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    When you take an RYA sailing course with First Class Sailing, the time spent is not just about mastering your skills on the water. It’s also a fantastic opportunity to see some of the most picturesque and historically significant locations on the English coastline. Our courses all take place from our Southampton base,… Read more

    Finding the perfect gift for a sailor is challenging. The best sailing gifts for him should really be something that will add to the experience of the recipient, rather than a traditional present or accessory. At least, that’s what we think, which is why we’re putting our sailing gift vouchers, holidays, and courses… Read more

    Before you read this short guide to getting fit for sailing, let us be clear… sailing is for everyone. You don’t need to be super fit to get started. In fact, sailing is a fun way to get into shape as a beginner, but that doesn’t mean it will be physically demanding all… Read more

    Our Day Skipper Course is ideal for aspiring skippers who have some yachting experience and basic navigation and sailing skills. But what happens once you complete the course? Perhaps you want to build up your confidence further but aren’t quite ready to progress onto something more advanced, or maybe you want just a… Read more

Check out our infographic on Three Steps to Skippering a Yacht in the Med. 

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History of the RYA and its Sailing Courses