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Challenger 2 has left the Cape Verdes after completing repairs! They are back on track and Caribbean bound!
Land Ahoy! FCS Crew raise the Cape Verde Islands
After 6 full days on board the FCS Crew on board Challenger 2 site land and take stock of their food. Fingers crossed the riggers work and the customs in/out procedure will all go smoothly so Challenger 2 can quickly get on her way west, towards the setting sun and the Caribbean! Chris and… Read more
The Spell is broken… Texas Chainsaw Massacre or CSI Miami
As the FCS crew close on the Cape Verde Islands they catch their first fish of the trip. Mother watch Iona and Ian give us today’s update. More photos to follow in due course. Friday 24th November 2017 So the last few days of our journey have been a more relaxed tour of the Atlantic,… Read more
Everyone Has Time For Dolphins, Especially Challenger 2’s Crew
Skipper Ricky reports on the slow journey to Cape Verde The FCS crew on Challenger 2 were racing to St Lucia in the ARC Rally. Things were going well until a problem with the rigging meant a repair was needed before carrying on. They are now out of the race and under diesel power… Read more
Challenger 2 pulls out of ARC Rally
The FCS crew on Challenger 2 were racing to St Lucia in the ARC Rally. Things were going well until a problem with the rigging meant a repair was needed before carrying on. Although most things can be fixed at sea, the skipper and crew decided that safety came first and proper repairs were… Read more
The Fruits of Our Labours Crossing the Atlantic
The FCS crew on Challenger 2 are sailing to St Lucia in the ARC Rally, racing against many boats, but mainly Challenger 1. We’re expecting regular blogs from the crew and the skipper although this one is just from the mate, presumably everyone else is busy eating fruit… Day 4 Wednesday 22 Nov 2017… Read more
Continental Cooking on Challenger 2
The FCS crew on Challenger 2 are sailing to St Lucia in the ARC Rally, racing against many boats, but mainly Challenger 1. We’re expecting regular blogs over the next two weeks and this one gives you a glimpse into how they settle into their routine as they edge closer to the middle of… Read more
ARC Rally Blog: Swing to the Rhythm of the Boat
The FCS crew on Challenger 2 are sailing to St Lucia in the ARC Rally, racing against many boats, but mainly Challenger 1. We’re expecting regular blogs over the next two weeks and this one gives you a glimpse into preparations for crossing the Atlantic Sunday/Monday 20 November 2017 Greetings from Challenger 2! We… Read more
Preparations for ARC Rally 2018
The FCS crew on Challenger 2 are sailing to St Lucia in the ARC Rally, racing against many boats, but mainly Challenger 1. We’re expecting regular blogs over the next two weeks and this one gives you a glimpse into preparations for crossing the Atlantic. Friday 17th November 2017 Challenger 2 is ready for… Read more
Race across the Atlantic Ocean in the ARC Rally 2017
This is open to anyone. Although, as you will likely be 14 days non stop on a boat, it helps if you know you like sailing! But it doesn’t matter if you haven’t got a lot of experience providing you have some. The Race is actually a Rally. The Atlantic Rally for Cruisers. A… Read more
