Sailing News

All the latest news from the world of sailing and stories from experienced sailors.

  So, you’ve decided you want to learn to sail. Maybe it’s because you love the idea of getting around using nothing but wind power. Or, you know someone who’s just completed their ‘Day Skipper’ and they seem like a whole new person. Or, maybe someone dragged you along for a day sail on the Read more

From A Day Out To Day Skipper. What Pushes The Sailor In You?

Taking the helm   As a school, First Class Sailing can cater for the wide variety of skills aspiring sailors require. There are some who like to be a member of the crew, not quite a passenger but willing to share group responsibility. Others want to improve, learn more and eventually take the helm as Read more

3 easy to steps to skippering your own yacht in the Mediterranean – Become a Day Skipper…

  This could be you next summer, exploring Greek islands, ancient Croatian towns, turquoise waters, but you could be the skipper! You could be in charge, commanding your crew (family), deciding which bays to drop anchor in for a swim and which harbours to sail to for refreshments (ice cold beer). Holidays like these may Read more

A Guide to Sailing a Yacht in the Med

Do you dream of sailing through the clear blue waters of the Mediterranean sea, the warm breeze in your hair? Well, you’re in luck. At First Class Sailing we offer all the courses you need to gain the skills and experience to charter a yacht and sail around the Mediterranean. We’ll teach you the ins Read more