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US Sailboat Show 2019
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Greetings!
The US Sailboat Show takes place from October 10-14, in Annapols MD, at City Dock, right in the heart of the city. With lots of attractions at the Show including new boat launches and equipment offers, we know many of you will be planning a visit, so here's a round up of World Cruising Club activities at the show.
The World Cruising Club team will be available on our booth
VB4
every day to chat about all areas of ocean sailing and our worldwide events.
We hope to see you there.
Happy Sailing!
World Cruising Club
T: +44 (0) 1983 296060
Skype: wccmail
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World Cruising Club's Ocean Sailing Forum
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Saturday October 12th, 09:30-11:30
Hotel Annapolis, West Street, Annapolis MD
This two hour panel discussion, run in association with SAIL magazine, is an informative introduction to offshore cruising and will cover topics including preparing your boat, selecting equipment, sail choice, life onboard, crew management, route planning and weather. The panel will include experienced cruising sailors, providing a wide range of opinions and experiences. Joining our panel again this year are voyagers Sheryl & Paul Shard of
S/Y
Distant Shores
III - who will be sharing experiences from their many thousands of miles aboard their Southerly 49.
Whether your ambition is to cruise to the Bahamas, down island to the Caribbean, across the Atlantic, or around the world - with a rally (we hope!) or on your own, there will be plenty to learn from our panel. It's an open forum, so you will be able to join the discussion and ask questions of the panel.
The Forum is held a short distance from the US Sailboat Show, at the Hotel Annapolis on West Street from 09:30 - 11:30 with breakfast and a ticket to the show included is the registration fee of $20. There is also a forum only option if you already have a Sailboat Show ticket.
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About Distant Shores
Distant Shores is a sailing television series about the cruising life, with lots of tips for sailors planning to sail away plus destination information to help you make your cruising plans. Sheryl & Paul have been sailing and filming for nearly 30 years, and know the fun and challenges of the cruising life. Destinations include the ICW trip south on the US east coast, the Bahamas, Caribbean, Mediterranean, Europe, transatlantic passagemaking.
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Sail South this Fall with the ARC Caribbean 1500 Rally
Registration is open for the 2019 ARC Caribbean 1500 - click below to download our information pack for the rally, and start planning tour advenure today!
The ARC Caribbean 1500 is a true offshore challenge and we know you need time to plan and prepare, so we want to help you start planning early for this Fall's rally. Whether it will be your first or fiftieth trip offshore, the rally is a safe, fun and social way to take your yacht to the Caribbean, joined by fellow crews and supported by the expert guidance of World Cruising Club
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"Do it! The fee includes a lot of dockage, social activities and parties, and you will make a lot of very good friends, who will be your cruising buddies from now on.”
- Jennifer McNamara, yacht Lady
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About the Rally
- The Carib'1500 starts from the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay on November 3 2019 and sails to Nanny Cay in Tortola, BVI.
- Expect around 30+ yachts with over 100 crew members from many nationalities, making for a friendly atmosphere, with the majority of the fleet hailing from ports in the USA and Canada.
- You can sail with us if your boat is at least 35 feet or bigger - monos and multis welcome. On average, boatss take along 4 crew members, with the rally requiring a minimum of two.
- ARC Caribbean 1500 continues to be the best and safest way to get to the Caribbean from the US East Coast!
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World ARC Presentation and Breakfast
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Meet the World Cruising Club team for breakfast and a chat about the World ARC rally at a special presentation held alongside the US Sailboat Show in Annapolis MD.
Q&A about any aspects of the
World ARC
with previous rally skippers.
Chat with other future rally sailors in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Free to attend, but spaces are limited, so please do let us know as soon as possible if you would like to join us.
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World ARC Presentation
Free to attend with advance registration
When
Friday, October 11th, 2019 from 8:30 to 10:30AM
Where:
The Federal House, 22 Market Space
Annapolis, MD 21041
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World Cruising Club Corporate Members at the Show
Preparing for your next ocean sailing adventure? The following companies are familiar with World Cruising Club rallies and help hundreds of our participants prepare to take part. Visit them during the US Sailboat Show for advice and the latest gear to help you set sail.
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Hydrovane International Marine:
Booth A21
See the Curry’s: Will & Sarah, Hugo & Kipp (baby twin boys!), John & Karen
Come meet your best crew member: the British-built
Hydrovane Self Steering Windvane
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Whether ten miles or thousands of miles, Hydrovane will steer you safely. Hydrovane doubles as a complete Emergency Rudder / Steering System, ready to go!
On display:
- Hydrovane Self Steering Windvane – top choice and winning windvane in the 2018 Golden Globe Race
- Watt&Sea custom bracket – attach a hydrogenerator onto your Hydrovane
- Echo Tec Watermakers – DC, AC, and belt-driven system
We offer an excellent Boat Show Special Price. If you are unable to attend, please
email us
; we gladly extend the offer for ‘virtual’ orders placed during the show dates.
Steering The Dream
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