Sailing News
All the latest news from the world of sailing and stories from experienced sailors.
Day One – The Arc Rally of 2018 Begins In this blog, Marsh and Wendy describe the excitement of crossing the ARC’s start line and the routine of the watch systems aboard. Skipper Ricky sets out his race strategy at the end. “Large Spanish navy ship” A “large Spanish navy ship” was… Read more
First Class Sailing Tries Fruit Preserving Experiment In ARC Rally
ARC Rally Skipper Ricky Chalmers, Bruce Sayers Watch Leader, First Mate Kirstie Rowe As part of its commitment to running an environmentally friendly business, First Class Sailing are not only ‘greening’ our yachts but also experimenting with a new plastic bag that could keep a ship’s fruit fresher on longer voyages – a problem that… Read more
John Wins ETA Competition En Route To Las Palmas
The Crew are into the final few days and sound at home aboard Challenger 3 on their ‘Deep Sea Adventure’. This blog is written by Hodgie, on the way to the volcanic island of Lanzarote, and Jonathon, who takes us to their final destination, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Champagne Sailing off Africa… Read more
Electric Glowing Dolphins
Dolphins in the bioluminescence As we continue on the second leg of our journey, the question that seems to be on everybody’s mind is whether or not we will make it to Lanzarote in time to enjoy an evening of new culture, warm weather, good food a few drinks and lots of… Read more
Postcard From Cascais
It isn’t all sailing on the voyage from Portsmouth to the Canaries. Where possible the crew will find a port to visit and enjoy the ‘amenities’. This blog is from Cascais in Portugal, a former royal summer retreat it has the country’s most expensive real estate markets. Even in port, the sea will always… Read more
Day 5 After The Bay Of Biscay Comes The Dolphin Reward
More news from the crew on Challenger 3 as they sail from Portsmouth to Cran Canaria. We start this blog with all details the skipper and mate send at noon each day. Always a marvel when you think about how the early sailors would not communicate with their loved ones for years on end.… Read more
Day 4 Biscay Brews Up A Bevy of A Storm
The FCS crew of Challenger 3 are now in the Bay of Biscay as the cross from Portsmouth to Gran Canaria. Looking ahead there appears to be a storm on the horizon. How much fun will it be? Tacking Like Pros So, 245 miles into our 1600 mile trip across the Atlantic we are… Read more
The Above and Below of an Atlantic Adventure
Here’s a blog from Day 3 of the Atlantic Adventure from Portsmouth to Gran Canaria. This blog not only shows that the voyage can be everything that you expect but also the challenges that are below deck too. Atlantic Sailing Adventure Living Up To Reputation With Yankee 2 up and the winds starting to… Read more
Londoner Sees A Proper Night Sky On Sailing Adventure
Day 2 of the FCS crew’s Atlantic Adventure to Gran Canaria sees another blog describing the early effects of sea travel. It doesn’t last long and as you will see the benefits are amazing… Finding Your Sea Legs Prevention, they say, is the best cure, however failing to pre ingest seasick tablets makes that… Read more
Portsmouth To Gran Canaria – Another Adventure Begins
On Wednesday 31st October another of our sailing adventures set sail with the FCS crew on Challenger 4 (just behind Challenger 3 above) departing Gunwharf Quay in Portsmouth for Gran Canaria: ahead of them the Bay of Biscay. Below is their first blog and summary of the voyage so far… Wednesday – The Big… Read more
