Sailing News
All the latest news from the world of sailing and stories from experienced sailors.
So where would you find the best Marina in the UK? And what makes a Marina excel? These are the questions that surface every time the Yacht Harbour Association’s Marina of the Year Award comes around. Having said that the award was only started last year and won by Plymouth’s Mayflower Marina, an independent marina… Read more
Organising a yacht fashion shoot for Vogue Netherlands
The romance of sailing has inspired many photographers to use yachts as the set for their photo shoot, but what is it like on the other side of the lens? How do you accommodate the artists while sailing a fully rigged ship? In the blog below, Darryl Hughes a regular correspondent during his voyage around… Read more
Take a Closer Look at 2014’s New Boats
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 to navigate the ocean waves, as well as more interior… Read more
Our New Yachts are Coming from Jeanneau
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.
Sailing in the Cinema; our pick of the best Nautical Flicks
First Class Sailing recently took to Facebook with a list of the top 8 sailing films. We were eager to hear what our followers thought of our choices and what sailing films they’ve always loved. Here are the top three choices… Number 3 – Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Back… Read more
VHF (SRC) Radio Course Changes in 2014
The VHF Radio Course (SRC Radio Course) is changing very soon in order to come in line with European Regulations. In 2014 the Course will be longer (10 hours) and the training and exam will have to be separated. The full implications of this are not yet 100% known. It does mean that the course… Read more
Winter Sailing Gear – Top tips from First Class Sailing
As well as a warm hat, pack sun glasses for when the sun is low. A peaked cap is great under an oilskin hood when its raining. It keeps the hood out of your eyes. Staying warm means staying dry, invest in a good set of oilskins. We supply, free of charge, high spec ‘Musto… Read more
Bellini gets lifted out of the water for some winter work
Last week we had one of our yachts, Bellini, lifted out for her usual winter refit. Nothing major just the usual thorough check over we give all our yachts at this time of year. The main jobs are to give her 2 coats of antifoul, service all the winches, service the heads, check all the… Read more
