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Nearly there! Day 4 of Sailing to Norway: 1100 2nd June – 1145 3rd June “Started the day in fog to the sound of a working diesel engine. However that did not dampen our spirits due to the serenity of the North Sea being so sublime. Through the morning the fog started to lift slowly,… Read more
Day 3 – Three Star Michelin Restaurant in the North Sea
The Norwegian Fjords beckon As the eclectic crew of Challenger 1 get closer and closer to the Norwegian Fjords the spinnaker gets some quality time out of it’s bag and the cooking improves. Day 3: Position 200nm SSW Stavanger 13.30 1st June – 11.00 2nd June “Great adventure yesterday afternoon when we hoisted the spinnaker,… Read more
Day 2 – Sailing up the North Sea to Norway
Fog and phosphorescence in the North Sea enroute to Norway Here is the latest blog from Challenger 1 as she starts sailing up the North Sea to Norway. The crew experience fog, phosphorescence, dolphins and downwind spinnaker sailing. “Unfortunately the fog stayed with us for most of the day, resulting in a small yacht appearing… Read more
Sailing to Norway – Day 1. Hoping for wind!
Norway Sailing Adventure Cruise Begins The crew assembled yesterday for the first of three Norway Adventure Sailing Cruises. Sailing on a 72ft Challenger yacht, extremely suitable to this kind of a voyage, the boat cast off from Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth yesterday. It should take them 5 or 6 days to sail up the North… Read more
Bank Holiday Sailing – RYA Courses and Channel Hops
A short but action packed holiday, or spreading your RYA Competent Crew or Day Skipper course over two weekends, either way the bank holidays are perfect as you don’t need to use up any valuable days off work! And with the Easter break having two bank holidays, you can do a whole course and only… Read more
Set Sail To The Channel Islands
The Channel Islands, a renowned destination for sailing adventures thanks to the sheer variety of experiences on offer. From remote rocky archipelagos such as Minquiers and Ecrehos to marinas at the heart of lively holiday towns like St Helier and St Peter Port, the Channel Islands let you enjoy a great sailing environment without having… Read more
Sailing Holidays Around Britain
Who needs France, Greece or the Caribbean when the UK can offer all that you need for great sailing holidays around Britain? From strong winds to stunning scenery, Britain has it all when it comes to affordable getaways that whole families can enjoy. Learning how to sail can open the doors to a huge range of… Read more
