Immigration AuthoritiesOrganised Social ProgrammeSkippers Brieng (including weather information)LagosWelcome on arrival and Welcome pack of local informationPrize giving partyOne days complimentary berthing on arrivalDiscounted marina berthing for longer stayThe entry fee for each yacht is 550.4-8.LATE JOINERSYachts that intend to join the Rally at Bermuda will be given a discount of 50 off their entry fee. No discount will be given off the crew fees.4-9. CREW FEEA fee of 150 is payable for each person on board including the skipper. This fee covers one person for the entire Rally. There is no additional charge for crew changes. Children under 16 years on 01 May 2010 are exempt. Where a yacht has extra crew for one leg only a fee of 75 per extra crew will be payableforthatleg.Responsibilityforpaymentofthecrewfeesremains with the skipper.4-10. BOOKING FEEPrior to 1 September 2009 a non refundable booking fee of 100 is payable toensureaplacein ARCEurope2010.Thebookingfeewillbecredited againsttheentryfee,whichmustbepaidinfullby1September2009to conrm participation. Entries received on or after 1 September 2009 must be accompanied by full payment of the entry fee.4-11. DISCOUNT A5%discount(20%forARC2009participants)onthebasicentryfeeis applicableforpaymentsreceivedbytheorganisersbefore20December 2009. This discount does not apply to crew fees.4-12. LATE PAYMENT SURCHARGEEntry fees and/or crew fees paid after 1 April 2010, or received in the Cowes ofce after that date, will incur a surcharge of 25%. 4-13. ARC EUROPE COMMITTEEThe ARC Europe Committee will be made up of two members of the Rally staff, a member of the Committee of the local host yacht club and a member ofthelocalyachtclub(whomayalsobeaCommitteemember)andan independent vote casting chairman nominated by the organisers. Yachts in the Cruising Division may not lodge more than one protest during the Rally. Decisionstakenbytheprotestcommitteearenal.Noprotestsmaybe lodged in the Open Division.4-14. DEFINITIONSForthepurposeofthe ARCEurope2010ProvisionalConditionsofEntry or any other material issued by the Organisers, the following terms shall be dened as:The Rally shall mean the ARC Europe 2010.Rally Logo shall mean the ARC Europe logo consisting of the World Cruising Club Ltd. icon, and the text ARC Europe, as shown on the Entry Form.Issue 2, dated 01 March 20091 - 21Atlantic Rally for Cruisers World Cruising Club, 20091 - PERSONAL PREPARATIONSPer sonalPr epar at i ons - Whatt o WearThe c l ot hi ng opt i ons f oran At l ant i cc r ossi ngNick Gill from World Cruising Clubs technical clothing provider Gill takes a look at modern sailing clothing and offers some ideas for your sailing kit-bag.Layer i ng a per sonalc l i mat e c ont r olsyst emIn sailing one thing is certain; you need to be prepared for all weather conditions. For an ARC crossing this willincludethedeliverytotheCanaryIslands,the variationsinAtlanticweatherduringthetrip,local Caribbeanconditionsandthenthereverseforthe return crossing. Space is at a premium on board, so even if budget is not a restricting factor there is a limit to how much clothing you can take. I believe it is best to look at your options in terms of layers. Hot or cold, the layering system makes enormous sense and it is your own personal climate control system.Base LayerOpt i onsThe Base Layer is vital. One of its main purposes is to keep you dry next to the skin and it does this by wicking moisture away from the body. If you are wearing cotton it will absorb perspiration like blotting paper,andthentransferheatfromyourbody20 times faster than dry fabric leaving you feeling cold and clammy.ForthecoolerpartofthejourneyIrecommend Gill i2 Lite or i2 Tec. There are many choices of long orshortsleeve,crewneckorzippolosaswellas leggings and boxer shorts. Dont forget the boxers, as damp cotton underwear is no fun! The main difference between i2 Lite and i2 Tec is that the Tec is slightly heavier and therefore warmer and also features an antimicrobialnish.This,putsimply,reducesthe odour caused by being unable to wash it - very handy on an extended passage. Forwarmerconditions,Gillhasintroduced technical long and short sleeve shirts. They are very fast drying, highly wicking and have a UV SPF 50 sun protectionfactor,essentialforthelatterpartofthe ARC rally. This new Technical Apparel range has a natural feel, is not tight tting and is very comfortable for long periods. Inmanywaysthereisanoverlapbetweenthe warm and cool weather base layers. They both do a similarjobbutthewarmweathertechnicalapparel is designed for use on and off the boat despite being 100% technical.Mi d LayerOpt i ons There has probably been more development in what we loosely term mid-layer, than any other area of our businessinthelastfewyears.Newmaterialsand production techniques have considerably increased theoptions,whilstatthesametimewidenedtheir usage opportunity. Theroleofthemid-layeristoprovidethermal insulation.Thiscancomeinmanyformsfroma relatively thin micro eece to a fully waterproof, highly breathable, insulated jacket and salopettes.One of the materials thathashadsuch an impact at Gill has beensoft-shell.Asandwichmaterialthatgives warmth,waterandwindresistance.Theyare available in different weights and degrees of stretch and warmth. My choice is the soft shell race jacket and pants. As well as warmth, it has a high degree ofwaterresistanceandgivesprotectionformost conditions. It is so versatile, being just as happy on shore or even on the slopes.For a more conventional mid-layer I recommend the convert range. A lightweight, highly breathable rip-stop fabric with a Thermore synthetic ll insulation thatcompresseseasilyandinsulateswhenwet.I recentlyspoketosomeonewhohadjustreturned from an Atlantic crossing who said she did not take it off for 20 days. It was like wearing a sleeping bag.Out erLayerOpt i onsTheOuterLayerisforrealprotectionagainst theelementsandmustbecompletelywaterand windproof. In order to work most efciently, the fabric should be breathable to let the moist air escape from inside the garment.There are three suitable options in the Gill range to suit all budgets. The main difference between the garmentoptionsistheheightofthecollarandthe durabilityofthematerials.Therearetwotypesof material available; 2 -layer and 3- layer. The2-layeroptionisgenerallylighterand because the coating is unprotected, requires a lining in the garment. It is also less expensive and slightly less durable. The3-layerfabricsareasandwichwiththe waterproofmembraneinthemiddle.Theouter layergivesthetextureandtheabrasionandsnag resistance,whereastheinnerisascrimandthis protects the coating from wear and tear. Gill 3-layer garmentsarethemostdurableanddonotneeda lining, but are also more expensive. This is due not only to the fabric cost (more than 50% higher) but also to the taping costs, both in materials and labour.Out erLayerGar mentOpt i onsOS 2 Of f shor e RangeOur most suitable 2-layer option is the OS 2 Offshore / Coastal Jacket and Trousers. It is mid-weight, packed with features, has a collar that ends just at the top of the ears and is the most suitable suit for a wide range ofconditions.Ifmostofyoursailingiscoastal cruising with the occasional offshore passage and a very occasional ARC crossing, then Key West will do the job. It is reasonably priced, comes in unisex 1 - 23Atlantic Rally for Cruisers World Cruising Club, 20091 - PERSONAL PREPARATIONS LayerVery WarmModerateCool Temperature Range> 22 Degrees C Plus15 - 22 Degrees C < 15 Degrees C Range DescriptionRange DescriptionRange DescriptionBase Layer Tech AppQuick Drying UV technical shirts in long As very warm plusi2 TecBase layerand short sleeve for men and womeni2 TecBase layer i2Lite Base layer range

Shorts and TrousersC005Men's Escape quick dry shortsAs very warmi2 TecBase layerC006Men's Quick dry long Haul Trouser 1642Technical sailing shorts Mid Layeri3Micro Fleece tops and bottomsi4Mid weight feece tops & salopettesi4Mid-weight feece tops & salopettesi5Crosswind jacket & salopettesi5Crosswindi5 Crosswind Performance Mid-layer1610Softshell jacket1610Softshell jacket Outer LayerIN10 Inshore-Lite jacket & waist pantsOS5Key West Ofshore jacket & trousersOS4Atlantic jacket & trousersC019Intrepid JacketDrop Seat trouser for womenOC2 Racer jacket & trousersOS4Atlantic jacket & trousers OC2Racer jacket & trousers Feet960Gripper shoe960Gripper shoe909Tall Yachting boot909Tall Yachting boot HeadGill Polarised foating sunglassesGill Polarised Floating SunglassesGill Polarised foating sunglasses138Peaked sailing cap138Peaked Sailing Cap9637Pro-Racing GoggleHT1i3 BeanieHT3i4 Skull cap Notes regarding the table:* The temperature range will depend to a large extent on the wind and / or sea state. Wind strength in particular will afect the type of clothing needed. *In the layering sections there are in many cases more than one option. It can be a choice and not necessarily all. GILL - WHAT TO WEAR FOR SAILINGT E M P E R A T U R E R A N G Eand womens specic sizing and the womens trousers have a very useful drop seat.At l ant i cAs its name implies, the Atlantic is ideal if you do a fair amount of offshore sailingandtheoccasionalrace.It is made using a 3-layer, 5-dot, ocean grade fabric and it is heavier and more durable with a much higher collar.Oc ean Rac erIfbudgetislessofanissuethereistheOcean Racer jacket, developed with the crew of Volvo Ocean Race winner illbruck, combining the features of the Atlantic suit with many innovative design systems that reduce weight and improve the garment breathability, but without sacricing performance. It performs like an Ocean Jacket but feels more like a Coastal Jacket.Hands and FeetWearingshoesandgloveswhenmovingabouton deck is essential to avoid injury. You could potentially be 2 weeks from outside assistance. As the weather is likely to be predominantly warm, shoes rather than boots are the best option. Gills new boat shoe, called theDecktech,hasbeentestedindependentlyin wet and dry conditions on varnished wood and glass bre decking, and proved to have outstanding grip. Ideal on a rolling wet deck.Gloves are also important, not just to protect from rope burn but also from getting ngers caught or trapped. There are many options but I would strongly recommend long nger gloves. The Gill Pro-Glove is probably the toughestonthemarketusingamaterialknownas Proton Ultra as opposed to the thinner Amara.Whatt o Pac kWeightandspaceareoftenalimitationonboard socarefulplanningofyourwardrobeisessential. ThefollowingtablelistswhatIconsidertobethe bestoptionsfromtheGillrange.Ihavesplititinto different temperature conditions and different layers. Ihavealsoincludedthedryweightoftheproduct as a guide. Whichever brand of clothing you end up packing, it is denitely worth checking out the layering and temperature guide as it makes good sense. For further information visit www.gillmarine.comSuggest ed At l ant i cKi tBagTechnicalproductsthatcompletelyavoidcotton. Shirts can double up as a thermal base layer under waterproof clothing - perform the same function.Tec hni c alAppar elRangeIdeal base layer for warm weather sailing offering UV protection. Available in womens styles and colours.Quick dry UV shirts:Sonar Long Sleeve Polo_C00335.00Reverb long sleeve Tee_C00230.00Equinox Short Sleeve Tee_C00125.00Technical Apparel quick dry shorts:Escape Shorts_C00540.00Technical Sailing Shorts with pad_164242.50i2 Lite Base Layer boxers15.00i2 Tec Tee Base layer35.00Mi d LayerConvert Jacket75.00Convert Salopettes, or80.00Crosswind Mid Layer Jacket100.00CrosswindMid Layer Salopettes100.00Out erl ayerAtlantic Jacket_ OS4J255.00Atlantic Trouser_ OS4T180.00Foot wearDecktech Shoe_96565.00Ac c essor i esLong nger Pro glove_745025.00Technical quick dry sailing cap_136 15.00Polarised racing and oatable Sunglasses with retaining strap_947235.00Large 70 Litre Cargo Bag_ L002 47.50Wash Bag_ L011 15.001 - 25Atlantic Rally for Cruisers World Cruising Club, 20091 - PERSONAL PREPARATIONSCr ew Tr ai ni ngProper training is good preparation for any sailing voyage. Skippers are encouragedtoensuretheircrewareproperlypreparedfortheocean crossingaheadwhichwilleasethepressuresontheSkipper,andare respectfully reminded that they have a duty of care towards their crew. No matter how much gear you put on your boat, its the experience of the crew that makes for a safe voyage.For malSaf et y Tr ai ni ngWhilst formal qualications or crew training are not required to participate in the ARC, it is strongly recommended that as well as completing the minimum qualifying cruise [500 nautical miles in the 12 months preceding the start for each yacht], the skipper and preferably some of the crew undertake formal safety training. The one day sea survival course is an excellent introduction on how correctly to use a liferaft and how to handle an emergency situation at sea. The basic sea survival for small craft course is offered by an increasing numberofestablishmentsaroundtheUKincludingHambleSchoolof Yachting opposite, and a full list of RYA recognised courses can be found on the RYA website - www.rya.orgIt is also a good idea for at least one crew member to have undertaken a rst aid course. What may begin as a minor medical problem on board could easily develop into something much more serious for want of basic medicaltrainingonboard.Somewell-applied,emergencyprocedures instituted early on, can make all the critical difference.Pr e-Depar t ur e Saf et y Br i engNo matter how experienced your crew, a safety brief by the Skipper is an essential part of crew training prior to the start of any sailing voyage. ARC Skippers will be required to sign a declaration prior to leaving Las Palmas stating they have conducted a pre-departure safety brieng with all crew members, considered possible contingencies, and methods to avoid, minimise or cope with emergencies. The Pre-Departure Safety Brieng must include: Training drills for MOB, abandon ship, dismasting, re, ood, loss of rudder/steering and the use of storm sails; stowage and use of all safety equipment (in particular lifejackets, ares, EPIRBs, re extinguishers, liferaft, danbuoy, rst aid kit, grab bag); the procedure for making a correct MAYDAY call, including giving the yachts position; passage and pilotage plan for the crossing.Inaddition,itisrecommendedthattheSkippershould:Talk through the ARC Safety Equipment Regulations with the crew; review the medical status of crew members taking medications, including seasickness and remedies; assign a Ships Medic; review safety harness, life jacket and safety line procedures to be used, issuing each crew member with theirownlifejacket,ensuringitisttedcorrectly;reviewcookingstove and other re and explosion hazards; review ooding control procedures; review man aloft procedures; urge each crew member to constantly think about safety and the consequences of every action.Saf et y Demonst r at i ons Las Pal masOn the Thursday before the start, WCC runs a comprehensive morning of safety demonstrations in association with Hamble School of Yachting. These include a Hi-Line Transfer, Flare and Liferaft Demonstration. For further information on these demonstrations see the fact sheets from page 1-63. These demonstrations are simply meant as a refresher for all crew and are not a substitute for invaluable formal safety training.Sea Sur vi valTr ai ni ngTraining in survival at sea incorporates the worst case scenario of taking to your last resort craft, the liferaft, and damage limitation skills to enable your yacht to be your liferaft. Courses are designed for sailors who wish to prepare themselves in the eventuality of a man overboard situation or abandoning a vessel to a liferaft. Safety and survival at sea can be achieved with careful planning and preventatives. The experience will give you greater condence in an emergency situation and in the capabilities of your safety equipment. The safety equipment, both mandatory and recommended for the ARC, can mostly be seen and experienced on these training courses.Mar i t i me Fi r stAi d/Medi c alTr ai ni ngWhen heading off on a lengthy offshorepassage,acruising sailor needs to focus on 3 key areas:-Basic Medical SkillsCommunicationsMedical SuppliesAnumberofestablishments offer advanced medical training gearedtowardsthevoyaging sailor,inparticularHamble School of Yacht i ng( see opposite). Thesecour sesai mt o familiariseyouwithhandling emergencieslikelacerations, burns and fractures. In addition, youwilllearnaboutcommon marine-generated emergencies, such as hypothermia. Training wi l l provi deyouwi t ht he condenceandskillstotreat commonailmentsaswellas lifethreateningemergencies, includinghowtostabilisea crewmemberwithtraumatic injuries,andtakehistoryand observationsusingarstaid and medical care system. Sa f e a n d e f f e c t i v e treatmentcanthenbemade withRadioMedical Advicevia SSBradio,relay,orsatellite communications, or in the worst casescenariobythetrained crew member. Cont act i ngt heMRCC providestheopportunityto liaisewithadoctor24/7or alternatively there are a number ofcompani esthatprovi de yachtsmanwi thaccessto physicians, trained in the art of remote medical support.1 - 26Atlantic Rally for Cruisers World Cruising Club, 2009Cr ew Heal t h - Medi c alChec k Li stAs skipper of a yacht it is your responsibility to know what medical conditions, if any, that your crew may have. It is worth sitting down with each of the crew and nding out if they have any conditions that they might be affected by during the crossing. It is worth lling out the table below with the medical condition, what medication is needed for the condition and any other notes such as what doses are usually taken. This table can then be a reference point for everybody onboard during the crossing.1 - PERSONAL PREPARATIONSCr ew NameMedi c alCondi t i onsMedi c at i on Not es1 - 27Atlantic Rally for Cruisers World Cruising Club, 2009Medi c alKi t sYour boats medical rst-aidkitisasimportant asyoursailinventory. Gui danc eonwhat medicationstoinclude inyourkitforoffshore cruisingcanbefound inavarietyofways:the MaritimeandCoastguard Agency(www.mcga.gov.uk)intheU.Khaveauthorisedscalesofrstaid andmedicalkitsforinshoreandoffshorevessels; othernationalmarineauthoritiespublishsimilar recommendations; the Ships Captain Medical Guide has an excellent recommended drugs list.Manycr ui ser swi l l makeupt hei r own comprehensivemedicalkitmadeupofarstaid andemergencymedicalgrabkittobekeptinthe grab bag and a medical chest split into categories; eg: dental, gastro, infections etc. Alternatively a number of companies specialising in medical supplies have branched out into the offshore medical kit market and can supply professional pre-packed kits depending onyourrequirements.Theseinclude:BlueWater Supplies / Sea Medic: Tel. +44 (0)1534 739594, www.bluewatersupplies.com; and L E West Ltd: Tel. +44 (0)208 532 7777, www.lewest.com.Itispossibletobuyexcellentmedicalsupplies inLasPalmas,howeveritisbettertoacquireany prescription items before leaving your home country throughyourdoctor.Remember,furnishyourboat with a comprehesive medical kit and you wont have to rely on your fellow ARC participants to supplement your supplies if a medical emergency arises.Inadditiontotheappropriateleveloftraining, anon-boardmedicalreferencebookisinvaluable. Reference material is as important to safe passaging ashavingup-to-datecharts,butanon-board emergency should not be the rst time you pull out the medical reference book. Even without formal medical training,ifyouhavethoroughlyreadthemedical reference book, youll have a good minimal basis for emergencymedicaltreatment.Seethebooklistat the back of this section for recommended titles.MoneyLifeonacruisingyachtisnotallsittingunder apalmtree!Mostcruisingwilltakeplacein relatively developed regions and involve the typical expenses that occur in normal living: buying food, entertainment,travel,andmaintainingtheboat. Onlyatseawillyoustopspendingmoney!Itis thereforeimportanttoplanyournancesforthe period that you will be away from home.Regul arBi l l sMakelifeeasyandsetupregularpayment systems.Standingordersanddirectdebitsare goodmethods.Remembertoincludehousehold bills, insurance, and most importantly, your credit cards in this system. Ac c ess t o MoneyMake sure that your bank is aware of your plans, so that they can act on telephone or faxed instructions from you. An account with Internet access so that you can log into it from anywhere could suit your needs.Makesurethatyoutakedetailsofyour bank account numbers, bank address, and contact telephone and fax numbers with you. Keep these in a secure place with a 2nd copy in case of loss. Bewareoflocalratenumbersthatcannotbe accessed from overseas.Cash & Car dsATMsarewidelyavailableinEuropeandthe Caribbean,andaretheeasiestwayofgetting money in local currencies. Use credit/debit cards for other transactions as well. It is a good policy to have a Mastercard as well as a Visa.Keep details of all cards and telephone reporting numbersincaseoftheft.Haveasecurehiding place on board and keep a back up card there also. At sea, place cards and passports in the emergency grab bag.Cur r enc i esGr an Canar i a - Eur osThe currency in the Canary Islands, which includes LasPalmasdeGranCanaria,istheEuro.The exchangerateisapproximately1Euro=0.87, and 1 Euro = US$ 1.29. There is an ATM in the marina at the Sotavento Centre and a number of banks located close to the marina in Las Palmas, and at the airport on arrival. Remember to carry your passport or some form of photograph ID with you in Las Palmas, as proof of identity is often required when paying by credit/debit card. Car i bbean - EC$orUS$The currency in St. Lucia is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (EC$) which is tied to the US$. The approximate exchange rate is US$1 to EC$2.7. When making purchases or bartering, always check if the rate quoted is for EC or US, as the US Dollar is widely accepted throughout the Caribbean. As a standby, it is well worth having a sum of US$ cash to keep on board the boat, since customs fees can almost always be paid in US Dollars. In Rodney Bay Marina, there are two banks with cash dispensers, but demand on them during the ARC can be high, so bring some cash in case you arrive over the weekend or on a public holiday.1 - PERSONAL PREPARATIONSYoWGlobalPeteof yamarine marthe wlogistics servOur andSupyachFor KirsOur to aFromwww.petersandmay.comPleamarine@petersandmay.com You sail the AtlanticWe ship you home!ers & May are specialists in the safe global shipmachts, powerboats, RIBs, high-value and delicaterine cargo. We have been shipping yachts aroundworld for more than 20 years and provide a bespvice to ship your yacht back home after the ARC.unique shipping cradles are the safest in the indu, with our own in-house team of dedicated Loadinperintendents, we take care of every aspect of youhts journey from loading through to discharge. prices and further information please contactsty Stratton on +44 (0)2380 480 434 dedicated Yachting Logistics Department can alsnd from the Caribbean. m spare sails to spars, we can arrange quick and effase contact Stuart Chalcroft on +44 (0)2380 48c.ment Westbound shipmentsdepart UK, Spain andeAdriatic in November for d arrival in the Caribbean oke in DecemberEastbound shipmentsdepart the Caribbean inustryApril/May, arriving inng Europe in just three weeks ur- ideal for yachts returningfrom the ARCt so ship spares and equipment ficient delivery door to door.80 526 1 - 29Atlantic Rally for Cruisers World Cruising Club, 2009Per sonalHeal t hThis information is intended as a general overview of potential medical problems, and some warnings do not apply to the countries on the ARC route. However, since individual cruising plans vary widely, it is advised to obtain specic medical advice for the countries you intend to visit.The Canary Islands currently do not have any endemic infectious diseases, although it is good general advice to update your vaccinations for Tetanus and Polio. For the Caribbean, including St.Lucia, vaccinations for Typhiod, Diptheria, Hepatitis A & B and TB are advised. However it should also be noted that, since many yachts will be cruising other countries after the nish of the ARC, it is recommended to take medical advice on any possible requirements for all countries you intend to visit.For staying healthy while aoat the maxim should be prevention is better than cure. Firstly, it is important to make sure that all preventative vaccinations are kept up-to-date. Infectious and contagious illnesses are little risk while at sea, but these do become a hazard while ashore in some places. Secondly, ensure that good personal and boat hygiene is maintained, since the two greatest health hazards when travelling world-wide are mosquitoes and unsafe food and water. Simple precautions will help maintain health.Prevent mosquito bites by tting screens for hatches; burn coils at night, and use insect repellent sprays in the evening. Remember in the tropics that food spoils far more quickly, so take care over preparation of food anddrink,keepingleft-overs,andfoodhygiene,to help avoid stomach upsets. Cuts and insect bites easily become infected, and can take a long time to heal in the tropics. Always disinfectthemwellandavoidgettingthemwet. Persistent wounds may need antibiotics.1 - PERSONAL PREPARATIONSVac c i nat i onsRequiredvaccinationsareTetanus,Typhoid, PolioandHepatitisA.Thesearehowevernot compulsory.Dependingonyouritinerary,you shouldchecktheprevalenceof:Diptheria, HepatitisA&B;MenigitisA,B,C;Rabiesand Japanese Enchaphlitis. Sufcient time should be allowed before travel, to ensure that the vaccinations have reached full effectiveness.Thistimeperiodvarieswitheach vaccination, and qualied medical advice should be obtained for the countries on your intended route.Mal ar i aMalaria currently is not a problem in the Caribbean. However, if intending to travel further, then detailed adviceshouldbesoughtforthespecicareas tobevisited.Seeklocalmedicaladvicebefore departing from one port, what the conditions are for the next port of call, since advice on malaria prophylaxis changes frequently. Yel l ow FeverThis mainly occurs in tropical rainforest areas of SouthAmericaandAfrica,soitisunlikelythat sailors would encounter it. However, vaccination certicates can be asked for in Panama, Ecuador and Brazil. As the vaccination is highly effective and gives protection for 10 years it may be worth having this done, especially if one plans to travel inland during visits to Ecuador or Brazil.Tr ai ni ng Cent r esTherearehundredsofyachtingtrainingschools worldwideofferingbluewatertraining,both theoretical and practical. To aid you in your search for the right course we have listed below relevant international websites and addresses. Tr ai ni ng i n t he UKTheRYAwebsitehasacompletelistofUK establishmentsofferingavarietyofyachting associated courses. To nd a course near you go totheRYAwebsiteatwww.rya.org.ukandusing FINDselecttrainingcentresfromthedirectory. ThiswilltakeyoutoasearchpageforallRYA courses, both shore and water based. If you wish tocompleteRYAcoursesoutsidetheUK,there are a number of European RYA afliated schools, mainly in Spain and France. RYA based courses can also be found in Australia and North America. Full details are on the website.Passpor t sIti sessenti al tohaveaval i d passport.Somecountriesrequire that the passport is valid for at least six months after the date of arrival inthatcountry,sopleasecheck theexpirydateonyourpassport. Adviseallcrewjoiningyouryacht, especially if they are ying in, to check that they have passaports valid for at least six months. It is recommended that all crew joining yachts (other than EU citizens) should arrive with a signed letter from the master of the yacht stating that the bearerwillbejoiningsaidyachtinaspecied port and that the master accepts responsibility for ensuringthebearerleavesthecountrywiththat vessel.Thiscansavetimeandproblemsatthe airportonarrival,especiallywhereaconnecting ight has to be made to reach a yacht. Copies of suchlettersinEnglish,SpanishandFrenchare available from WCC, via the event forum.

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x Medicalandrepatriationcoverwww.wc c t r avel .c o.ukTel:01892549822e.mail:enquiries@topsailinsurance.co.ukTopsailInsuranceisatradingnameofGHInsuranceServicesLtd.whoareauthorisedandregulatedbytheFinancialServicesAuthority1 - 31Atlantic Rally for Cruisers World Cruising Club, 2009Tr avelI nsur anc eIt is essential that the skipper and all members of the crew should have a minimum level of travel insurance to at least provide basic medical cover for emergency treatment in the Canaries before the start of the ARC, and for arrival in St. Lucia, and any onward cruising plans. As the Canary Islands are part of Spain, EU citizenscanobtainreciprocalhealthcarefreeof charge,althoughitmaybenecessarytopayand claim back. Ensure you have obtained your European Health Insurance card, before traveling [EU citizens only]. This has replaced the Form E1-11. Travel insurance is also recommended for non-EU citizens visiting the Canary Islands, and is essential whenoutsideyourhomecountry.Whentakingout a policy, pay particular attention to the conditions of treatmentandrepatriation.Thereareanumberof excellent tailor made policies that provide extra cover in case the owner of the yacht has to be repatriated through ill health providing cover for you to pay for a delivery crew to return your boat home. Specialist brokers tend to offer more helpful advice than High Street travel agents. If buying an off the shelf travel policy check that sailing is not specically excluded as a dangerous sport.GHInsuranceofferapolicycalled Yachtsmens Gold, specically designed for cruising sailors, which includescoverageofevententryfeesshouldyou have to cancel your participation in the ARC. Find out about the competitive rates for their specialist policies at www.wcctravel.co.ukVi sas and Cr ewCanar y I sl andsNon-EUci t i zensvi si t i ng Spain need a visa (visado) in order to enter and visit Spain, unlessthereexistsaspecial agreement between Spain and your home country. Countries with special agreements include all of North & South America, Andorra, Australia, Brunei, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Gibraltar, Grenada, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Japan, SouthKorea,Latvia,Lithuania,Malaysia,Malta, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia and Switzerland. If you are one of these nationalities, you can enter Spain without a visa and stay for up to 90 days in any 6-month period.St . Luc i aBritishpassportholdersmayenterSt.Luciafora stayofuptosixweekswithoutobtainingavisa. The maximum length of stay will however be at the discretion of the immigration ofcer.For a full list of countries whose nationals require visastoenterSt.Luciagotowww.stlucia.gov.lc/faq/do_i_need_a_visa_to_enter_saint_lucia.htm.A singleentrytouristvisaisvalidforupto6weeks, apply for extensions at the Immigration department in St.Lucia.Itisessentialtohaveavalidpassportforthe Caribbeanwithatleastthreemonthsuntilexpiry. Special Note: Non US passport holders require visas for entry into the US Virgin Islands.If you require a visa, make sure you apply to the St. Lucia Consulate nearest to your residence, well beforeyoutravel.Generallyyoushouldapplyfor your visa about 8-12 weeks before the date of your expected arrival.Ent er i ng St . Luc i a by Ai rCurrent entry restrictions state that passengers must beinpossessionorbeabletoprovideproofofan onward or return ticket and hold sufcient funds for the stay. For crew travelling to St. Lucia and departing by sea they must hold documentation from the skipper oftheboatconrmingthattheywillbetravelling aboard and detailing the exact departure date from St.Luciaandthenextdestination.Problemscan be avoided if crew also have an onward ticket from another place further down the route. Copies of crew letters in English, Spanish and French are available from World Cruising Club. Ent er i ng St .Luc i a by SeaCrew arriving aboard an ARC yacht are the responsibility of the skipper. This means that crew cannot be signed offaboatwithoutanairtickethome.Iftemptedto take on extra crew in the Caribbean, or offer a ride to another Island, ensure that the crew has either a ticket home, or the means to pay for a ticket, otherwise the skipper will be liable for repatriation of the crew.Tr ai ni ng I nt er nat i onal l yTheISAFwebsitelistsinternationalsailing organisations.Gotowww.sailing.org/mnafor fulldetailsofISAFMemberNational Authorities [MNAs].Findyourcountryontheworldmap and contact your national body to nd out about available courses. Fdration Franaise de Voile Web.www.ffvoile.orgTel.+33 14 06 03 7 00Deutscher Segler Verband Web.www.dsv.org Tel.+49 40 63 20 090Koninklijk Nederlands Watersport VerbondWeb.www.watersportverbond.nlTel.+31 30 75 13 700Norwegian Sailing FederationWeb.www.seiling.no Tel.+47 21 02 97 10 US SailingWeb.www.ussailing.orgTel.+1 401 683 08001 - PERSONAL PREPARATIONSOut here, you need to be prepared...WWW.GAELFORCEMARINE.CO.UKTEL.01463 229400 WI TH25 YEARSEXPERI ENCE, WECANHELPGAEL F ORCEMARI NE136ANDERSONST REET I NVERNESSSCOT L ANDI V38DHPERFORMANCEMARI NEEQUI PMENT1 - 33Atlantic Rally for Cruisers World Cruising Club, 2009BoatPr epar at i ons Top Ti psFit equipment well in advance so you can check that it works and you have condence in it.Preparation is key and there is no substitute for testing everything. Remember the boat is going to roll a lot during the Atlantic crossing and making life comfortable down below will add to your enjoyment of the trip.Down Bel owCupboard doors: check catches so doors stay shut when heeling over.Galley: make a chopping board that ts snugly into the sink.Gas: buy a spring balance for weighing gas bottles. Fitaduelpropane/butaneinstallation.Propane bottles older than 10 years oldwillnotnormallybe accepted for rell.Handy items: x a knife and torchjustinsidethemain companionway hatch.Handholds: do you need to t additional ones to make moving around down below easierandsaferwhilston passage?Heavy objects: secure properly - think rolling.Infestations:tbug/cockroachtrapsinbottomof lockers & bilges (available in Las Palmas).Laptops:tVelcrotolaptop/saloontable/navarea so secure when at sea.Lee cloths: are they deep enough for the passage making you intend to do?Radar:manycoastlinesarepronetofog,which sometimes can last most of the day. Also very useful for picking up those nightly squalls on passage.Storage: store pans with paper towel in-between to prevent rattling and damage to non-stick. Invest in a roll of non-slip matting thousands of uses.Upholstery:protectwithremovable,easyclean covers whilst on passage.1 - BOAT PREPARATIONSNonSlipMatMaterial:cuttotthesaloontable and galley work top surfaces. Handy to have place mats which can be used randomly around the boat as required.Mosquitos:fitremovablenetstoyourhatches, including main hatch. Lewmar make purpose made screens to t all their hatches.Night vision: t red lights in saloon, galley & heads.Oven: make safe by tting a retainer inside to keep dishes in place when the oven is opened and heeling over. Rig a crash bar across the stove to avoid nasty accidents. Dig out those pot holders and invest in a pressure cooker (no spillages of hot food/liquid).Ventilation: very important as the weather gets hotter. Is there a good ow of air through the boat? Try a range of windscoops and consider tting small 12v fans by bunks / in the galley.Water: t a salt water pump in the galley & manually operated fresh water pump.On Dec kDeckshower:bestwaytoshowerwheninhot temperatures and good for after swimming. Cheaper option is a solar shower, easy to store.Dinghy: you may want to tow your dinghy on short passages. Pre-prepare a decent bridle with permanent lines to your aft cleats so you dont lose it!Drinks: x bottle clips (from Halfords for bike water bottles) around cockpit for convenience.Gardening gloves: for handling harbour warps and chains keep handy.Heat/Sun: invest in a decent bimini and sun awning thatcoverthecockpitandcoachroof.Itismuch cheaper to get these made before you leave home. Keepagardenplantspraybottlewithwaterinthe fridge lovely for cooling off.www.rutgerson.se / 5AILHAPDWAPE / DECKHAPDWAPE / PCPTLICHT5 & HATCHE5Designed Ior cruising. Used at any time in any weather.1 - 35Atlantic Rally for Cruisers World Cruising Club, 2009Set - up: set your boatupsoitcanbe sailed by the weakest crewmember.ShorePower:bring aselectionofshore power el ect r i cal adaptors with you (e.g. splitters, doublers, 32 & 16 Amp plugs). Tr ol l ey: asmal l collapsible trolley is a must for gas bottles, diesel cans and provisions.Visibility:investina3million+candlespotlight operating from a 12v socket [obligatory].Water: an easily stowed at packed hosepipe, with a selection of ttings, will prove useful.Sec ur i t yDinghy: buy a heavy-duty combination lock and wire topadlockashoreandtoboat.Rigathreeorfour point lifting strop to enable lifting alongside when at anchor overnight.Outboard: some suggest painting this funky bright colourstodeterthieves,andtastrongoutboard lock.1 - BOAT PREPARATIONSMain hatch: effective lock on washboards? Should be operable from below deck to enable a secure yacht at night when on board. Fit movement detectors with a noisy alarm.Money: if keeping money on board, split it up. Paper wor kBoat Stamp: ofcials love a rubber stamp. Equipment List: have a list of equipment on board with serial numbers. ID: carry plenty of passport photos.Ships Papers: photocopy all in advance.CarbonPaper:forallthoseformsthathavetobe completed in triplicate - invaluable!Mi sc el l aneous Luxur y I t emsBreadmaker: nothing beats painless fresh bread!BBQ: keeps the smells out of the galley.Cockpit beanbags: greatly increase comfort when on passage and protect the knees!Communication:walkytalkiesarecheaperthan handheldVHFs,smallerandeasiertocarry/use. Great if one crewmember goes ashore for shopping and needs collecting. Range 3 miles.Entertainment:booksonlocalhistoryofareason yourroute,oraandfauna,constellations.Lonely PlanetGuidesareexcellent. Audiobooksgreatfor night watch. Plenty of ction, very swappable. Board Games.FishingRod&Lures:alwaysafunpastimeand saves visiting the local sh market!Hardbottomtender:forextendedcruising, particularlyinareasrequiringanchoring,arubber dinghy with 4hp motor just wont cope. Consider also the largest outboard you can handle and a good sized dinghy anchor.Laundry: highly recommended is a hand wringer for wet clothes. See www.lehmans.com.Memories: digital camera and storage facility. A USB removable memory stick is also very useful so you can keep photos taken by friends and take your long messages home to an internet caf.Snorkeling gear: great for fun but also for checking the anchor, freeing nets off rudder, cleaning waterline etc.Visitors Book: excellent memento of your trip.GN Espace Gal l ey Sol ut i ons Lt dT:+ 44 ( 0) 8707 481455E:i nf o@gn- espace.comW:www.gn- espace.comAt last - a marine cooker that really roasts, grills and bakes to perfection!Ournewgi mbal l edLPGcookersal l owyou t onowenj oygenui nehome-f r om-home cooki ngwhi l stonboard.The hob has pl ent y ofroom even f orl ar ger pans,andt hef ast heat i ngoven,l et syoucookanyt hi ngf r omroast beef t o mer i ngues,or evenbakef r eshbr eadwi t h conf i dence.Butthebestnewsisthatour uniqueMulti-DirectionGimbal systemkeeps thecookerlevelwhilstyouarecooking underway.Alize cooker and GN cookwarewww.adlardcoles.comAdlard Coles Nautical is pleased to be supporting participants of ARC 2009.As the largest and best-known nautical publisher we are sure to have the perfect books for you.1 - 37Atlantic Rally for Cruisers World Cruising Club, 20091 - BOAT PREPARATIONS - BOOK LISTRec ommended Book Li stPi l otBooksAt l ant i cPi l otAt l as6 5.00 This is the 4th edition of this large format map-book showing the wind and current percentage information that would otherwise be obtained from Routing Charts for every month of the year. It covers the North and South Atlantic, the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. Thereisagoodcommentaryoneachmonthtoo. Worth having if you are longer-term cruising.At l as ofPi l otChar t s N. At l ant i c 21.00US Hydrographic Ofce North Atlantic Pilot charts, they contain lots of useful written text and references, which are well written and clearly presented. Include all of the North Atlantic, and Mediterranean. Great value.RCC At l ant i cCr ossi ng Gui de 38.005th Ed.(2003). A useful book to read if you have not cruised the Atlantic before.Introducesallthebasic problems,aswellasgivingoutline port information on main stopovers. And a good book to give your crew to read too, before the voyage, so they will have an idea of what it is all about if they are new to the game.At l ant i cI sl ands37.50ThiscoverstheAzores,CapeVerdes,Madeira groupandtheCanaries. Thethirdeditioncontains numerousrevisions;manynewphotographsand some new charts have been included in this important and well established pilot. This is a very informative book and useful to have if you are likely to visit islands other than just the Canaries.Wor l d Cr ui si ng Rout es45.005thEd.JimmyCornellconceivedthisbookasa modernversionofOceanPassagesoftheWorld, but geared to cruising yachtsman.Wor l d Cr ui si ng Handbook50.003rd Ed. (06/01) Companion volume to the above in many ways, it gives country-by-country information on all the lands likely to be visited by the global cruising yacht. RCC At l ant i cSpai n & Por t ugal37.505thEd.(2006)Anexcellentguide from La Corua to Gibraltar. Lots of colour photographs and port plans, whichwillsavealotofchartsifyoucruisedown this coast. Latest edition contains updates on all the marina developments in Portugal.Cr ui si ng Gui desCanar y I sl ands Cr ui si ng Gui de15.00 5thEd.2006.Excellentonshoreinformation, particularly useful as all sorts of facilities are itemised and identied. Spiral bound. St r ai t s Sai l i ng Handbook, Annual 6 .50Excellentguidebyexperiencedlocalsailor,Colin Thomas,totheuniqueconditionsinthestraitsof Gibraltar describing water movements and the effect of weather systems in the area. Also includes tidal and passage information, port and marina details.Sout h WestSpai n & Por t ugalCr ui si ng Compani on, Jens Det l ef 24.9 5A cruising guide and pilot book covering the whole of the Portuguese coastline (beginning at Bayona) and then the SW coast of Spain on to Gibraltar. Written in a fairly light style with plenty of on-shore tips. Full colour port plans and photos throughout.A Passi on f ort he SeaJi mmy Cor nel l 32.00Reections on 3 Circumnavigations.JimmyCornellslatestbookdeals with all essential aspects of offshore cruisingandeveryspecicsubject isdealtwithinaninformativeand entertainingmanner,backedupby some telling incidents from the authors wide-ranging practical experience. Primarily aimed at sailors who are planning their own voyage. Weat herRYA Weat herHandbook, Chr i s Ti bbs13.6 5Meteorology for mariners in a clear and easy to follow guide. Written by an ex. Whitbread navigator turned met-man.Under st andi ng Weat her f ax12.9 9Mi ke Har r i s 2nd Ed. Armed with this book and a current weatherfax chartyouwillhavealltheessentialsformaking your own forecast. An appendix lists worldwide fax stations,frequencies,callsignsandtransmission schedules.Conc i se Gui de t o Car i bbean Weat herDavi d Jones16 .9 52nd Ed. This is a unique book giving an insight into Caribbean weather patterns and dynamics.Heavy Weat herCr ui si ng12.9 5Tom Cunl i f f eHow to cope with all the sea can throw at you.A Passion for the SeaReflections on threecircumnavigationsCornellJimmy1 - 38Atlantic Rally for Cruisers World Cruising Club, 20091 - BOAT PREPARATIONS - BOOK LISTRadi o, Comms. & Navi gat i onAdmi r al t y Mar i t i me Communi cat i ons, Car i bbeanUK Hydr ogr aphi cOf c e NP29 025.6 0Amusthavegui deonboard. Including the Madeira, Canaries and CapeVerdeIslandsaswellasthe CaribbeanandFlorida,thisbook contains contact numbers, e-mail and radiofrequenciesforallemergency andsafetycommunication,marina and vessel trafc broadcasts.Ad mi r al t yMar i t i me Co mmu n i c at i o n s ,UK& Medi t er r aneanUK Hydr ogr aphi cOf c e NP28925.6 0 Including the Azores and the Canary IslandsALRS Vol .3 Par t1 2007/ 08UK Hydr ogr aphi cOf c e NP283[ 1] 38.15Europe, Africa & Asia [excluding the Far East]ALRS Vol .3 Par t2 2007/ 08UK Hydr ogr aphi cOf c e NP283[ 2] 38.15The Americas, Far East and OceaniaMar i ne SSB Radi o f or I di -Yac ht s 20.00Highly recommended for anyone new to radio, or as an onboard companion and aide-memoir. HF Radi o Emai lCompani onvol ume which focuses on email via HF radio. 20 or 35 for both volumes.Mar i ne SSB Oper at i on, Mi c haelGal e14.9 53rdEd.AComprehensiveguidetousingSingle SideBandRadioandlongrangecommunications equipment.Thisexcellentguideoffersadviceon choosing and installing your radio set, how to operate it and how to pass your operators qualication. Usi ng PCs on Boar d15.9 9Rob But r ess & Ti m Thor nt on2nd Ed. The new edition of this popular book will help you understand how to get the most out of having a PC onboard, as well as details on how to set up.Cel est i alNavi gat i on f orYac ht smen 9 .9 9Mar y Bl ewi t tNowinits11thEd,thisclassicguidetocelestial navigation,includesworkedexamplesrelatedto current tables.Reeds Ast r o Navi gat i on Tabl es17.9 9Annualpublicationofastro-navigationtablesfor yachtsmen.Cel est i alNavi gat i on, Tom Cunl i f f e9 .9 9Coverssextanttechnique,howtoreadtablesand apply them, and how to x a position. Recommened for the RYA/DTP Yachtmaster Ocean Course.Ast r o-Nav Pl ot t i ng Sheet s8.50Pads of 25 astro-navigation sheets from Imray.Mai nt enanc eThe BoatDat a Book18.9 9I an Ni c hol sonContainsinvaluableinformationforanyoneliving aboard and maintaining their yacht.The Boat owner s Mec hani c aland El ec t r i c alManual , Ni gelCal der 45.00ADIYmanualforboatowners,includesminor andmajorrepairsofelectricalsystems,engines, electronics,steeringsystems,pumps,cookers, sparsandrigging.640pp,over500linedrawings. Hardback 3rd Ed. Mar i ne El ec t r i c aland El ec t r oni c s Bi bl e, John Payne35.002ndEd.Thisexcellenthandbook pr ovi desowner swi t hal l t he informationtheyneedtoselect, install,maintainandtroubleshoot anyelectricalorelectronicsystem on a boat.Di eselTr oubl eshoot er 11.9 9Don SeddonA guide to xing your engine at sea, covers motors up to 100BHP.Out boar d Tr oubeshoot er 12.9 9Pet erWhi t eLooking after that Caribbean cruising essential.Medi c al& Pr ovi si oni ngShi p Capt ai ns Medi c alGui de36 .0022nd Ed. 19 9 9Thisisthestandardbookcarriedonallmerchant ships. It is a hardback book.Fi r stAi d atSea, Just i ns & Ber r y 9 .9 94th Ed. A highly popular on board reference manual for rst aid at sea.The Car e and Feedi ng ofSai l i ng Cr ew14.9 5Li n & Lar r y Par dey After 25 years of ocean cruising, the authors have a lot of experience to validate everything they say.1 - 39Atlantic Rally for Cruisers World Cruising Club, 20091 - BOAT PREPARATIONS - BOOK LISTShi p t o Shor e, Jan Robi nson9 .50Conjure up the tastes of the Caribbean in any yachts galley. Based on Jans experiences over 20 years as a charter skipper and host.Car i bbean Cr ui si ng Gui desRYA Book ofCar i bbean Cr ui si ng15.9 9Fulloftop-tipsforyourboatand equipmentpreparations.Highly recommended.Gr enada t o t he Vi r gi n I sl ands I mr ay Pi l otBook30.00ForanumberofyearsJaques PatuellisLesPetitsAntilles- CroisiereetTourismhasbeen regarded as the standard guide for French speaking yachtsmenintheCaribbean.Nowfullytranslated thisA4guide,runningto300pagesinfullcolour, isfullyillustratedwithphotographsfromground level and the air, plus detailed charts. Each island is dealtwithindetailandpilotagenotesarefollowed by tourist information and useful data on formalities and facilities.Cr ui si ng Gui de t o t he Vi r gi n I sl ands 21.50Simon and Nancy Scott.Chr i s Doyl es Cr ui si ng Gui desChris Doyle has in recent years become the resident expertonmuchoftheCaribbean,andhisSailors Guidesareregularlyupdated,accurateandgood value.Theymakenavigatingbetweensomany islands and reefs straightforward and enjoyable. His books provide sailing, mooring, shopping, eating and leisure information as well as technical support.Wi ndwar d I sl ands 19 .9 5Grenada to Martinique, 2005/06Leewar d I sl ands19 .9 5Anguilla to Dominique, 2006/07Tr i ni dad, Tobago & Bar bados17.9 53rd EditionVenezuel a & Bonai r e18.9 5Chris Doyle and Jeff Fisher. 2002The Panama Gui de, 2006 32.9 5BothCaribbeanandPacificcoastsarecovered plusfullinstructionsfortheCanal,majorrivers andSanBlasIslandsandLasPerlas.Stunning photographs.Pac i cCr ossi ng Gui de40.00RCC Pi l ot age Thinking of heading into the Pacic? This book has a wealth of helpful information.Ot herUsef ulPubl i c at i onsSuper yac htSer vi c es Gui de30.00t o t he Car i bbean The insiders guide to the marine and yacht related servicesforeveryCaribbeanIslandfromPuerto Rico to Trinidad, compiled using the experiences of superyacht captains in the Caribbean. Whether you are looking for a chandlery, diesel engineer, carpenter or an electronic or refrigeration engineer they are all covered and island specic. Usefully the guide also includes contacts for services such as dental care, travel agents, island tours, car rental, dive shops and there is even a list of recommended restaurants.Compl et e Di vi ng Gui des - Car i bbeanRyan and Savage19 .9 9Ifyouarecarryingsnorkellingand/ordivinggear onboard,thenthesebookswillbeagreathelpin maximisingyouropportunityandenjoymentinthe Caribbean.Vol.1 Dominica, Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Grenadines, Grenada, Tobago, BarbadosVol.2Anguilla,Antigua,Barbuda,Guadeloupe, Montserrat, Nevis, St. Barts / Kitts / MartinWhal es, Dol phi ns and Seal s12.9 9A eld guide to marine mammals of the world.Ideal for identifying wildlife during the crossing. 320 pp with 400 colour photos, 110 maps ad diagrams.The St arGui de, 14.9 9Makethemostoftheclear, unpollutedAtlanticskywith thiscomprehensiveguideto thenightsky.Over150colour photos and 60 star charts.I l l ust r at ed Wor l d Enc yc l opedi a ofMar i ne Fi shes and Sea Cr eat ur es16 .9 9ANaturalHistoryandIdenticationGuidetothe AnimalLifeoftheDeepOceans,byDerekHall& Amy-Jane Beer.Lorenz Books: ISBN-13: 978-0754817253Cr ui ser s Handbook ofFi shi ng 12.9 9Scott & Wendy BannerotA practical guide to tracking, catchingandcookingyour shwhilstcruising,witha detailed explanation of skills involved: gear, maintenance, t echni ques, cl eani ng, cooking and recipes are all covered.Withanexcellent guide to the various species, you can look forward to a sh supper at sea.AChart 100 North Atlantic Ocean Passage ChartAt a scale of 1:7,620,000, this chart covers the North Atlanticfrom Brazil to Newfoundland and Gibraltar to the Caribbean.Interestingly it has been constructed on a conical projectionwhich means that Great Circle tracks can be plotted as straightlines rather than curves. The chart shows the main trend ofcontours, limits of ice, magnetic variations and key routes asidentified by D M Street. On the reverse are notes on the routes and small wind rosecharts, with accompanying charts showing excessive waveheights and storm frequencies for the months that yachts crossthe Atlantic: April to July and October to December. Chart 100 is an important companion for the Atlanticyachtsman on passage and an excellent source of planninginformation.17.501:7 620 000WGS 84 DATUMWaterresistantpaperNorth Atlantic OceanPassage Chart100NEWFOUNDLANDLesserAntillesCari bbeanSeaVENEZUELABRAZILUNITED STATES OFAMERICAN o r t hA t l a n t i cO c e a nCUBACANADATHEBRITISHISLESNORTHAFRICAIslasCanariasArquipelagoda MadeiraArquipelagodos AoresBayofBi scayArquipelagode Cabo VerdeBahamaIslandsBermudaFloridaHispaniolaPuertoRicoBarbadosTrinidadGibraltarNewYorkNovaScotiaCapeCodGrandBanksVigoCorkC20C19C18Approx.Ice limitChartE5Chart E1Chart E3Chart E2Chart E4 Conical projection - Great Circle routes are plottedas straight lines Routes: From East to West to the Caribbean and tothe eastern seaboard of the United States and eastto Europe. Ice limits CurrentsOn the reverse Charts showing wind roses, excessive wave heightcontours and distribution of gales for April to Julyand October to December Notes and recommendations on routes Ice informationEastern Caribbean and Atlantic Islands Chartsb Pilotage notes. Many of the charts in the series now include sailingdirections on the reverse sideb Designed under the guidance of D M Street Jnr who has fifty yearsof unrivalled first-hand knowledge of the areab Waterproof paper. Each sheet is printed on durable waterproofpaper. Ideal for charter boats where wear and tear is considerableb Flat or folded. All charts are normally published flat, size 640mm x 900mm (25ins x 35ins), and most are now available folded in a plastic walletb Imray-Iolaire charts are fully supported with corrections available from