Sailing News
All the latest news from the world of sailing and stories from experienced sailors.
14 Great Reasons to Book a Sailing Course or Sailing Holiday with First Class Sailing
First Class Sailing’s sailing area on the South Coast is mainly the Solent area which is a fantastic place to sail. It is one of the best places to learn to sail in the world, for a number of reasons.
First Class Sailing Exhibits at Ocean Globe Race Village, with Celestial Navigation Workshops
First Class Sailing is thrilled to announce its participation in the Ocean Globe Race Village.
What is the Minimum Age for Competent Crew?
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 useful crew member. We… Read more
Competent Crew Syllabus (Explained)
Our 5-day Competent Crew Course syllabus is designed to equip you with all the necessary knowledge and skills you need to be an effective crew member. This includes personal safety (yours, and others), navigation, and helmsmanship. You can sign-up to the practical course and take part either by yourself, or with family, friends, or a… Read more
Night Sailing
Night sailing has its own rewards and challenges – it can be quite disorientating, but also magical. Hands-on experience undoubtedly is the best way to embed the skills you’ll need to see you through the night.
Are you a First Class Skipper?
First Class Sailing are here to help you progress on your journey from being an aspiring skipper with some yachting experience to being a confident offshore Yachtmaster .
What will you do if your engine won’t start?
Mechanical failure is the main cause of rescue call-outs to cruisers and can be one of a skipper’s biggest fears. Most engine failures are due to a handful of problems and can be easily rectified given a few spares, a little knowledge and a basic set of tools. No skipper should go out to sea without being armed with these fundamentals.
From RYA Competent Crew to Round the World Race!
260 thousand miles and counting…. From a family holiday to a Round the World Race, Ricky Chalmers talks about his sailing career to date
OnLine RYA Training – using Zoom !
First-rate online learning courses leading to full RYA qualifications including Day Skipper Theory, Yachtmaster Theory, Ocean Yachtmaster Theory and even a Spanish or French Language Course for Sailors!