by First Class Sailing | Nov 20, 2017 | ARC Rally, Atlantic Adventures, Sailing Holidays, Sailing Trips
The FCS crew on Challenger 2 are sailing to St Lucia in the ARC Rally, racing against many boats, but mainly Challenger 1. We’re expecting regular blogs over the next two weeks and this one gives you a glimpse into preparations for crossing the Atlantic. Friday...
by First Class Sailing | Jul 19, 2017 | ARC Rally, Atlantic Adventures, FCS News, Racing, Sailing Holidays
This is open to anyone. Although, as you will likely be 14 days non stop on a boat, it helps if you know you like sailing! But it doesn’t matter if you haven’t got a lot of experience providing you have some. The Race is actually a Rally. The...
by First Class Sailing | Dec 8, 2016 | ARC Rally, Atlantic Adventures
But which crew will be on the beach first? “We are going through the series of “lasts” at the moment, doing the last night watches and we have just had the “last supper”” Only One Short Cut to St Lucia Wednesday 7 Dec 2016:...
by First Class Sailing | Dec 7, 2016 | ARC Rally, Atlantic Adventures
Enroute to St Lucia – will Challenger 3 make it across the line first? We must have looked a funny sight, a hive of action in our little bubble of light storming across the Atlantic Ocean in the darkness. Tuesday Morning 6th December 2016: Still flying...
by First Class Sailing | Dec 6, 2016 | ARC Rally, Atlantic Adventures
If you think this is close wait until you see 18:00! As this blog develops the race becomes more and more exciting, capturing the adventure of ocean racing and the spirit of the team! Monday 5th December: Morale remains high, despite the mysterious gain in...
by First Class Sailing | Dec 6, 2016 | ARC Rally, Atlantic Adventures
A scene similar to this was performed by Challenger 3’s Skipper Ricky Chalmers Sunday 4th December 2016: Our head sails and kite have fared well, at least compared to the other Challengers who seem to have lost at least one sail each to the demands of an...
