by First Class Sailing | Jul 2, 2021 | Fastnet Race
Here is the latest instalment from team Challenger 1 on the Rolex Fastnet Campaign. Last weekend they took part on the De Guingand Bowl Race. The De Guingand Bowl Race is a RORC race around some marks in the Channel. So, the gang were back together again with a warm...
by First Class Sailing | Dec 3, 2020 | Experiences and Challenges, Fastnet Race, Racing, Sailing Trips
Every 2 years one of sailing’s most infamous and classic events takes place – The Rolex Fastnet Race. It attracts the best racing sailors and is considered one of the toughest offshore races held around UK waters. This prestigious race has always been extremely...
by First Class Sailing | Jun 23, 2020 | ARC Rally, Atlantic Adventures, Courses, Experiences and Challenges, Fastnet Race, Learn to Sail, RYA Competent Crew, RYA Courses
260 thousand miles and counting…. Ricky Chalmers talks about his sailing career to date Ricky discovered the thrill of sailing relatively late in his life after booking a sailing holiday on a whim for his family and completing an RYA Competent Crew Course. He...
by First Class Sailing | Oct 31, 2019 | Fastnet Race, Learn to Sail, Round the Island Race, Sailing Tales, Solent
Whether it is a welcome beacon of light after a difficult voyage or a much-loved landmark every sailor has their favourite lighthouse. They are essential to our safe passage and although few around the world are manned, they still give the impression that someone is...
by First Class Sailing | Aug 15, 2019 | Fastnet Race, Racing, Sailing Holidays, Sailing Tales
So what is it like to be in the Rolex Fastnet Race? By the end of this blog by Peter Byrne (above) you should have a good idea of what awaits and whether or not you’d like to be involved in the next race! It is an excellent read and written when grabbing...
by First Class Sailing | Aug 8, 2019 | Fastnet Race, Racing, Sailing Tales, Sailing Trips
The FCS crew on Challenger 2 have won the Fastnet! Well, we exaggerate a little, we had two, 16-strong crews in the Fastnet race, both sailing the steel Challenger yachts, and having their own private duel amongst the 100’s of other competitors. Sue Geary was the...
