Dispatches from the Atlantic: It’s Almost Time to Cross the Atlantic
By
Yachting Staff
Updated: November 23, 2009
Transatlantic, baby!
The ARC race kicks off with an opening parade and ceremonies. Credit: Jeremy Watt
Transatlantic, baby!
Downtown Las Palmas lit up at night. Credit: Christopher White
Transatlantic, baby!
The boats in the largest class are tied stern-to to the sea wall. Credit: Jeremy Watt
Transatlantic, baby!
The mall at Las Palmas, at the left, and the Museo de Sciencia, bottom right corner, are two of the many tourist attractions in down town Las Palmas. Credit: Christopher White
Transatlantic, baby!
The route of the ARC Gran Canaria to St Lucia, and ARC Europe.
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Jerry The Rigger is perhaps the most popular man in Las Palmas when the ARC rolls into town. Credit: Jeremy Watt