The final preparations are being put in place for the start of
ARC 2009 that heads off from Las Palmas, Gran Canaria on 22 November. This
year's fleet has 220 boats entered representing a record 32 nationalities.
Still talking numbers, there are currently over 1,150 adult crew taking
part and a further 32 children participating, the youngest of whom is just 1
year old!

Crews on the participating yachts will be able to upload daily
logs and photos to the ARC website throughout the rally. Follow all the
adventures and read the latest news from the ARC at www.worldcruising.com/arc/