Sailing Gifts for Her: Ideas for the Ideal Present with First Class Sailing

by First Class Sailing | Aug 13, 2024 | Learn to Sail

Finding the perfect gift for a sailor is challenging. The best sailing gifts for her should really be something that will add to the experience of the recipient, rather than a traditional present or accessory. At least, this is what we think, which is why we’re putting our sailing gift vouchers, holidays, and courses first in this list of sailing gifts for her, the girl or lady in your life who loves to be on the water.

Sailing gifts for her

Whether she’s a seasoned sailor or a weekend warrior, the right sailing gift idea can make her time at sea even more pleasurable and exciting… so if you’re stuck for ideas, here are some presents you can buy for any girl or woman who is into sailing.

Sailing gift vouchers

We have a range of sailing gift vouchers you could give to her

We offer a range of gift vouchers that offer the ideal sailing experience gift to give her when it’s a birthday, Christmas, or any other special occasion you want to mark with her. Our sailing gift vouchers range from £100 to £1,000 in value, and can be redeemed against any of our courses, holidays, or sailing weekends that run from Southampton.

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We also offer specific vouchers that you can gift to her, so she just what she’s getting. These include, but are not limited to:

When you give her the gift of a sailing voucher, you can be certain she will have an unforgettable experience that she will remember for many years to come.

If you would like a specific course or holiday that we run, or if you’d like us to personalise a sailing gift for her, please get in touch.

1 day sailing courses

Sailing gift ideas for the man in your life

Sailing gift ideas for the woman in your life

A one day sailing course is the ideal gift idea for a female sailor who wishes to sharpen her skills. These courses all take place from Southampton and are designed to supplement existing sailing knowledge.

Sailing holidays / sailing weekends

This sailing gift idea is a 16 day holiday to Norway on a 72ft steel yacht.

For something truly memorable, how about booking her on one of our exciting sailing holidays? Or for something shorter, a weekend on the water.

One possibility could be a sailing trip to Norway, which is a two week round trip. It would certainly be an unusual sailing gift for her, as we imagine it would be an unexpected present! Alternatively, she could sail to Weymouth and back over a weekend with us.

Aside from the sailing gifts you can get her from the First Class Sailing website, there are also some accessories you could consider.

Sailing accessories as gifts for her

Multi-Tool for Sailors

A multi-tool is a fantastic gift for the woman at sea. It combines various tools into one compact device, offering convenience and versatility. This one on Amazon can cut rope, open cans, work as a screwdriver, open bottles, and probably a whole lot more you can’t even imagine… but above all, will address a range of boat maintenance tasks or things that might happen whilst at sea.

Solar Charger

A solar charger is a practical gift idea if she’s planning on a long journey. She can keep all of her essential devices charged without relying on a traditional power source. This solar charger on Amazon is compact and lightweight, making it ideal for carrying on board.

Portable Waterproof Speaker

Once her phone is charged by solar, she could Bluetooth to this portable waterproof speaker on Amazon, and get her playlist of tunes going. This waterproof speaker has a 7 hour play time after charging, so perfect for a day’s sailing… and it also floats, making retrieval easy if dropped overboard.

Waterproof Playing Cards

When all the tech entertainment fails, there’s always the back-up of waterproof playing cards like these on Amazon. They can endure exposure to moisture without becoming damaged and are a timeless sailing gift for her… and the perfect go to sailing game when needed.

To conclude, finding the perfect gift for the sailor in your life doesn’t have to be daunting. With First Class Sailing’s range of vouchers, holidays, and accessories, give her a gift that goes beyond the ordinary.

Our courses, weekends, and holidays all offer an unforgettable sailing experience.

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Maurice MacSweeney

11:45 30 Oct 25

Over the last few years First Class Sailing have taken me all the way from complete novice to Coastal Skipper, with theory and other courses along the way (like VHF, First Aid, etc), and there's now no other school I'd want to train and study with. They really stand out from other providers with the quality of their instructors and the support and responsiveness you get from the office team. There's never too many students on a course, so you get lots of time to practise and learn from the instructor. By the end of each course you really feel you've been stretched and graduated to a much higher level of skill. A really high quality outfit and thoroughly recommended!

Response from the owner 13:56 06 Nov 25

Hi Maurice, we're so pleased to have been with you from the start of your sailing journey. That's great that you enjoyed the ratio of students to instructor and felt confident with the levels you achieved. Thanks for the review, we hope you manage to get plenty of sailing in after all the hard work you've put in.

Marty Stromquist

15:22 24 Oct 25

I just finished another training week at First Class Sailing’s training center. The week was dedicated to Yachtmaster Ocean Theory, with a highlight on Celestial Navigation. The instructor, Nigel Rennie FRIN (Fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation), was fantastic. It was very fast-paced, but covered the basics and theory behind Celestial Navigation. The jewel of the week was Rennie. His abundant patience, coupled with his experiences and passion for the art, made the week incredible. First Class Sailing have the best instructors. They know their craft and have real-life experience to make training both fun and memorable. Well Done!

Response from the owner 13:42 06 Nov 25

Thanks Marty. We're so pleased you enjoyed Nigel's expert guidance and passion for sailing. Like all our instructors, he loves teaching and sharing his knowledge, but manages to make it fun too. Thanks for the recommendation.

Anne-Laure McLeman

10:07 15 Oct 25

Being in an all female boat is a great way to learn. Kirsten, our instructor, had a very calm and reassuring style. The small size of the group (only 3 of us) meant we got a lot of attention and many opportunities to practice. Such a good week!

Response from the owner 13:24 06 Nov 25

Thank-you for the review Anne-Laure. That's great that the all female option suited you well and you enjoyed learning with Kirsten. Hopefully all that practice has set you up well for future sailing. Good luck!

Angus Sandison

19:57 07 Oct 25

Really great experience with First Class. My partner and I did our Day Skipper over two weekends with our instructor Mark. He was fantastic. Patient as we learned and made the whole thing fun. The boats are great and organization by First Class was seamless. Would totally recommend.

Response from the owner 13:17 06 Nov 25

Thanks Angus. That's good that you enjoyed Mark's style of teaching and also had lots of fun along the way. Wishing you lots of happy sailing in the future.

Tricia Bunten

18:48 07 Oct 25

I just finished a fantastic week taking my Day Skipper practical with First Class Sailing and I highly recommend them. I chose the Women Only week and had an incredibly patient instructor who was able to help each of us individually with areas of weakness but also worked great with us as a group. I had never sailed in the Solent before and it was the perfect location for this class. I am so grateful for First Class and my instructor for helping me build confidence and experience.

Response from the owner 16:59 04 Nov 25

Thanks Tricia, we're so pleased you enjoyed the Women Only week and had a positive experience. We always say that the Solent really is one of the best places to learn and it has some beautiful scenery to explore too, so that's good that you appreciated it. Hope you manage to get out on the water soon.

Evan Ainsworth

20:30 05 Oct 25

They do say that what sets great companies apart is customer service. This is my third time with first class sailing the first time was a few years ago when we did our competent crew it was one of the best weeks of our lives. Then we came again in August for the kids to do their competent crew and my wife and I to do our day skipper course. Unfortunately when I did my day skipper course the weather was terrible and I was unable to have a good session to pass. So Jake said to me you can come back and have a free weekend on us to enable you to pass. And again I had a fabulous weekend. There was just three of us on the boat. A wonderful instructor, Tom, and another student. Tom was an excellent instructor he was relaxed, he had great experiences, he got on with the practical part of sailing not just a lot of theory and he was thorough. He had lots of practical tips to make sailing easier and had some good exercises forest to try. We had a super trip down to Yarmouth where he cooked a wonderful dinner and then we went to the pub. Where we met another first class sailing group and spent the evening listening to their tall tales. The following day we had a super sail back to Southampton, with lots of cool exercises and I was thrilled to pass my day skipper.

Response from the owner 16:46 04 Nov 25

Thanks for the review Evan and congratulations on passing your Day Skipper practical, the hard work has paid off. That's good that the whole family joined you for one of the trips and so now hopefully you have some willing crew members for future sails. Good luck!

hugo kirby

15:26 09 Sep 25

great course with a very engaged and helpful instructor - who was happy to go outside the curriculum and give us the benefit of his wider knowledge - throroughly recommended

Response from the owner 15:30 11 Sep 25

That's good that you appreciated the experiences and extra knowledge that the instructor passed on. Thanks for the recommendation.

Justin Brooks

11:11 23 Aug 25

We would highly recommend First Class Sailing.

Very well organised with a top quality instructor who provided tuition tailored to our differing needs.

A fantastic option for a couple wanting an entire boat to do a mixed Competent Crew / Day Skipper itinerary.

Response from the owner 14:21 28 Aug 25

Thanks Justin. We always find that mixing the Competent Crew & Day Skipper works well, so that's great that it worked for you too. Hope you manage to get out on the water soon and put all your learning into practice.

ChrisC

15:37 22 Aug 25

Great experience doing a Yachtmaster Offshore prep week followed by exam. Lots of useful paperwork up-front for the course admin and training exercises. The 3-day prep format worked well and Hayley did a brilliant job of cramming in the training over those days. Lovely modern boat too called Sazerac. Will be back.

Response from the owner 14:17 28 Aug 25

Hi Chris, thanks for the review. Congratulations on gaining your YMO qualification. There's a lot to cover, but as you've found, the hard work really pays off. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

Miles Barr

11:27 03 Aug 25

I completed my Competent Crew and Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing. It was a great experience. I hired the whole boat each time, taking my family members along who also earned their Competent Crew qualifications.

Response from the owner 15:21 21 Aug 25

Thanks Miles. That's great that hiring the whole boat for your courses worked well for you all. Now that your family have their comp crew qualifications, you'll have plenty of help onboard for future sails! Good luck.

					  Yachmaster Ocean Theory  - I just finished another training week at First Class Sailing’s training center. The week was dedicated to Yachtmaster Ocean Theory, with a highlight on Celestial Navigation. The instructor, Nigel Rennie... read more FRIN (Fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation), was fantastic. It was very fast-paced, but covered the basics and theory behind Celestial Navigation. The jewel of the week was Rennie. His abundant patience, coupled with his experiences and passion for the art, made the week incredible. First Class Sailing have the best instructors. They know their craft and have real-life experience to make training both fun and memorable. Well Done!				
Marty S
October 24, 2025 

					  First Class experience.  - Very good experience with First Class Sailing. Mark was a terrific teacher and the boat was well equipped and comfortable for a 5 day course. Would definitely recommend.				
Michael K
October 8, 2025 

					  Great night sailing weekend. - I did the night sailing weekend on the Solent. Callum was very friendly and knowledgeable. He planned the weekend together with the participants such that everyone could have an input... read more regarding what they wanted to get out of the course. It was a great weekend and the Jeanneau Voyage 12.5 was really a great boat in windy weather. The food was very good and the office staff were helpful and responded very quickly.				
Federica D
November 8, 2025 

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