The organisers of the Christmas Caribbean Rally have announced that they will be going ‘multihull friendly’ for 2015. As well as an outstandingly well organised event, multihulls can now enjoy reduced costs as they are brought down in line with fees for monohulls. Multihulls will now be charged the same as monohulls for both the event entry fee and berthing in Marina Rubicon in Lanzarote, for up to 3 months in advance of the start on 6th December 2015. This represents a substantial saving for multihull owners for their Atlantic adventure, where the Sailing Rallies team realise costs quickly add up. Entries made before 28th February receive a further 10% early booking discount off the rally entry fee.
The CCR welcomed its first multihull, a Privilege 435 in 2014. Skipper Rick Payne commented ‘This is a fantastic event. The organisation has been superb and the support from the Sailing Rallies team has been second to none from the minute we signed up for the event. I would thoroughly recommend the CCR to other multihull skippers’. Marina Rubicon have a reputation for looking after the boats and during a period of unsettled weather Rick commented ‘I have been particularly impressed with the staff in Marina Rubicon. During some very windy weather, they were frequently checking lines, and securing boats and making sure everything was OK. It’s a perfect place to start your transat from’.
The CCR is earning a solid reputation as an alternative way to cross the Atlantic. Now in its 3rd year, the departure date of the 6th December 2015 allows the trade winds to have become well established, and should still allow most boats to arrive in Nelson’s Dockyard, Antigua in time for Christmas. Having fewer boats than other rallies, ensures a higher level of personal service and a tighter community atmosphere, crucial to the spirit of the CCR. More information can be found on the Sailing Rallies website www.sailingrallies.com or by calling +44(0)845 2575004.
