by First Class Sailing | Jan 12, 2019 | Antigua - Portsmouth, Atlantic Adventures, Sailing Holidays, Sailing Trips
On their voyage to Portsmouth Harbour from Antigua the crew will learn many new tasks during their Atlantic Adventure along with some amazing sights. This is their first blog at sea… Crew Blog dated Thursday 10th January 2019. Two full days out and the...
by First Class Sailing | Jan 11, 2019 | Antigua - Portsmouth, Atlantic Adventures, Learn to Sail, Sailing Holidays, Sailing Trips
The first of the blogs from the FCS crew on Challenger 4 as they set sail from Antigua to Portsmouth and make one of the epic journeys that sailing is all about. We’re Going To Barbuda! The journey begins.. with us running away from the ‘not-so-Jolly...
by First Class Sailing | Jan 9, 2019 | Antigua - Portsmouth, Atlantic Adventures, Learn to Sail
After a bout of poorly stomachs, with several crew incapacitated before our yacht had even left Antigua’s Jolly Harbour, Challenger 4 is finally on its way! Here is their first midday report. Good morning all All is well after a fairly windy night on...
by First Class Sailing | Dec 19, 2018 | ARC Rally, Atlantic Adventures, Racing
Ja mon! Well, the ARC is over and you’re probably wondering what the crew have been up to for the past week. As they made great time, the crew of Challenger 4 have been able to spend an extra few days exploring some of the sights and sounds, and certainly...
by First Class Sailing | Dec 10, 2018 | ARC Rally, Atlantic Adventures, Racing
It’s all over, congratulations Challenger 4! They’ve run a good race, managing to beat Challenger 3. Rum punch and firm land await them. They’ve earned it! Monday 10 December Festivities Await After a night of squally clouds, heavy...
by First Class Sailing | Dec 10, 2018 | ARC Rally, Atlantic Adventures, Racing
Saturday 8th December We are still racing to the finish. 389 NM to go and we are neck and neck with Challenger 3. We continue to have interesting squalls rushing at us from behind: the latest measured 36 knots of true wind. Oh, how superb it is to be in this...
