Join our Norway Sailing Expeditions aboard a Challenger 72 and experience true offshore adventure. Sail Portsmouth → Norway with fjord cruising, or join the return leg back across the North Sea. Log serious miles, build offshore confidence and enjoy breath taking scenery.
Join our Offshore Adventures — part of the Atlantic Circuit. Sail from Portsmouth to the Canaries, race the ARC to St Lucia, or return from Antigua to Portsmouth. Build miles, skill and confidence on these iconic bluewater voyages.
Join a Weekend Channel Hop and sail across the English Channel from Southampton to Cherbourg, or Alderney. Build offshore miles, experience night sailing, and even take the helm for a 60-mile passage under instructor guidance — ideal preparation for Yachtmaster Offshore candidates.
Challenge yourself on a 7-Day Channel Triangle Trip — a week-long offshore passage from Southampton to the Channel Islands, France and back. Log around 300–350 miles while practising passage planning, watchkeeping and night sailing — ideal for Yachtmaster Offshore preparation.
Build miles, confidence, and real offshore experience with our Mile Building Sailing Trips. From weekend Channel hops to coastal sails, Norway voyages, and Atlantic adventures, you’ll handle different conditions, learn to problem-solve at sea, and gain the miles needed for RYA Yachtmaster or Coastal Skipper progression.
The Coastal Skipper RYA qualification is your next step toward confident coastal cruising and night sailing. Learn what’s involved, who it’s for, and how to earn your certificate.
Learn what makes the RORC Round Britain & Ireland Race 2026 such a legendary offshore challenge, and how First Class Sailing’s full training and race campaign prepares sailors to take it on safely, confidently, and as part of a professional crew.
Competent Crew in Autumn offers a completely different kind of sailing experience. The Solent is quieter, the winds are steadier, and there’s more room to learn without the summer rush. With smaller crews, expert instructors, and the chance to experience night sailing, autumn and winter are the perfect seasons to take your RYA Competent Crew Course and discover the real joy of sailing.