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For most, crossing the Atlantic is an escape from the relentless everyday communication that bombards us at home. The itch for freedom is rife amid the pontoons, and even the idea of scheduling the ‘out-of-office’ auto-response on emails is exciting.

However, communication has become essential, and due to technological advancements, we can now stay connected more easily than ever before.

A means of communication is a mandatory requirement for the ARC, but choosing the right system for you can be costly and confusing.

Email and phone communications are hugely effective in the event of emergencies. Ed Wildgoose, the founder of Mailasail, has supported the ARC for over 17 years and believes it is hugely important to be able to pick up the phone or write an email to

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