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How to Get Sailing Experience When You Don’t Own a Boat

How to Get Sailing Experience When You Don’t Own a Boat

    There are many ways in which you can get sailing experience, one of which will be to sign up to a sailing course. But courses and lessons aren’t the only way in which you can get sailing experience if you don’t have your own boat. They are other things...

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How to Get a VHF Radio License as an Individual Operator

How to Get a VHF Radio License as an Individual Operator

    Any vessel that has a marine VHF radio onboard is required by law to have two licenses. The first is the ship’s license, and the second is the operator’s license issued to the person who has been trained to VHF radio.   If you are an individual who...

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6 Reasons to Choose Golden Vanity for Your DofE Gold Award

6 Reasons to Choose Golden Vanity for Your DofE Gold Award

Embarking on the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award is a transformative journey, and at First Class Sailing, we are excited to offer a unique and enriching experience that goes beyond the ordinary. Imagine earning your Gold Award while sailing the seas on the iconic 1908...

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Heavy Weather Sailing Tips & Techniques

Heavy Weather Sailing Tips & Techniques

Sailing in heavy weather can be daunting for new or inexperienced sailors, so training and preparation is key. Below you can find a definition of heavy weather sailing, followed by a handful of tips and techniques. If you wish to gain confidence, then we recommend...

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