Sailing Holidays
Continental Cooking on Challenger 2

Continental Cooking on Challenger 2

  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 over the next two weeks and this one gives you a glimpse into how they settle into their routine as they...

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ARC Rally Blog: Swing to the Rhythm of the Boat

ARC Rally Blog: Swing to the Rhythm of the Boat

  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 over the next two weeks and this one gives you a glimpse into preparations for crossing the Atlantic...

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Preparations for ARC Rally 2018

Preparations for ARC Rally 2018

  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 over the next two weeks and this one gives you a glimpse into preparations for crossing the Atlantic. Friday...

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No Stopping the Adventure until Las Palmas

No Stopping the Adventure until Las Palmas

  This might be the final blog from the first leg of this Atlantic Adventure, but as you will read the crew will be taking home many happy memories... We did not stop at Lanzarote as planned due to tidal restrictions, a mutinous crew, who demanded to continue...

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Life at 45 Degrees – Sailing the Atlantic

Life at 45 Degrees – Sailing the Atlantic

  The latest blog from Challenger 2 see the FCS crew get a taste of the sailing conditions they were all hoping for... It's all about Biscuits and Chocolate (Saturday 3rd Nov) Left Cascais about 10am heading out into a lumpy sea, sails were hoisted and spirits...

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Sailing World Descends on Cascais

Sailing World Descends on Cascais

  The latest blog from Challenger 2 could easily fit on the back of a postcard but as you will see they have been having a great time ashore at Cassias, Portugal. The picture above is the first we've seen with the new sails. Dazzling! Day 6 – 7 We have had a...

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Big Seas, Big Moon, Big Grins on the Atlantic

Big Seas, Big Moon, Big Grins on the Atlantic

The latest update from Challenger 2 as her FCS crew sails her to the Canaries via the Bay of Biscay. As you will read contact has been sporadic due to weak signals. Tuesday Morning (Oct 31st) We have had a really great night sailing, lots of wind, big rolly seas stars...

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No Stopping the Adventure until Las Palmas

Atlantic Adventure Begins for FCS Crew

  With the sun unexpectedly shining in a late October light wind and the temperatures at a Mediterranean 17c, our First Class Sailing crew gathered at Gunwharf Quay to begin their voyage to the Canaries aboard Challenger 2. Their skipper is Neil Montague and his...

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