The 26th Atlantic Rally leaves the Grand Canaries on 20th November 2011, covers 3,200 non-stop miles and involves about 225 boats. Finishing in St Lucia, it is a significant and demanding challenge.  Bro Stuart Reed of Trinity Lodge 254 will be skippering his 50 foot sailing yacht Elphin II with a crew of 5 and has invited Lodges to sponsor him, with proceeds to the 2012 Festival.

All Lodge Almoners and Festival/Charity  Stewards have been sent details, and Stuart’s progress can be monitored on the website www.worldcruising.com/arc/ by clicking DAILY LOGS.  From 20^th November there will be a separate part of this website dedicated to the yacht's progress on the voyage.