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<\/p>\nThe following is a short account from the skipper of the Challenger Yacht we sailed to the Channel Islands and back in June.<\/p>\n
Ship\u2019s Captain\u2019s Log of the good ship Challenger 4 on a 5 day trip from Portsmouth to the Channel Islands in June.<\/p>\n
3 June 2025<\/p>\n
Deck all prepped.\u00a0 Just some pasties and beans between us and an adventure into the gale.\u00a0 8 POB – 4 tall ships and 4 FCS (who all look very fit and capable!!).<\/p>\n
Current plan is to play in Solent for the afternoon, before heading through the Needles with the evening tide.\u00a0 Target St Peter Port, Guernsey.\u00a0 ETA mid morning Wednesday.<\/p>\n
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4 June<\/p>\n
CH4 happily alongside the floating pontoon in Guernsey.\u00a0 Everyone tired but happy after an interesting crossing.\u00a0 Wind between 4 and 34 knots, flat calm to the Race in full flood, a great chilli con carne and a little, but not too much seasickness.<\/p>\n
Now off to explore the fleshpots of St Peter Port.\u00a0 We will be here overnight tonight before some exploring tomorrow.<\/p>\n
5 June<\/p>\n
After a few of our number ventured off for a swim at the local sea water lido (led by Hugo, who else!!) we are sitting down to brunch.<\/p>\n
Passage planning then a drizzly walk around the town is planned before a lunchtime departure for Alderney.<\/p>\n
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6 June<\/p>\n
Still raining down here in the wild south, but everyone still in excellent spirits.\u00a0 \u00a0Its a bit grim for too much exploring, so we plan to head off in 30 minutes or so for our downwind dash back to Gunwharf.\u00a0 ETA this evening.<\/p>\n
2150<\/p>\n
CH4 safely alongside GWQ.\u00a0 A lovely breezy crossing from Alderney followed by a delicious thai red curry.<\/p>\n
7 June<\/p>\n
CH4 finishing our adventure with a short motor tour this morning to watch the start of the Round the Island, and cheer on our fellow Challengers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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