by First Class Sailing | Jun 28, 2019 | Norway, Norway Challenger, Sailing Holidays, Sailing Trips
The crew of Challenger 4 have survived their first Gale and make landfall in Den Helder, Netherlands, before moving on towards home. Steve ponders the conundrum of having no connection to the outside world, yet feeling more connected to the important things in life....
by First Class Sailing | Jun 26, 2019 | Norway, Norway Challenger, Sailing Holidays, Sailing Trips
The crew of Challenger 4 enjoy (perhaps a little too much) their last stop in Norway, before heading back out to sea to return home. There wasn’t much wind on the way up and they’ve been hoping for some wind on the way back – be careful what you wish...
by First Class Sailing | Jun 24, 2019 | Norway Challenger, Sailing Holidays, Sailing Trips
After a day of rest the crew of Challenger 4 set off on a fjords discovery tour for a few days. But first, Flo considers how far they have come as they approach Stavanger in Norway. Day 4: Headed for the Fjords Since our first blog entry the ease...
by First Class Sailing | Jun 19, 2019 | Norway, Norway Challenger, Sailing Holidays, Sailing Trips
Our Norway sailing adventurers are currently less than 20 hours from making landfall in Stavanger with an ETA of 0930 (BST). They’ve been at sea for a few days now and, without the relentless distractions of technology, are starting to take in their...
by First Class Sailing | Jun 18, 2019 | Norway, Norway Challenger, Sailing Trips
Our 2 week Norway adventure for 2019 has begun. Skipper Jim and Mate Tony are guiding the crew aboard Challenger 4, on their way to Stavanger, Norway. Once there they’ll cruise the fjords for a few days before heading homeward again. They’ll have to sail...
