{"id":2507,"date":"2016-11-24T17:34:22","date_gmt":"2016-11-24T17:34:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.firstclasssailing.com\/blog\/?p=2507"},"modified":"2018-11-05T14:18:40","modified_gmt":"2018-11-05T14:18:40","slug":"arc-2016-day-5-downward-sailing-dancing-and-dolphins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.firstclasssailing.com\/blog\/arc-2016-day-5-downward-sailing-dancing-and-dolphins\/","title":{"rendered":"ARC 2016 – Day 5 – Downward Sailing, Dancing And Dolphins!"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"\"75th in All Boats,
\n7th in Racing B<\/div>\n

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In this blog it’s an update from Bill, Kirstie and Captain Ricky Chalmers<\/em><\/p>\n

Fourth day and no signs of mutiny yet. The food has remained exceptional with Ricky keeping a watch on our budding Escoffiers who can create masterpieces at 45 degrees of tip.<\/p>\n

We pulled ahead from Challenger 2 overnight and we now have 14.88 nm separation (the .88 is important. They lie about 6 nm to the south on a parallel course. Yana is cook today. The porridge and bread were exceptional and we have only just started.<\/p>\n

Bill, Challenger 3 Crew<\/p>\n

This morning the sun took a long time to rise and brighten the dark, cloudy night. The sunrise was an uninspiring event that just happened. Fun, downwind helming conditions prevailed and Helena and I improved on our speed records (12.6 and 12.8\u2026still 13.2 to beat!). Peter sat at the back whilst Fabrice and Bill both took their turn at the reigns. <\/p>\n

Tomasz worried myself and Hillary by dancing to \u201cYou can leave your hat on\u201d before disappearing below and resurfacing with hat in hand! \ud83d\ude09 Whoops and giggles exploded as dolphins approached at high speed from all angles, jumping high and showing off with their best bow surfing skills. Ralf headed for the bow and enjoyed a spectacular show. <\/p>\n

Another great lunch and the sun is now shining\u2026just another day on Ch 3 J
\nKirstie (Mate) <\/p>\n

The Boat That Rocks<\/h2>\n

All is good aboard Challenger 3. The crew have all got their sea legs now and life on board the house that rocks and rolls has become more natural. The seas calmed down a little and thankfully the wind is still suitably strong where we are \u201coop North\u201d and it is not grim at all. <\/p>\n

Ricky (Skipper)<\/p>\n

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