by First Class Sailing | Nov 29, 2018 | ARC Rally, Atlantic Adventures, Racing
Challenger 4 has started to build up steam in the stronger winds with over 200 nautical miles clocked in a 24 hour period for the first time, and showers are finally allowed. Feeling The Need For Speed Hello from 21° 41′ N; 24 ° 21′ W We are now in 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 26, 2018 | ARC Rally, Atlantic Adventures, Racing
Day One – The Arc Rally of 2018 Begins In this blog, Marsh and Wendy describe the excitement of crossing the ARC’s start line and the routine of the watch systems aboard. Skipper Ricky sets out his race strategy at the end. “Large...
by First Class Sailing | Nov 30, 2015 | ARC Rally, Atlantic Adventures
Race Day 7: It was another hard day at the office. Calm seas and sunshine were the order of the day. Sun cream all around. Really tough. Good progress being made on “our strategy” just hope the wind knows! Crew morale is high and Challenger 1 is very much in...
