It’s Time To Take Up Sailing

Are you aged eight to thirteen and love the idea of learning to sail? Have ever dreamed of life on board a yacht but don’t know your binnacle from your yardarm? Then the Portsmouth Sailing Project is your chance to take up sailing.

The Project is funded by the 1851 Trust, Travis Perkins and the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation. It offers learn to sail courses as part of its target to get one thousand young people out on to the waters of the Solent, offering a fantastic opportunity for any young people who have always dreamed of learning to sail.

A Life on the Ocean Wave

But sailing isn’t just for young people – it can be a rewarding activity at any age. The average age of people on First Class Sailing’s entry-level learn to sail courses is 25-45 with a range of abilities. So whether you aspire to owning your own boat one day or simply want to get a taste of what it’s like to be Sir Ben Ainslie, there are RYA courses and qualifications to help you achieve your ambitions.

Crew Mate to Skipper

If you’re interested in learning how to sail but have never tried it before, you’ll need to enrol on the Competent Crew course. You’ll learn all the skills required of a good crew member and all the jargon too – plus you’ll be able to tie knots and experience all the camaraderie of life on board. First Class Sailing’s sailing holidays for beginners teach all the basics, with a strong emphasis on safety. It’s the first step towards the RYA qualifications you need to charter that boat around the Med and strike out for adventure.

Why Sailing?

There’s so much more to sailing than reefing and gybeing. There’s the camaraderie of life on board one of First Class Sailing’s fully equipped yachts. The sense of adventure as you cast off and head out into open water. The tang of salt water and the snap of the wind in the sails. The sense of speed and the slap of the waves against the hull. Sailing is a great way to clear your head and deal with the everyday stresses of life. You’ll make new friends as you rise to the challenge of working as a team.

First Class Sailing offer learn to sail courses in London and across the Southeast, so there’s always a location to suit you. Their sailing holidays for beginners cater to your every need, from food that suits you to the state-of-the-art waterproofs provided. Qualified instructors will guide you every step of the way in complete safety, making learning to sail as comfortable as it is enjoyable.

Accessible, affordable, adventurous – enjoy a First Class Sailing experience in some of the best waters in the world and experience the best that life on board has to offer. Whatever your age, ability or level of experience, there’s a sailing experience to suit you. There’s never been a better time to take up sailing.

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