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“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 Smith, 64, former Fujitsu sales and marketing director in Solihull, is preparing… Read more
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, a civil servant from Godalming, 36, is on Challenger 3 and competing… Read more
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 that is overseeing a crew of 12 amateur sailors in the 2016 Atlantic Rally… Read more
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 Chalmers, 55, forms part of an expert quartet that is overseeing a crew of 12… Read more
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 raise the port pole and re-set the… Read more
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 degrees of tip. We pulled ahead… Read more
ARC 2016 – Meet the FCS Crew – Nic Allen
“I love the wall-to-wall night skies on an ocean passage.” Nic Allen This Hampshire GP is now four days into this high-profile transatlantic race having returned to the thrill of ocean racing. Nic Allen, 53, a watch leader, is an NHS general practitioner in Fareham and forms part of an expert quartet that is… Read more
ARC 2016 – Day 4 – Pineapples, Potatoes and a Yankee or Two?
75th in All Boats, 7th in Racing B In this blog it is Bill’s turn to give us some words from the crew followed by captain Ricky Chalmers Third day out. We are well ahead of Challenger 2 and 4; we a on a northerly course so morale is high in this highly competitive crew.… Read more
ARC 2016 – Meet the FCS Crew – Andrew Northall
A former McDonald’s employee from Birkenhead is part of the FCS crew and only left his job two weeks ago! Andrew Northall, 22, is one of the watch leaders and former floor manager at the fast food chain. He’s part of the expert quartet guiding the crew, which includes skipper is Ricky Chalmers, mate Kirstie… Read more
ARC 2016 – Day 3 – Take The Helm Speed Challenge
Take the Helm Challenge This is the third blog to arrive from Challenger 3 and is written by Mate Kirstie Rowe 22 Nov. 16 Well, after wishing for wind… we got it! After clinging on to my bunk like a bat at 4am and debating popping my head on deck, a patter of feet announced… Read more
