At some point in an Atlantic voyage the romance of the journey will inspire a crew member to put pen to paper and create some poetry. Marsh's poem didn't come with a title so our working one is... The Challenge Bruce, our watch leader wants to set me a task, he...
This blog also contained a Fruit Flash! The crew are testing bags that preserve fruit and veg. The experiment wasn’t going as well as expected, however it seems some produce fares better than others. Read all about it here: Long Voyage Fruit and Veg preservation...
Crossing the Atlantic brings many different challenges and experiences. The FCS crew on Challenger 4 are close to the mid-point of the ARC Rally and enjoying every minute. The Wind In Your Sails Spent the night on lookout for whales but were entertained instead...
Flying fish and a flying boat, plus the skipper in the trapeze and Mother Nature putting on a fine display, it is all beginning to sound like the Greatest Showman! Here's the latest blog from the FCS crew on Challenger 4 as they cross the Atlantic in the ARC...
Challenger 4 has started to build up steam in the stronger winds with over 200 nautical miles clocked in a 24 hour period for the first time, and showers are finally allowed. Feeling The Need For Speed Hello from 21° 41' N; 24 ° 21' W We are now in the Tropics. Day 5...
The crew have developed some competitive rivalry aboard Challenger 4 splitting into two watch teams. Ger and Mark P explain the system of watches on board and what it's like to be up on deck, on watch. Eat, Sleep, Sail. Repeat The days are starting to...
Below are the latest readings and updates from our scientific FCS crew on board Challenger 4 as they sail the Atlantic in the ARC Rally whilst seeing if their supplies of fruit will stay fresh in the long-life bags from Wikaniko. (If you want to read the background to...
In today's blog, the crew of Challenger 4 are greeted to an Orange Moon rising over the nighttime horizon, and Mate Kirstie discovers salt water in the bilges. Where is it coming from? Mate Kirstie's Blog We are now at the end of our second full day at sea. After the...