Contest Yachts is a founding Bluewater Partner of World Cruising Club, the organiser of the ARC, and the first monohull yacht builder to join its partner programme. Together, we bring yacht-building expertise, dedicated owner support and experienced rally organisation to your next bluewater adventure.

The partnership connects Contest owners with the ARC, ARC+, World ARC, ARC Europe, ARC Portugal and ARC Baltic. Whether you dream of crossing the Atlantic, exploring northern waters or sailing around the world, it brings together the knowledge, preparation and community to help you take the next step.

A Contest yacht combines sailing performance with the comfort, capability and seakeeping needed for serious offshore cruising. Each yacht is individually certified by Lloyd’s Register and designed for confident, comfortable passage-making across a wide range of conditions.

Through our partnership, World Cruising Club provides rally preparation, organisation, communications and a welcoming sailing community. Contest complements this with specialist knowledge of your yacht and its systems, plus direct technical support before departure and throughout your adventure. From making the most of a light breeze to enjoying the miles offshore, your yacht and the people behind it help you explore further with confidence.