Today's blog sees the crew's moral increase, along with the speed of Challenger 2, as they start to contemplate their arrival and all the pros and cons of terra firma. 21/01/20 A shift in momentum. First things first; weather. Less of it. Finally. Today saw a massive...
In today's blog, the crew are sailing upwind and tacking (also known as beating) towards the Azores. It's hard work and slow-going, but their spirits remain high. The blog goes on to vividly and accurately describe the sounds and the feel of being at sea in these...
Excitment is building on Challenger 2 as they close in on the Azores. Life on board has been challenging in the rough weather they have had. Crew member Matt gives us a snapshot of the last 48 hours or so. 17th January 2020 During the 21.00 to midnight watch, 25...
Luke gives us an update from yesterday. They are soon expecting 40+ knots and have carried out heavy weather preparations. Night sailing is generally pleasant when the sky is clear You can pick a star to steer by and bounce it between the shrouds on the windward...
Challenger 2 are now over halfway to the Azores and feeling like Champions as this update from Stephen suggests. Our second Motherwatch successfully completed today. Boat swept and mopped, surfaces cleaned, grey water tank pumped and 16 people fed – none of whom...
We haven't had a blog back from the crew today, but I do have the Skipper's Log from Sue for the past 2 days for you. It sounds like the wind picked up nicely after the Doldrums and the crew are sailing again. Tuesday 14th Jan, 2020 Time : 1522 GMT (1220...
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 airlow...
Short report, keyboard & mouse won’t stay still. We prepped early for the blow that we knew was coming, complicated somewhat by sharp squalls and sudden lulls in the early hours. Top gust so far 45kts. The wind has now settled to a steadier 33kts ish, gusting high...