by First Class Sailing | Jul 29, 2025 | Fastnet Race, Racing
The Fastnet Race got off to a splendid start Saturday gone with 9 start sequences to enjoy. Mostly sunny with a few clouds and a modest crowd on the Cowes foreshore. 2 boat for watch in this years Fastnet Race The most important start was of course IRC 1 at 1220 as...
by First Class Sailing | Apr 29, 2024 | Experiences and Challenges, Fastnet Race, Racing, Round the Island Race
We talk to Cameron Davies about all things yacht racing. Cameron runs a fantastic yacht called Expresso Martini, on behalf of First Class Sailing. He and his first mate will take you out on the water, to get a real taste of life at the cutting edge of the racing...
by First Class Sailing | Feb 3, 2020 | Antigua - Portsmouth, Atlantic Adventures, Sailing Holidays, Sailing Trips
The final blog from Challenger 2 finds the crew in a reflective and poetic mood. Carey and James G describe the trials and tribulations of such a sea-going voyage, and why it was all worth it Today we wanted to write about those aspects of ocean sailing that...
by First Class Sailing | Jan 31, 2020 | Antigua - Portsmouth, Atlantic Adventures, Sailing Holidays, Sailing Trips
A scandal has ensued aboard the Challenger and 2 rival watches are forced to argue their cases as Skipper Sue holds court. Find out who wins and what constitutes as currency on board these days 30/01/2020 Toffee crisp-gate So today was an eventful day...
by First Class Sailing | Jan 30, 2020 | Antigua - Portsmouth, Atlantic Adventures, Sailing Holidays, Sailing Trips
In today’s blog, a crew member describes what if feels like to be air-gapped from the internet for a month and the challenges of working on the fo’csle. But what exactly is the fo’csle? 29-JAN and all is well. Today was a sunny day,...
