Feel the thrill of helming a 72ft yacht in an offshore race!

March 12, 2010 1:37 pm | Posted by admin

Picture yourself surging through waves, spray flying, the rest of the fleet in your wake, sun just coming up over the horizon, the smell of bacon from the galley below, the finishing line in sight! How do your feel?
Â
 We have an opportunity for you to do 1 or 2 exciting Royal Ocean Racing Club races on a 72ft round the world racing yacht.Â
 Â
These RORC races are a great opportunity to get a taste of what offshore racing is like and to experience the thrill of working as a team on a powerful yacht.
Â
1st Race
30 April – 3 May
CERVANTES RACE
Join the yacht In Portsmouth at 10am on Friday 30th April for a day of yacht familiarisation and race training.  The race is to Le Harve in France and starts on Saturday morning.  After completing the race on Sunday and depending on the weather and time there may be time to spend the evening ashore before sailing back on Monday to return by 1600.
Â
2nd Race
14 May  – 16 May
DE GUINAND BOWL
Join the yacht in Portsmouth at 10am on Friday 14th May for a day of yacht familiarisation and race training.  The race is around buoys in the Channel and starts on Saturday morning.  Depending on conditions the race will be designed to last between 24 and 36 hours.  You will finish back at Portsmouth at 1600 on the Sunday.
Â
The price for the Cervantes Race is £365.
The price for the De Guingand Bowl is £299.
Â
If you would like to do both races we can offer both for £597.
Â
The price includes all food on board, use of oilskins, all safety gear and insurance.
         Â
If you would like to sign up do not delay, book today! by phoning or emailing Anne or Charlie on 0203 006 3717 or info@firstclasssailing.com

www.firstclasssailing.com

Latest Availability Theory

September 30, 2009 7:06 pm | Posted by admin

 Day Skipper Theory Classes £335

 Nr Kings Cross- Mondays from 5th October 3 places

 Primrose St [off Liverpool St] – Wednesdays from 7th October 2 places

 Liverpool St – Wednesdays from 14th October

 Blackfriars – Tuesdays from 27 October For more information see DAY SKIPPER SHOREBASED

(more…)

Latest Availability

September 24, 2009 3:51 pm | Posted by admin

Ocean Yachtmaster Shorebased Course

We are offering you a chance to take this course in London  this Autumn.

Learn how to use a sextant and begin to master Astro Navigation.Develop an
understanding of world weather patterns and how they affect you at sea. (more…)

Latest Availability

September 16, 2009 6:36 pm | Posted by admin

Spaces Available on RYA Practical Courses

VHF Course London 26 September          £95

Day Skipper or Competent Crew

26/27 September & 2/3/4 October         2 places
3 / 4 October & 9/10/11 October            3 places (more…)

Latest Availability

September 9, 2009 11:52 am | Posted by admin

Day Skipper Intensive Theory Course

12/13, 19/20 and 26 September – The Strand,  London 10am-5pm

We have a few places remaining on this course  £350

 Phone 0203 006 3717           or book online today

  (more…)

Latest Sailing Course Availability

September 2, 2009 5:48 pm | Posted by admin

Day Skipper or Competent Crew Weekend Courses   £525

4/5/6 and 12/13 September              1 place left           

12/13 and 18/19/20 September        2 places        

19/20 and 25/26/27  September       1 place

                       Monday to Friday Courses                  £440 

7-11 September                                    2 places

14-18 September                                 4 places

14-18 September -  Coastal Course 5 days               £440

Phone  Anne on 0203 006 3717 to discuss or email info@firstclasssailing.com    

Latest Sailing Course Availability

August 28, 2009 8:35 am | Posted by admin

In the next few weeks we have limited space on:

4/5/6 & 12/13 September- Take a Competent Crew or Day Skipper course

7 – 11 September – Take a Competent Crew, Day Skipper or Coastal Skipper or Yachmaster Prep course

12/13 September – Advanced Sailing Training weekend. Practise heavy weather, light airs, spinnaker, advanced parking. (more…)

Latest Sailing Course availability

August 20, 2009 5:59 pm | Posted by admin

In the next few weeks we have limited space on:

24-28 August – Take a Competent Crew or Day Skipper course

4/5/6 & 12/13 September- Take a Competent Crew or Day Skipper course

7 – 11 September- Take a Competent Crew or Day Skipper course

12/13 September – Advanced Sailing Training weekend.  Practise heavy weather, light airs, spinnaker, advanced parking. (more…)