by First Class Sailing | Apr 12, 2024 | Learn to Sail, Sailing Trips
Discover the benefits of adventure sailing trips and why it’s good for you. Adventure sailing trips offer more than just a holiday — they provide a unique opportunity for personal growth and exploration. In this blog, we’ll explore the transformative power...
by First Class Sailing | Jun 29, 2023 | Norway, Norway Challenger, Sailing Holidays
Exploring the breathtaking scenery of the Norwegian Fjords, our skipper Matt on the 16-day voyage – Norway Sailing Adventure to the Fjords and Back trip shares photos and gives his account of this incredible trip onboard the Challenger 72 yacht. Sunday, 11th...
by First Class Sailing | Jul 8, 2019 | Norway, Sailing Holidays, Sailing Trips, Santosa
Hydrophones are underwater microphones used to listen and record sounds generated beneath the sea, such as orca calls. Santosa is equipped with one and managed to use it in an extraordinary close encounter with a pod of orcas as our skipper describes below:...
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...
