We’re pleased to announce that we’ve purchased two new boats to replace our old yachts, which will be turning up here at First Class Sailing in January. A Rich History of Boat Building Our boats will soon be arriving from the Jeanneau Factory in Cholet, France - not...
Demanding Tides: How First Class Sailing Got Caught Up in a Tidal Surge
December has seen Britain facing the worst tidal surges in 60 years, with sea defences breached and homes at risk across the length of the coast. But how should you deal with a fast rising tide in the harbour? Janet Stracey from First Class Sailing gave her account of...
New Yachts in 2014 for First Class Sailing
First Class Sailing has some exciting news for 2014 - new boats! We’ve been lucky enough to be able to order two Jeanneau 379 yachts, which will be arriving in January and will be put to work as new teaching platforms for our customers. This video should whet your...
Online VHF Courses: What is a VHF Radio?
If you're hoping to charter a yacht for a holiday break next year, a VHF license is an essential qualification. But what if work and other commitments prevent you from attending classroom-based courses? First Class Sailing can help. As well as a wide selection of...
Sea Survival Training with the Irish Coastguard
Darryl Hughes from First Class Sailing has written a great personal account of his encounter with the Irish coastguard, which all started when he and his crew received a call on their VHF radio… Maybird took part in a training exercise with the Irish Coastguard...
Three Steps to Skippering a Yacht in the Med
You are more than welcome to post this infographic on your website, blog or social network. Please link the infographic to this website using the link below. http://goo.gl/fJPQlD RYA Courses are internationally recognized and are a tried and tested method of training...
London Shorebased Sailing Courses
You can learn to sail in London in your office, home or club! If you’ve never taken a shorebased sailing theory course before, you may be curious as to what they entail and how you can take them in your office. Here are the details about the London Shorebased Sailing...
Nikola Prelevic – From Novice to Chartering a Boat in a Year
This week, former First Class Sailing student Nikola Prelevic shares a personal account of his training experience - and his subsequent adventures in the Mediterranean… Ahoy potential new Mariners! In September 2012 I decided I really want to get into sailing and be...
