by First Class Sailing | Nov 25, 2019 | ARC Rally, Atlantic Adventures, Sailing Events, Sailing Holidays, Sailing Trips
A day into the ARC 2019 and all is well. Challenger 2 got off to a flying start and everyone has settled in well. Below we have a pre-race word from crew member Becs and our first message back from skipper Ricky and 1st mate Kirstie. We hope to get a blog from the...
by First Class Sailing | Nov 27, 2018 | ARC Rally, Atlantic Adventures, Racing
In today’s blog, the crew of Challenger 4 are greeted to an Orange Moon rising over the nighttime horizon, and Mate Kirstie discovers salt water in the bilges. Where is it coming from? Mate Kirstie’s Blog We are now at the end of our second full day at...
by First Class Sailing | Nov 26, 2018 | ARC Rally, Atlantic Adventures, Racing
Jim takes us on a poetic tour of the stars overnight, as the crew settle into the rhythm of their watches. Dawn breaks and they contemplate when it will be warm enough to change into shorts – a sailor’s life! A Starry Night With Papa Watch,...
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 | Jul 3, 2017 | Courses, Learn to Sail, Solent
Competent Crew Course – Get Into Sailing with Family or Friends Have you ever wanted to go sailing, but didn’t know where to start? Whether you come from a sailing family and want to build up your knowledge, you haven’t sailed in a while and need your memory...
