ARC 2024

A Transatlantic Rally that Makes a Great Showcase!

If ever there was a need to confirm the popularity of ocean rallies, it’s the growing involvement of multihull builders in this type of event.

The first C-Cat 38 to be built was the smallest multihull entered in the ARC... but that didn’t stop it from coming first in its class in corrected time.

Jack was the first MC75 built, covering the 2,700 miles between Gran Canaria and Saint Lucia in under 15 days.

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Published 29/12/2024

By Emmanuel van Deth

Issue: 200

Published: mar. / may 2025

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As proof, among the 45 multihulls on the startline of the ARC 2024 in Las Palmas, we were able to discover two new boats just launched, the C-Cat 38 Bellamossa Città di Fiumicino and the MC75 Jack. These two catamarans, in addition to being, as yet unknown to the public, were also the smallest and second-largest participants in the event - after the Sunreef 80 Mischievous.

So the ARC 2024, as well as being the world’s most popular transatlantic rally, has become somewhat of a boat show! But these two catamarans weren't there to make up the numbers: Jack crossed the Atlantic in less than 15 days, and Bellamossa came first in Class B ahead of 21 other competitors! The skipper of the C-Cat 38, none other than Massimo Guardigli, the boss of the shipyard, intelligently managed the time his engines were in use - despite limited fuel carried.

But the question is: will the C-Cat 38 and MC75 be nominated for Multihull Of The Year 2025? Find out on February 12!

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