by First Class Sailing | Nov 19, 2016 | ARC Rally, Atlantic Adventures
It’s a race and it’s about to begin! ARC 2016 excitement is building for both the crew and those of us willing them on from home or work. You can following every move of Challenger 3 and her main competitors Challenger 2 and Challenger 4 using this tracking...
by First Class Sailing | Dec 4, 2015 | ARC Rally, Atlantic Adventures
Friday 4th December The day started with some strong winds that would continue to grow throughout the day. Much to Kirsty’s dismay, a top speed challenge was introduced just as she headed below deck for her day, alongside Jerry, on Mother Watch. Mark set the bar...
by First Class Sailing | Nov 24, 2015 | Learn to Sail
Update from the FCS ARC crew on Challenger 3 after two days of racing. Tuesday 24 Nov Race Day 2 A word from the crew… Hello world! Spinnaker has just been hoisted and seems to still be in the right place still… Torn Sail Events over the last 24 hours include some...
by First Class Sailing | Nov 24, 2015 | ARC Rally, Atlantic Adventures
Skipper Ricky Chalmers, narrates Sunday’s start to the ARC 2015. Casting Off. We slipped from our stern-to mooring early to avoid the crush of 205 ARC boats and numerous spectator boats and some kamikaze Sea Kayakers who were to join a shore line full of eager...
by First Class Sailing | Nov 12, 2015 | ARC Rally, Atlantic Adventures, Learn to Sail
All summer the crew for the 2015 ARC Rally has been building and it won’t be long before they will be leaving the Canaries and crossing the Atlantic for St Lucia. During the race Challenger 3 will be sending us some updates as they cross the ocean and, as a taster of...