First Class Sailing is one of the UK’s leading schools for those seeking to complete their RYA qualifications and certificates. We offer the full ranges of courses, including RYA Yachtmaster Ocean and Yachtmaster Offshore. We are often asked what the differences are...
Our 40 hour Yachtmaster Ocean theory course runs over five evenings, and is designed for skippers who want the qualification, knowledge, and skills you need to skipper a yacht using astro-navigation - the use of the sextant and worldwide meteorology. But what are the...
Exploring the breathtaking scenery of the Norwegian Fjords, our skipper Matt on the 16-day voyage – Norway Sailing Adventure to the Fjords and Back trip shares photos and gives his account of this incredible trip onboard the Challenger 72 yacht.
If you’ve always wanted to learn to sail, but never quite found the right course, then combining your learning with a “learn to sail” holiday could be the perfect choice. We offer a wide range of learning to sail holidays that you can either take by yourself, with...
At First Class Sailing we believe in being entirely transparent with our prices, so you don’t get any hidden costs when booking an RYA course with us. The prices for our RYA Yachtmaster Ocean theory course can be found along with current available dates on our booking...
The RYA Sea Survival course price is currently £180 when you book with First Class Sailing. The one day course runs from Shamrock Quay in Southampton or Canary Wharf or Limehouse in London. You can view all available dates and then book today by clicking here. Why...
If you are interested in sailing from the UK to the Canaries, please do make sure that you take a look at our current sailing holiday offer which has two legs. But before you do that, let us answer the question you came here for, which is wanting to know how long it...
The Sea Survival Certificate does not expire. However, we do recommend you take the RYA Sea Survival Certificate every five years in order to keep yourself up to date and refreshed on new safety developments and equipment. How long is RYA sea survival valid for? If...