- ARC Atlantic
Rally for Cruisers "This annual transatlantic rally starting
each November in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, has now become the most
popular way to cross the Atlantic. The largest transocean sailing event
in the world, every year the ARC brings together over 150 yachts from
all over the world. The Caribbean destination is Rodney Bay in St.Lucia,
one of the most beautiful islands in the Lesser Antilles. The 2700 nautical
mile passage on the NE tradewind route takes on average between 12 and
24 days." Web Site Mar 21th, 2002.
- Bermuda Offshore Cruising Association
"The association has been in existence since 1958 (although not
officially named until some time later) when several of Bermuda's intrepid
yachtsmen decided to race their wooden craft, some of which had open
cockpits, from St. Georges to the Texas Tower which was located on Argus
Bank approximately 22 nautical miles SW of Bermuda. The tower has since
been removed as a navigation hazard but the Argus Bank and neighbouring
Challenger Bank remain a popular spot for the islands fishermen."
- Web Site Mar 21th
- Blue Water Rallies
"Having previously organised the Trade Winds Round The World Cruising
Rally, Peter Seymour and Tony Diment bring enormous experience to the
organisation and management of Blue Water events. As highly experienced
sailors themselves, Peter and Tony offer first-hand assistance and knowledge
to owners during their preparations and act as the Blue Water Rally
Support Team as the Rally circles the globe. Peter's wife, Annette,
is the Rally Secretary, providing professional administrative support
to owners before the Rally and whilst it is under way." Blue Water
Rallies - Web Site Nov 7th, 2001.
- Bluewater Cruising
Association "(BCA) is a non-profit society, formed in 1978
to foster an active interest in offshore sailing. BCA's headquarters
is in Vancouver, Canada, and there is a flourishing branch on Vancouver
Island and a growing number of members in Washington State. Membership
is approximately 500, including at least 90 members who are cruising
offshore at any given time." Bluewater Cruising Association - Web
Site Nov 7th, 2001.
- Bluewater.de "The
official homepage of the international TRANS OCEAN e.V." - Web
Site Feb 28, 2002.
- Cruising Association in Germany
- Trans Ocean "The official home page of the "German Trans
Ocean Cruising Association" in English and German. Including Homepages
of the members aboard their boats." Cruising Association in Germany
- Web Site Nov 7th, 2001.
- Cruising Club of Switzerland
" Le Cruising Club de Suisse CCS est l'association nationale la
plus renommée des personnes intéressées par le sport de plaisance côtier
et hauturier. Le club fut fondé en 1955 et compte aujourd'hui environ
6'000 membres. De part ses groupes régionaux et d'intérêt, il est représenté
dans toutes les régions du pays. - Web Site May 2002.
- Island Cruising South
Pacific "is involved in promoting Yacht Cruising in all
it's aspects. A great many of you out there are friends already, from
the thousands of miles we have sailed since becoming involved with the
Island Cruising South Pacific, Rallies & Regattas and other great fun
events they run, and we look forward to meeting those we haven’t yet
met. The focus at Island Cruising South Pacific is on the fun aspects
of "Cruising". Fun manifests itself in different ways to different people,
and aren’t we lucky that we are all different. Can you imagine the congestion
on the open sea if everyone wanted to do what we love doing." Island
Cruising South Pacific - Web Site Nov 7th, 2001.
- The Cruising Club of America
"was launched in the winter of 1921-22 by a handful of experienced
offshore sailors interested in cruising and the development of the cruising
type of yacht. Numbering about 1,100, the current membership maintains
the same interests, level of achievement, experience, love and respect
for the sea. Now, in its 80th year, the CCA continues to use its collective
wisdom and experience to influence "the adventurous use of the sea"
through its efforts to improve seamanship, the design of seaworthy yachts,
safe yachting procedures and environmental awareness. CCA members have
cruised in every ocean and circumnavigated the Earth east-to-west and
west-to-east both through the canals and and around the capes and they
have written of their experiences to the benefit of all who seek to
explore remote parts of the globe by water." Web Site Mar 21th,
2002.
- The Oar Club
"Is dedicated to those who sail and appreciate the beauty inherent
in sailing." - Web Site Nov 10, 2001.
- Ocean Cruising Club
"An International Club administered from the U.K., the Ocean CruisingClub
(OCC) was founded in 1954 by the late Humphrey Barton not long afterhis
epic crossing of the Atlantic in little Vertue XXXV. In those dayslong
passages in small yachts were nowhere near as commonplace as theyare
today and the early members were an elite band of ocean voyagers whoseachievements
formed a common bond." Web Site Mar 22th, 2002.
- Pacific Cruising Association
"(PCA). Pacific Cruising Association is an international, not for
profit, organization that was founded in July 1972, by a group of cruisers
living aboard their vessels. Their purpose in forming PCA was to share
cruising experiences and information through get-togethers and a Newsletter.
This small organization has slowly grown over the years and now PCA
members are scattered throughout every ocean on the globe." Pacific
Cruising Association - Web Site Nov 7th, 2001.
- Seven Sea Cruising Association
"For as long as mankind has memory, man has been entranced by the
sea. The need to know what lies beyond the next wave and over the far
horizon is all pervasive. Ask any group about their fantasies and someone
will tell you of a vision of tropical blue skies, balmy breezes, ever-gentle
waves and sailing to exotic ports. Those who are living the dream, those
who are planning for the day they can release all the ties to the workaday
world to sail off to seek paradise and those who only dream of such
adventure all join together in an organization called the Seven Seas
Cruising Association (SSCA)." Seven Seas Cruising Association Web
Site Nov 7th, 2001
- World Cruising Club
Organisers of offshore crusing events, including the Atlantic Rally
for Cruisers (ARC), Rally Portugal, ARC Europe and the Classic
Malts Cruise A cruise up the western coast of Scotland, with
events at the malt whisky distilleries of Oban, Talisker and Lagavulin.
"Is part of Sir Chay Blyth’s Challenge Business, best known for
the BT Global Challenge - the world’s toughest yacht race."
- Challenge
Training Details of the Offshore Safety Course and Heavy Weather
Sailing Techniques course for bluewater sailors held in Southampton,
UK.
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