by First Class Sailing | Jan 17, 2018 | Atlantic Adventures, Sailing Tales
Horta is not yet on the horizon but the crew can sense it is getting closer. Ocean habits are starting to form, the little things mean a lot and everyday more and more sailing experiencing is gained. Here are the latest thoughts and observations from the FCS...
by First Class Sailing | Jan 17, 2018 | Atlantic Adventures, Sailing Tales
The variety of weather conditions can be quite remarkable on this voyage from Antigua to Portsmouth. From high winds and 45 degree living to flat seas and a touch of the cold weather we’re experiencing in the upper reaches of the Northern Hemisphere…....
by First Class Sailing | Jan 15, 2018 | Atlantic Adventures, Sailing Tales
Considering the dramatic actions being described below it is a triumph that this blog has been written at all. This blog perfectly why crossing the Atlantic is an adventure… Date :14 January 2018 Time : 12:00 GMT Position :35.24 N 51.03W Destination Horta Good...
by First Class Sailing | Jan 15, 2018 | Atlantic Adventures, Sailing Tales
More news from the FCS crew as they sail from Antigua to Portsmouth, almost one week in they are finding their feet, although footholds would be more helpful if that pesky wind blew in the right direction! Mate’s report first and then messages from the...
by First Class Sailing | Jan 12, 2018 | Atlantic Adventures, Sailing Tales
The crew are getting lyrical, maybe it is the sea air, maybe the night sky, maybe the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean has opened their creative minds, either way here are some lovely messages home and once again you have to marvel at the technology we take for...
by First Class Sailing | Jan 10, 2018 | Atlantic Adventures, Sailing Tales
The FCS crew on Challenger 2 are settling in on their voyage from Antigua to Portsmouth and here is the latest report, it includes a sea shanty and hopefully the first of many! Time to Meet Mother All is well on Challenger 2. Sailed by moonlight through the...
