23 Oyster yachts will embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure on the fifth edition of our fully-supported circumnavigation. With eight nationalities and a fleet of Oysters ranging from 50 to 90 feet, this Rally is set to be a voyage of discovery packed with life-changing experiences.
Travelling across three oceans, covering 27,000 nautical miles over 16 months, the route visits the world’s most spectacular cruising grounds and sailing destinations. Timed precisely to make the most of global weather patterns, the route ensures that the fleet experiences the best that each location has to offer, with plenty of cruising time at the end of each passage.
The Oyster team are on hand from the very start of the journey, from helping to choose the perfect Oyster all the way to ensuring that owners and crew are fully trained and prepared before setting off. Once underway, the fleet is supported by expert Oyster Technical and Logistics teams on the ground, allowing them to make the best use of their time at each stopover.
RALLY FLEET
2026-27 RALLY
Antigua touchdown! The first yachts have arrived in Oyster's spiritual home in the Caribbean. Just one month to go until the rally start, the countdown is on and the excitement is really mounting in Antigua now.
The rally boats are exploring the blissful Caribbean islands, from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, through to Martinique and Guadalupe.
The first rally boats have started arriving in Grenada having completed the ARC + from Las Palmas via the Cape Verdes. Congratulations to all the teams on their transatlantic crossing!
Amongst the eighteen Oyster yachts participating in this year's ARC and ARC+ events, twelve of these will head on towards Antigua, where we will see them for the start of the Oyster World Rally 2026-27 and the beginning of their circumnavigation.
Oyster’s team of technical and logistical experts are on the ground in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, offering continued complimentary support to the fleet. The team are using their expert experience and knowledge to ensure owners have peace of mind that their yachts are in their best shape before taking on the Atlantic Ocean crossing.
Wishing fair winds to all Oyster yachts taking part in the 2025 ARC Crossing!
Many thanks to the World Cruising Club for sharing these amazing photos.
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SAILING LUSH
Follow Richard Hadida and his family as they set off for a complete circumnavigation on board Oyster 885 Lush.
