by First Class Sailing | Jan 18, 2019 | Antigua - Portsmouth, Atlantic Adventures, Sailing Trips
Thursday 17 January 2019 As the weather builds for the first time on this crossing, the crew have to work together to keep Challenger 4 on course and each other well fed. The next 2 days of weather will be challenging for them, but there are signs that...
by First Class Sailing | Jan 9, 2019 | Antigua - Portsmouth, Atlantic Adventures, Learn to Sail
After a bout of poorly stomachs, with several crew incapacitated before our yacht had even left Antigua’s Jolly Harbour, Challenger 4 is finally on its way! Here is their first midday report. Good morning all All is well after a fairly windy night on...
by First Class Sailing | Jan 9, 2018 | Atlantic Adventures, Sailing Tales, Sailing Trips
As she sails from Antigua to Portsmouth the latest report from Challenger 2 brought the usual daily update from the skipper Neil, plus a long and thoughtful piece from Alex who managed to find some time between watches to put his thoughts down about taking on a...
by First Class Sailing | Jan 8, 2018 | Atlantic Adventures
The last leg of the Atlantic Adventure began over the weekend. It started in Portsmouth with the voyage down to the Canaries, followed by the rally across the Atlantic in the ARC 2017 and finally Challenger 2 will sail from Antigua to Portsmouth. The crew will...
by First Class Sailing | Jul 22, 2017 | FCS News, Sailing Holidays
Deep Sea Ocean Sailing – For those that fancy just escaping for a whole month! Sail from Antigua to the UK, Jolly Harbour to Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth. This trip is not for the faint hearted but is a great opportunity to get some serious miles and...