Sailing News
All the latest news from the world of sailing and stories from experienced sailors.
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 17th November 2017 Challenger 2 is ready for… Read more
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 sailing under starry sky’s , the idea… Read more
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 high and looking forward to the voyage ahead… Read more
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 couple of… Read more
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 and a big moon,… Read more
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 plan was to take them across to Cowes for the… Read more
So what is it like to sail across the Bay of Biscay or even the Atlantic?
Here’s a blog from our principal Charlie Tulloch who shares his first time experience sailing the Bay of Biscay. This summer I crossed the Bay of Biscay. On a Brittany Ferry. It was a very calm crossing and very flat. Had I been on a yacht there was just enough wind to sail by.… Read more
Atlantic Ocean Challenge – 35 day voyage – Antigua to the UK!
Deep Sea Ocean Sailing – For those that fancy just escaping for a whole month! Sail from Antigua to the UK, Jolly Harbour to Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth. This trip is not for the faint hearted but is a great opportunity to get some serious miles and ocean sailing experience in. The distance is… Read more
Race across the Atlantic Ocean in the ARC Rally 2017
This is open to anyone. Although, as you will likely be 14 days non stop on a boat, it helps if you know you like sailing! But it doesn’t matter if you haven’t got a lot of experience providing you have some. The Race is actually a Rally. The Atlantic Rally for Cruisers. A… Read more
Portsmouth to the Canaries – an Atlantic Sailing Adventure
Sail away from the UK, out of the Solent, down the busy English Channel and then South across the Bay of Biscay to warmer climes and your destination: Gran Canaria in the Canaries! For anyone wishing to do some serious offshore sailing, build miles, or just escape to the high seas this will be… Read more
