by First Class Sailing | Dec 4, 2018 | ARC Rally, Atlantic Adventures, Racing
Monday 3 December Today’s main event was the “half-way party” which was the strangest and most wonderful mid-ocean celebration most of us had ever attended. We are celebrating being slightly more than 1,550 nautical miles into this race, with a “short”...
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 28, 2018 | ARC Rally, Atlantic Adventures, Racing
The crew have developed some competitive rivalry aboard Challenger 4 splitting into two watch teams. Ger and Mark P explain the system of watches on board and what it’s like to be up on deck, on watch. Eat, Sleep, Sail. Repeat The days are starting...
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 | 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...
