by First Class Sailing | Dec 2, 2017 | ARC Rally, Atlantic Adventures
It is nearly 2 weeks since Challenger 2 left the Canaries. ARC crew Member Alex shares his thoughts with us. Saturday 2 December 2017 Bonjour!! Ola !! Ciao !! Heg !! Hi grounders! It’s actually the first time I’m writing on this blog and what I can first say it’s...
by First Class Sailing | Dec 1, 2017 | ARC Rally, Atlantic Adventures
Friday 1 December 2017 The lack of wind since leaving Mindelo has been replaced by north easterly force 4 everyone is happy, engine off and spinnaker is flying and white horses with the increasing breeze. The new watch system is starting to work after initial bugs...
by First Class Sailing | Dec 1, 2017 | ARC Rally, Atlantic Adventures, Sailing Holidays, Sailing Trips
The wind is up but time will be tight for getting into St Lucia for the 11th December, but Challenger 2 is back on track and heading for the Caribbean. Here’ is Skipper Ricky’s latest observations… Spinnaker is up after a slow time teaching hoist with all...
by First Class Sailing | Nov 30, 2017 | ARC Rally, Atlantic Adventures, Sailing Holidays, Sailing Trips
After a second pitstop for repairs during which 5 of the crew left the ship as amongst other reasons time will be tight for getting into St Lucia for the 11th December, Challenger 2 is again back on track and heading for the Caribbean. Here’ is Skipper Ricky’s...
by First Class Sailing | Nov 26, 2017 | ARC Rally, Atlantic Adventures
Challenger 2 has left the Cape Verdes after completing repairs! They are back on track and Caribbean bound!
by First Class Sailing | Nov 26, 2017 | ARC Rally, Atlantic Adventures, Sailing Holidays, Sailing Trips
After 6 full days on board the FCS Crew on board Challenger 2 site land and take stock of their food. Fingers crossed the riggers work and the customs in/out procedure will all go smoothly so Challenger 2 can quickly get on her way west, towards the setting...
