by First Class Sailing | Dec 3, 2018 | ARC Rally, Atlantic Adventures
Crossing the Atlantic brings many different challenges and experiences. The FCS crew on Challenger 4 are close to the mid-point of the ARC Rally and enjoying every minute. The Wind In Your Sails Spent the night on lookout for whales but were entertained instead...
by First Class Sailing | Nov 30, 2018 | ARC Rally, Atlantic Adventures
Flying fish and a flying boat, plus the skipper in the trapeze and Mother Nature putting on a fine display, it is all beginning to sound like the Greatest Showman! Here’s the latest blog from the FCS crew on Challenger 4 as they cross the Atlantic in...
by First Class Sailing | Nov 29, 2018 | ARC Rally, Atlantic Adventures, Racing
Challenger 4 has started to build up steam in the stronger winds with over 200 nautical miles clocked in a 24 hour period for the first time, and showers are finally allowed. Feeling The Need For Speed Hello from 21° 41′ N; 24 ° 21′ W We are now in the...
by First Class Sailing | Nov 28, 2018 | ARC Rally, Atlantic Adventures, Racing
The crew have developed some competitive rivalry aboard Challenger 4 splitting into two watch teams. Ger and Mark P explain the system of watches on board and what it’s like to be up on deck, on watch. Eat, Sleep, Sail. Repeat The days are starting...
by First Class Sailing | Nov 27, 2018 | ARC Rally, Atlantic Adventures, Racing
In today’s blog, the crew of Challenger 4 are greeted to an Orange Moon rising over the nighttime horizon, and Mate Kirstie discovers salt water in the bilges. Where is it coming from? Mate Kirstie’s Blog We are now at the end of our second full day at...
by First Class Sailing | Nov 26, 2018 | ARC Rally, Atlantic Adventures, Racing
Jim takes us on a poetic tour of the stars overnight, as the crew settle into the rhythm of their watches. Dawn breaks and they contemplate when it will be warm enough to change into shorts – a sailor’s life! A Starry Night With Papa Watch,...
