by First Class Sailing | Dec 4, 2017 | ARC Rally, Atlantic Adventures, Sailing Holidays, Sailing Trips
The FCS crew on Challenger 2 were racing to St Lucia in the ARC Rally. Things were going well until a problem with the rigging meant a couple of repairs were needed in Cape Verde before carrying on. Before we hear from the crew of Challenger 2 we thought you...
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, 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...
by First Class Sailing | Nov 24, 2017 | ARC Rally, Atlantic Adventures, Sailing Holidays, Sailing Trips
Skipper Ricky reports on the slow journey to Cape Verde The FCS crew on Challenger 2 were racing to St Lucia in the ARC Rally. Things were going well until a problem with the rigging meant a repair was needed before carrying on. They are now out of the race and...
by First Class Sailing | Nov 23, 2017 | ARC Rally, Atlantic Adventures, Sailing Holidays, Sailing Trips
The FCS crew on Challenger 2 were racing to St Lucia in the ARC Rally. Things were going well until a problem with the rigging meant a repair was needed before carrying on. Although most things can be fixed at sea, the skipper and crew decided that safety came...
