The 2016 ARC Rally, a hugely social yet really quite competitive sailing race, is fast approaching with the training weekend kicking off on the 5th November. This year we’re entering, giving 12 people the opportunity to crew in this renowned race (we’ve got one place...
Sunday 6th December Race Day 14 The last day in the Atlantic Another fine sunrise in paradise, revealing a beautiful blue sky, and already warm at 0830 so going to be hot, hot, hot! Despite the reality of not being able to catch challenger 1, the Challenger 3 crew are...
Saturday 5th December Race Day 13 It was another hot and humid day out in the Atlantic, that started with freshly baked bread and an amazing fruit salad….but our supply of fresh fruit and veg is now nearly depleted. Spirits however are still high and there has been a...
Friday 4th December The day started with some strong winds that would continue to grow throughout the day. Much to Kirsty’s dismay, a top speed challenge was introduced just as she headed below deck for her day, alongside Jerry, on Mother Watch. Mark set the bar...
Thursday 3nd December: Yesterday was quite chaotic on-board the Challenger 3. After a night of fun helming, the poo pipe on the starboard side was conquered. The open water is not the ideal place for the general bathroom facilities to go faulty, especially when no...
Wednesday 2nd December 2015: Last night we listened to our first Christmas Carols! DJ Dave’s jolly and never ending selection of Christmas tunes blasted out from the snake pit’s (area where many ropes are controlled from situated in the middle of the deck) speakers....
Tuesday 1st December Race Day 9 A word from the ARC Crew After more than a week into our journey it is hard to imagine seeing anything other than the ocean, the sky and our 70 foot home. Even a container ship on the horizon a few days ago looked odd! It is also...
News about the halfway party, the sky and night and messages from the crew to their loved ones. Monday 30 Nov Race Day 8 We’ve made it half way! We have been at sea for 8 days now and our lives have become an endless series of watches followed by a maximum of three...