Category: ARC Preparations
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The 2025 edition of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers began just a few days ago, the day we published our last blog post. So, the first few days has been all about getting into the rhythm of boat life — daily inspections, watch rotations, and fixing the minor things that need fixing along the way.
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By: Hiten Patel The day has finally arrived! Departure Day . . . I awoke pre-dawn, made some coffee, and opened the iPad to jot down a few thoughts before the last minute preparations began and the day got away from us. This final week of preparations was focused on some larger and more time…
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Wow, week 2 kicked off with a bang! The ARC+ departed on Sunday, so there was a ton of activity on the T Pontoon with the larger catamarans and monohulls welcoming last minute crew arrivals, stowing gear, filling tanks, completing repairs, and finalizing inspections. In the midst of all of the hullabaloo, the children that…
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Hiten and I arrived in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria on November 3 to give us almost three full weeks to prepare as crew for the Atlantic crossing. We currently have an AirBnB about a 10-minute walk from the marina, primarily for sleeping and cooking. Our days are spent learning as much as we can about…