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,...
by First Class Sailing | Jan 28, 2020 | Antigua - Portsmouth, Atlantic Adventures, Sailing Holidays, Sailing Trips
In today’s blog the crew battle with light winds and Matt explains how crucial food is to daily life aboard, before “Wilson”, the stowaway, makes an appearance. Monday blog 27/1/20 Last night we had bioluminescence, strong bioluminescence and...
by First Class Sailing | Jan 13, 2020 | Antigua - Portsmouth, Atlantic Adventures
Today’s blog is a collection of musings from the crew and skipper from the last couple of days sailign across the Atlantic They have been bounced around but should now be getting some respite as this position update shows they are finally in a more westerly...
