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Mix and Match Sailing

Mix and Match Sailing

We know it can be a difficult decision deciding which sailing course to take. At First Class Sailing we offer pick and mix competent crew sailing courses and day skipper courses so you can mix and match your course dates at a time that’s convenient for you. We...

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Yacht Racing Experiences You Can Join

Yacht Racing Experiences You Can Join

Discover yacht racing experiences you can join, from the iconic Round the Island Race to demanding offshore challenges like the Fastnet, ARC Rally, and Round Britain & Ireland Race. Open to a wide range of experience levels, these crew-led races combine teamwork, learning, and adventure at sea.

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Become a Boat Handling Expert

Become a Boat Handling Expert

Are you ready to take the reins? Take First Class Sailings’ Boat Handling Masterclass in Southampton and learn all the essentials. If you're looking for the ultimate course to improve your confidence in control of a boat, or prepare you for chartering a boat, then...

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Sailing For Gold

Sailing For Gold

Great Britain Take Home 3 Medals in the Olympic Sailing The Rio Olympics 2016 has been an incredible competition for Great Britain, with an overall position of second place for total number of medals, putting us directly behind the USA. The Winners Putting Great in...

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Take Our Diesel Engine Maintenance Course

Take Our Diesel Engine Maintenance Course

First Class Sailing's RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance Course is the perfect introduction to everyday engine maintenance. Completing a diesel engine maintenance course could not only save you money and increase your confidence, enhancing your sailing experiences, but...

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Set Sail To The Channel Islands

Set Sail To The Channel Islands

The Channel Islands, a renowned destination for sailing adventures thanks to the sheer variety of experiences on offer. From remote rocky archipelagos such as Minquiers and Ecrehos to marinas at the heart of lively holiday towns like St Helier and St Peter Port, the...

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The delights of Norway

First Port of Call in Norway - Stavanger We docked in Stavanger on Thursday, spotting our berth beside the gleaming metal hull of the Petroleum Museum. I’d like to say that we docked in the dawn light, but this time of year the sun rises before 4am (!) so we were a...

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America’s Cup Races To New York

America’s Cup Races To New York

Having returned to New York Harbor for the first time since 1920, the America’s Cup drew in vast crowds who enjoyed the thrilling spectacle of the Emirates Team New Zealand winning the final race. Billed as one of the greatest international sporting events, the...

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