As the Rolex Fastnet race kicks off, we hear from Skipper Ricky on-board Challenger 3 – Day 1 blog,
Rolex Fastnet Race – Skipper Blog, Day 1
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Round the Island Race 2021
In July 2021, 2 years after the the last Round the Island Race, over 1000 boats all set off in the annual spectacle that is the Round the Island Race. Challenger 1 took part as part of there Rolex Fastnet training. Here's how it went - An early start to the Round the...
On every Sailors Bucket List – The Rolex 2021 Fastnet Race
Every 2 years one of sailing’s most infamous and classic events takes place – The Rolex Fastnet Race. It attracts the best racing sailors and is considered one of the toughest offshore races held around UK waters. This prestigious race has always been extremely...
ARC 2019 – Day 9 – The 26-Hour Day
Over a week out in the big blue now for the crew of Challenger 2 and they've begun to find their groove as variable winds dictate multiple sail changes - likened to the Waltz. Meanwhile, Paul explains the daylight savings phenomenon that led to a 26-hour day. ...
Crew’s Eye View Of The Rolex Fastnet Race by Peter Byrne
So what is it like to be in the Rolex Fastnet Race? By the end of this blog by Peter Byrne (above) you should have a good idea of what awaits and whether or not you'd like to be involved in the next race! It is an excellent read and written when grabbing...
Skipper’s Eye View Of The Rolex Fastnet Race
The FCS crew on Challenger 2 have won the Fastnet! Well, we exaggerate a little, we had two, 16-strong crews in the Fastnet race, both sailing the steel Challenger yachts, and having their own private duel amongst the 100’s of other competitors. Sue Geary was the...
SailGP Racing In The Solent
SailGP is coming to the Solent in August and it looks like we’ll be seeing some epic racing on the south coast and maybe pass the 50-foot wingsailed catamarans in Southampton Water as they head to the technical area. It’s a new sport, established in 2018 and is...
ARC 2018 Carribean Cruise
Ja mon! Well, the ARC is over and you're probably wondering what the crew have been up to for the past week. As they made great time, the crew of Challenger 4 have been able to spend an extra few days exploring some of the sights and sounds, and certainly rum,...