FCS News
New Beneteau Yachts for First Class Sailing

New Beneteau Yachts for First Class Sailing

  There’s an exciting announcement from First Class Sailing at the start of 2019 - we are looking forward to welcoming our new Beneteau 38.1 yachts, Palomar and Sazerac in February. These lovely yachts are due to arrive in this country mid-January. They will...

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Reduce The Risk Of Cold Water Shock With These RYA Courses

Reduce The Risk Of Cold Water Shock With These RYA Courses

  There is nothing better than jumping off a yacht in a bay and enjoying a swim in crystal clear blue seas. However, as much of the UK’s coastal water isn’t as warm as you’d expect (even in the summer) you have to be aware of the potentials dangers. The RNLI’s...

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Dolphins Greet First Night Watch on the Atlantic Adventure

Dolphins Greet First Night Watch on the Atlantic Adventure

  As you'll read, over the weekend the crew of Challenger 2 got into the routines of ocean sailing and also writing a ship's log of their adventure from Portsmouth to the Canaries - the first leg of our Atlantic Adventures. Below is their summary from the past...

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Atlantic Adventure Begins for FCS Crew

Atlantic Adventure Begins for FCS Crew

  With the sun unexpectedly shining in a late October light wind and the temperatures at a Mediterranean 17c, our First Class Sailing crew gathered at Gunwharf Quay to begin their voyage to the Canaries aboard Challenger 2. Their skipper is Neil Montague and his...

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Race across the Atlantic Ocean in the ARC Rally 2017

Race across the Atlantic Ocean in the ARC Rally 2017

  This is open to anyone. Although, as you will likely be 14 days non stop on a boat, it helps if you know you like sailing! But it doesn't matter if you haven't got a lot of experience providing you have some. The Race is actually a Rally. The Atlantic Rally for...

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Portsmouth to the Canaries – an Atlantic Sailing Adventure

Portsmouth to the Canaries – an Atlantic Sailing Adventure

  Sail away from the UK, out of the Solent, down the busy English Channel and then South across the Bay of Biscay to warmer climes and your destination: Gran Canaria in the Canaries! For anyone wishing to do some serious offshore sailing, build miles, or just...

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