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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...