How do you feel about the progress challenger 1 has made so far in the race?It’s been a slow start to the race due to the winds. We have made great progress in heading south, closer to the trade winds which hopefully will set us up for the second half of the passage. Our first night was by far the best for progress, reaching up to 15 knots. Fingers crossed that next week we can match this again.
What do you like about life on board challenger 1?
Life onboard challenger 1 is very different to life ashore. There’s not much privacy living so close to each other. On the plus side, we have grown as a team and formed strong bonds which makes times easier when are progress is slow. Meal times are the one time where both watches are up and socialising over delicious food that one another has cooked.
How do you find the night watches?We can’t say night watches are our favourite however we have to push through them. On the plus side we have seen many dolphins playing at the bow. Overall there going good so far with no major issues.
Blue watch (Hugo, Flood)