First Class Sailing
ARC 2016 – DAY 8 – We’ll Rest At The Caribbean

ARC 2016 – DAY 8 – We’ll Rest At The Caribbean

At some point soon the FCS crew should be doing this   As the FCS crew approaches the half-way mark they are bonding well and developing a wide understanding of life and teamwork on Challenger 3. In this blog you'll be taken right into their daily life... A Night...

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ARC 2016 – Meet the FCS Crew – Peter Smith

ARC 2016 – Meet the FCS Crew – Peter Smith

"I missed the ocean life and wanted to be part of a team" - Peter Smith   Experienced Solihull Sailor Competing in Transatlantic Race This retired Solihull man is donning his waterproofs once more to contest a high-profile two-week transatlantic yacht race. Peter...

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ARC 2016 – Meet the FCS Crew – Tony Kerby

ARC 2016 – Meet the FCS Crew – Tony Kerby

"It’s a great opportunity to get away from the stresses of life and work" Tony Kerby   Atlantic Lure too Tempting for Godalming Sailor The attraction of a famous two-week transatlantic race has proven irresistible for this budding Surrey yacht racer. Tony Kerby,...

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ARC 2016 – Meet the Crew – Skipper’s Mate Kirstie Rowe

ARC 2016 – Meet the Crew – Skipper’s Mate Kirstie Rowe

Challenger 3 Mate Kirstie Rowe   Skipper’s Mate Ready to Tackle Atlantic Race An outdoor education teacher and skipper’s mate halfway into this high-profile transatlantic race that started on Sunday, Nov 20th. Kirstie Rowe, 29, forms part of an expert quartet...

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ARC 2016 – Meet the Crew – Skipper Ricky Chalmers

ARC 2016 – Meet the Crew – Skipper Ricky Chalmers

Challenger 3 Skipper Ricky Chalmers   South African Skipper Ready to Tackle Atlantic Race The thrill of ocean racing has left this South African-born professional skipper eager to begin a high-profile transatlantic race that started last weekend (Nov 20th). Ricky...

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ARC 2016 – Day 6 – Squalls, More Dolphins and Squalls

ARC 2016 – Day 6 – Squalls, More Dolphins and Squalls

Dolphins like these! Thursday 24 November: As I am typing I can hear the sound of feet on the deck, sheets being ground on and grunts of happiness, I think its happiness anyway, as Nic’s watch grind the Yankee over in preparation to gybe, drop the starboard pole and...

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ARC 2016 – Day 5 – Downward Sailing, Dancing And Dolphins!

ARC 2016 – Day 5 – Downward Sailing, Dancing And Dolphins!

75th in All Boats, 7th in Racing B In this blog it's an update from Bill, Kirstie and Captain Ricky Chalmers Fourth day and no signs of mutiny yet. The food has remained exceptional with Ricky keeping a watch on our budding Escoffiers who can create masterpieces at 45...

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