Avel Vaez took part for the first time in the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers, the famous transatlantic race organized by the World Cruising Club, at the end of 2024. For its first participation, and despite relatively light winds, our ORC57 finished 3rd in the multihull category (real time).
In all, our professional crew and passengers took 14 days, 16 hours and 26 minutes to cover the 3042 nautical miles between Las Palmas in the Canaries and Rodney Bay on the island of Saint Lucia.
The maximum speed of our ORC57 on the course was 23.5 knots SOG… But, during the ARC 2024, it was also a peak of 20 knots minimum, every day!
We’re looking forward to this year’s ARC 2025 to do even better.
The departure is scheduled for November 23 from Las Palmas, and you can board in Las Palmas 2 or 3 days in advance at no extra cost, to make yourself comfortable and get to know our catamaran.
You will then set off on an ocean cruise lasting around 2 weeks. Arrival in Saint Lucia is scheduled for around December 8. You can disembark in Martinique 2-3 days later.
Sailing across the Atlantic Ocean is a dream for many sailors. However, it’s a long-distance sail in very remote areas. Your safety is our No. 1 priority, and our aim is to offer you a safe and enjoyable way to achieve this project!
Avel Vaez operates under the French flag and is certified by the French Navy to carry passengers on ocean crossings. For long-distance and ocean crossings, our flag requires us to embark 3 professional crew members (skipper, first mate, hostess/cook) and a maximum of 4 passengers. Our crew is highly experienced (both in cruising and racing) and certified sailors in France. Sailing aboard Avel Vaez is safe, comfortable and fun!
Learn more about safety and communication on board Avel Vaez
▪️Single price for transatlantic crossing and participation in ARC 2025: €9,000 per person.
Possibility of boarding in Gibraltar to sail to Las Palmas: please contact us.
This price includes:
-Boat rental
-Crew (skipper, first mate and hostess)
-Insurance
-Port charges
-Fuel
-Agency fees
-Taxes
-ARC 2025 registration fees.
This fare does not include food and beverages: these are financed by the passengers, who contribute to an on-board fund. The crew buys food and beverages “at cost” from the on-board fund.
