Our Competent Crew course is perfect for beginners new to sailing who wish to sail as a crew member, and not just as a passenger. The course starts and finishes in Southampton and takes place in and around the Solent, and at the end of the five days you will be a...
There’s often a common question that people of a certain age ask when they decide they want to learn to sail; whether they are too old to start. We get asked this by people of all ages, and even by those we consider still young, and that includes those of you in your...
First Class Sailing has been teaching people to sail for over twenty years and operate from various locations including Central London and from Shamrock Quay in Southampton. In that time, thousands of people of all ages have completed courses with us,...
Sailing can be enjoyed by all ages and abilities, and some people will say that the younger you can get into sailing the better. But, as a rule of thumb, we believe there is an age when kids can learn to sail that makes sense from both a physical and maturity level....
We are often asked whether age is a barrier to sailing, and our response is always a resounding no. People of all ages and backgrounds can enjoy sailing, so if you are aged 60 to 65 or above, let us put your mind at rest… 60 is not too old to start sailing; you should...
Treasure Island was one of my favourite works of fiction when I was a child. Admittedly my first exposure to the tale was via the Muppets movie adaptation. However, once I did read the Robert Louis Stevenson book it inspired a fascination with sailing...
Sailing to Norway - Day 1 Kindred Spirits Sailing to Norway - So the day we have all been looking forward to has finally arrived. We each arrive bright eyed on the quay to meet our fellow sailors and the professional crew. Warm greetings and cups of tea later we are...
Many of the ships seen in Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean were real vessels with fascinating maritime histories. This article explores the real ships used in the films, how they were filmed at sea, and why these iconic sailing ships still capture the imagination today.