After a bout of poorly stomachs, with several crew incapacitated before our yacht had even left Antigua's Jolly Harbour, Challenger 4 is finally on its way! Here is their first midday report. Good morning all All is well after a fairly windy night on Challenger...
There’s an exciting announcement from First Class Sailing at the start of 2019 - we are looking forward to welcoming our new Beneteau 38.1 yachts, Palomar and Sazerac in February. These lovely yachts are due to arrive in this country mid-January. They will...
Be a guest crew on the luxury yacht Santosa For people who love adventure sailing holidays but would like a little more luxury, their own cabin with plenty of space, then being a 'Guest Crew' could be the perfect solution. It's ideal for sailing couples with mixed...
Ja mon! Well, the ARC is over and you're probably wondering what the crew have been up to for the past week. As they made great time, the crew of Challenger 4 have been able to spend an extra few days exploring some of the sights and sounds, and certainly rum,...
It's all over, congratulations Challenger 4! They've run a good race, managing to beat Challenger 3. Rum punch and firm land await them. They've earned it! Monday 10 December Festivities Await After a night of squally clouds, heavy downpours and shifty...
Saturday 8th December We are still racing to the finish. 389 NM to go and we are neck and neck with Challenger 3. We continue to have interesting squalls rushing at us from behind: the latest measured 36 knots of true wind. Oh, how superb it is to be in this...
After a squall blows through, Skipper Ricky and Mate Kirstie have their work cut out for them trying to keep Challenger 4 going in a straight line as the squalls blow through and try to take her offline. The crew have to pull together and it's all hands on deck...
Mate Kirstie's Log Once More Unto The Breach Yesterday we had a 20ft-ish whale play alongside us for an hour, broaching several times - once right in front of the boat, as it continuously circled us and surfed waves. The whole crew watched and many...