Atlantic Challenge 2017 – Three Voyages: Three Adventures

With the popularity of the ARC Rally (Canaries to the Caribbean) growing we have created the Atlantic Challenge, extra voyages for the end of 2017 that if completed, would see you sailing over 9,000 miles in under four months.

Each leg of the Atlantic Challenge has aspects to it that will test your skills and add greatly to your experience. You can take one, two or all three legs of the Challenge but whichever option you choose the adventure will be something to talk about for a long time to come.

Atlantic Challenge Leg One – The Bay of Biscay

Before the ARC begins we’ll sail Challenger 3 down to Las Palmas from Portsmouth across the Bay of Biscay, it is a one week trip that most people considered ‘serious sailing’ and will really improve your abilities and test your knowledge.

Departs from Portsmouth 23rd October 2017 and arrives at Gran Canaria in the Canaries around 10th November where the boat is prepared for the ARC Rally. [Full details here]

Leg Two – The Arc Rally 2017

The classic race from Gran Canaria to St Lucia in the Caribbean, from 20th November for about 14 days across the Atlantic. This is always fun as you are racing against 200 yachts and with parties galore at both ends it is a perfect way to celebrate your first ‘big’ voyage! [Full details here]

Leg Three – Atlantic Ocean Challenge

The final voyage is the return to Portsmouth which will add around 3500+ miles in your log book. It usually takes 35 nights to accomplish and includes a training weekend. The boat departs 4th January and may stop at the Azores.

This will really put your sailing skills to the test and once completed the sense of satisfaction is enormous. [Full details here]

So, if you have four months free from the end of October 2017 you could do all three legs, sail almost 9,000 miles and come back an accomplished sailor looking for your next adventure.

If want to experience thrills like these and don’t feel fully trained, take the helm and sign up for one of our RYA sailing courses! To get started, call First Class Sailing today on 0203 006 3717 or contact us here.

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