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As usual the FCS crew have provided us with a variety of interesting posts, with almost all of them having a go at describing Atlantic rollers – those friendly giant waves that… well, we’ll let them put pictures into your mind’s eye. First up is the midday report from Nick the Mate, who also… Read more
Back on the Atlantic and Heading to Falmouth
After a couple of days off the FSC crew are ‘rested’ and back on Challenger 2. What did they do in Horta? How did they spend their time? Will most of it stay in Horta? And what does it feel like to be back on board? All is revealed in today’s blog from the… Read more
Crossing the Atlantic Using Denebola and Chertan
The FCS crew on Challenger 2 can almost feel the dry land and taste wet beer that awaits in Horta or this leg from Antigua to Portsmouth Harbour. First update comes from the mate and that will be followed by the crew’s musing. Will tinned sweetcorn get a mention? Day 12 Blog: Atlantic Wind in… Read more
Is This The Perfect Weather for Sailing the Atlantic?
Starting with the Skipper’s report and then following with the FCS crew on Challenger 2 as they sail towards the Azores on their voyage from Antigua to the historic city of Portsmouth… Shorts, T-Shirts, Sunshine and Wind – the best of Sailing Date :19 January 2018 Time : 12:00 GMT Position :37.50.61 N 37.23.80… Read more
The Long and the Short of Atlantic Messages
It has been a calm day on the Atlantic Ocean and the FCS crew of Challenger 2 have set aside some time to write… Day 10 Blog 17/01/2018 Another calm and sunny morning from the Atlantic. We’re still ploughing on ahead on course 085 degrees under diesel power at around 7 knots. Current depth… Read more
From Bjork to a Tinned Sweetcorn Mutiny – Just Crossing the Atlantic
Horta is not yet on the horizon but the crew can sense it is getting closer. Ocean habits are starting to form, the little things mean a lot and everyday more and more sailing experiencing is gained. Here are the latest thoughts and observations from the FCS crew on Challenger 2 Skipper’s Midday Report… Read more
Crew Writes Donuts in Their Wake
The variety of weather conditions can be quite remarkable on this voyage from Antigua to Portsmouth. From high winds and 45 degree living to flat seas and a touch of the cold weather we’re experiencing in the upper reaches of the Northern Hemisphere…. Motoring On to Heavy Weather The wind has eased as predicted… Read more
Experiencing the Azores High is an Atlantic Adventure
Considering the dramatic actions being described below it is a triumph that this blog has been written at all. This blog perfectly why crossing the Atlantic is an adventure… Date :14 January 2018 Time : 12:00 GMT Position :35.24 N 51.03W Destination Horta Good Morning all Another good day on the good ship Challenger 2,… Read more
Heading into the Wind – An Atlantic Adventure
More news from the FCS crew as they sail from Antigua to Portsmouth, almost one week in they are finding their feet, although footholds would be more helpful if that pesky wind blew in the right direction! Mate’s report first and then messages from the crew. Date :14 January 2018 Time : 12:00 GMT… Read more
Messages Home from the Atlantic Snow Globe
The crew are getting lyrical, maybe it is the sea air, maybe the night sky, maybe the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean has opened their creative minds, either way here are some lovely messages home and once again you have to marvel at the technology we take for granted being able to keep folks… Read more
