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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 for the day, remove underwear from the… Read more
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 might like to see… Read more
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 crew on deck. Boat speed is great… Read more
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 latest observations… And so here we… Read more
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 sun and the Caribbean! Chris and… Read more
Everyone Has Time For Dolphins, Especially Challenger 2’s Crew
Skipper Ricky reports on the slow journey to Cape Verde 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. They are now out of the race and under diesel power… Read more
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 first and proper repairs were… Read more
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 eating fruit… Day 4 Wednesday 22 Nov 2017… Read more
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 edge closer to the middle of… Read more
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 Sunday/Monday 20 November 2017 Greetings from Challenger 2! We… Read more
