by First Class Sailing | Nov 26, 2018 | ARC Rally, Atlantic Adventures, Racing
Day One – The Arc Rally of 2018 Begins In this blog, Marsh and Wendy describe the excitement of crossing the ARC’s start line and the routine of the watch systems aboard. Skipper Ricky sets out his race strategy at the end. “Large...
by First Class Sailing | Nov 23, 2018 | ARC Rally, Atlantic Adventures, Eco Blogs
ARC Rally Skipper Ricky Chalmers, Bruce Sayers Watch Leader, First Mate Kirstie Rowe As part of its commitment to running an environmentally friendly business, First Class Sailing are not only ‘greening’ our yachts but also experimenting with a new plastic bag that...
by First Class Sailing | Nov 15, 2018 | Atlantic Adventures, Portsmouth - Gran Canaria
The Crew are into the final few days and sound at home aboard Challenger 3 on their ‘Deep Sea Adventure’. This blog is written by Hodgie, on the way to the volcanic island of Lanzarote, and Jonathon, who takes us to their final destination, Las...
by First Class Sailing | Nov 12, 2018 | Atlantic Adventures, Portsmouth - Gran Canaria
Dolphins in the bioluminescence As we continue on the second leg of our journey, the question that seems to be on everybody’s mind is whether or not we will make it to Lanzarote in time to enjoy an evening of new culture, warm weather, good food a...
by First Class Sailing | Nov 12, 2018 | Atlantic Adventures, Portsmouth - Gran Canaria
It isn’t all sailing on the voyage from Portsmouth to the Canaries. Where possible the crew will find a port to visit and enjoy the ‘amenities’. This blog is from Cascais in Portugal, a former royal summer retreat it has the country’s...
by First Class Sailing | Nov 6, 2018 | Atlantic Adventures, Portsmouth - Gran Canaria
More news from the crew on Challenger 3 as they sail from Portsmouth to Cran Canaria. We start this blog with all details the skipper and mate send at noon each day. Always a marvel when you think about how the early sailors would not communicate with their...
