Sailing News
All the latest news from the world of sailing and stories from experienced sailors.
Here is a blog to give you hope, plus a campaign to join if you are concerned about the amount of plastic in our oceans. Not only will you read below about new inventions and people literally pushing the boat out for the environment but also the Marine Conservation Society’s #PlasticChallenge campaign for June 2017.… Read more
Exploring Norway. Crew hike up Pulpit Rock
The Norway crew have arrived! Here is the latest instalment of their adventure. 5th June “Yesterday (Saturday)we arrived in Stavanger, in the driving rain, and after a bit of a night’s sleep we spent the day exploring the town and its famous petroleum museum. We had a great crew meal and enjoyed the local musical… Read more
Day 4 – Sailing to Norway – Nearly There
Nearly there! Day 4 of Sailing to Norway: 1100 2nd June – 1145 3rd June “Started the day in fog to the sound of a working diesel engine. However that did not dampen our spirits due to the serenity of the North Sea being so sublime. Through the morning the fog started to lift slowly,… Read more
The Wind is the Myth of Malham
Crew of Challenger 3 on deck during Myth of Malham The training continues, the tactics and race are planned, the crew ready for anything and last weekend in the Myth of Malham everything was thrown at FCS crew on Challenger 3, everything apart from the wind. The ‘Myth’ is part of the qualifying process… Read more
Day 3 – Three Star Michelin Restaurant in the North Sea
The Norwegian Fjords beckon As the eclectic crew of Challenger 1 get closer and closer to the Norwegian Fjords the spinnaker gets some quality time out of it’s bag and the cooking improves. Day 3: Position 200nm SSW Stavanger 13.30 1st June – 11.00 2nd June “Great adventure yesterday afternoon when we hoisted the spinnaker,… Read more
Day 2 – Sailing up the North Sea to Norway
Fog and phosphorescence in the North Sea enroute to Norway Here is the latest blog from Challenger 1 as she starts sailing up the North Sea to Norway. The crew experience fog, phosphorescence, dolphins and downwind spinnaker sailing. “Unfortunately the fog stayed with us for most of the day, resulting in a small yacht appearing… Read more
Sailing to Norway – Day 1. Hoping for wind!
Norway Sailing Adventure Cruise Begins The crew assembled yesterday for the first of three Norway Adventure Sailing Cruises. Sailing on a 72ft Challenger yacht, extremely suitable to this kind of a voyage, the boat cast off from Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth yesterday. It should take them 5 or 6 days to sail up the North… Read more
Dream Big With An RYA Day Skipper Theory Course
Fulfill your sailing dreams by taking an RYA Day Skipper Theory course Ever dreamt of being able to skipper a yacht across the channel to France whenever the moment takes you? Or island hop around the Mediterranean? Fulfill that dream by taking an RYA Day Skipper Theory course with First Class Sailing which will set… Read more
Yachtmaster Theory – The RYA Course That Will Take You Far
Your final destination is in your hands. Are you setting a course for the high seas? Progress your proficiency and grow your confidence with an RYA Yachtmaster Theory course. Here are four reasons why it will turn a sailing enthusiast into an expert. Take Your Skills To The Next level Officially referred to by… Read more
Close Finish for FCS Crew in Cervantes Trophy Race
Preparing for the Rolex Fastnet in August, the First Class Sailing crew will enter three races and last weekend they competed in the opener – the Cervantes Trophy Race. Below is skipper Ricky Chalmers’ report of how the action unfurled and how the FCS crew fared on their first real test. Crew Bonding And Jockeying… Read more
