With January now upon us, it won’t be long before First Class Sailing’s customers will be building their sailing skills and confidence on brand new learning platforms. Two new Sun Odyssey 379 boats will be taking to the waters in February, offering students more tools...
Darryl Hughes from First Class Sailing has seen first-hand the power of the coastal winds during the stormy 2013/14 winter. Here’s his cautionary tale, illustrating the dangers of not securing your boat carefully. Ahoy Shipmates! As you well know with all these low...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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