Sailing Holidays
A Pants Gybe and Other Adventures Mid-Atlantic

A Pants Gybe and Other Adventures Mid-Atlantic

The FCS crew on Challenger 2 were racing to St Lucia in the ARC Rally. Things were going well until a problem with the rigging meant a couple of repairs were needed in Cape Verde before carrying on. Yesterday Gary posted this cryptic message: “Ps. Joe’s lesson learnt...

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Skills Learnt: Downwind Sailing with a Following Sea

Skills Learnt: Downwind Sailing with a Following Sea

  The FCS crew on Challenger 2 were racing to St Lucia in the ARC Rally. Things were going well until a problem with the rigging meant a couple of repairs were needed in Cape Verde before carrying on. Before we hear from the crew of Challenger 2 we thought you...

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Spinnaker Up and Speed is Good for St Lucia

  The wind is up but time will be tight for getting into St Lucia for the 11th December, but Challenger 2 is back on track and heading for the Caribbean. Here’ is Skipper Ricky’s latest observations... Spinnaker is up after a slow time teaching hoist with all...

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Challenger 2 is Sailing Again Under a Moon

Challenger 2 is Sailing Again Under a Moon

  After a second pitstop for repairs during which 5 of the crew left the ship as amongst other reasons time will be tight for getting into St Lucia for the 11th December, Challenger 2 is again back on track and heading for the Caribbean. Here’ is Skipper Ricky’s...

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Land Ahoy! FCS Crew raise the Cape Verde Islands

  After 6 full days on board the FCS Crew on board Challenger 2 site land and take stock of their food.  Fingers crossed the riggers work and the customs in/out procedure will all go smoothly so  Challenger 2 can quickly get on her way west, towards the setting...

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Challenger 2 pulls out of ARC Rally

Challenger 2 pulls out of ARC Rally

  The FCS crew on Challenger 2 were racing to St Lucia in the ARC Rally. Things were going well until a problem with the rigging meant a repair was needed before carrying on. Although most things can be fixed at sea, the skipper and crew decided that safety came...

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The Fruits of Our Labours Crossing the Atlantic

The Fruits of Our Labours Crossing the Atlantic

  The FCS crew on Challenger 2 are sailing to St Lucia in the ARC Rally, racing against many boats, but mainly Challenger 1. We’re expecting regular blogs from the crew and the skipper although this one is just from the mate, presumably everyone else is busy...

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