Oyster News 52 - Oyster Yachts

ARC
2003
The world's most popular transatlantic event, the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers, (ARC) now
in its 19th year, set sail from Las Palmas, Gran Canaria in November.
Since the event began, Oyster yachts have been the most prolific participants and in the 2003
event, fourteen Oysters made the crossing, twelve on the Las Palmas to St Lucia route and two
joining the Rubicon Antigua Challenge, starting in Lanzarote and finishing in Jolly Harbour, Antigua.
CUSTOMER CARE FOR EVERY OWNER
In the hectic days running up to what is, for many, their first ocean crossing, owners were
reassured to receive a visit from Oyster's Service Team, on hand to provide a complimentary
check-up, inspection and support to every Oyster owner, irrespective of the age of their yacht.
Headed up by Oyster's roving Customer Care Manager, Eddie Scougall, the team arrived in Las
Palmas nearly two weeks before the start, allowing plenty of time to give each yacht a
comprehensive inspection, working through a pre-planned check list including rig, engine
bearers, stern gear, steering, electrics, etc, etc. We know from the comments received that this
service is much appreciated by our owners and the envy of many non-Oyster owners .
OYSTER CHEER ON ENGLAND RUGBY TEAM
Over 120 guests, owners, their families and crews attended Oyster's traditional party. Held in the
bar of the Santa Catalina Hotel, the Oyster party embodies the camaraderie and friendship found
within the Oyster fleet. The day before the start coincided with a rather important date in the 2003
English sporting calendar – the Rugby World Cup Finals in Australia.
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Atlantic Rally for Cruisers
Each year the ARC attracts entries
from over 20 different nations
Another successful Atlantic