Sailing News
All the latest news from the world of sailing and stories from experienced sailors.
When you take an RYA sailing course with First Class Sailing, the time spent is not just about mastering your skills on the water. It’s also a fantastic opportunity to see some of the most picturesque and historically significant locations on the English coastline. Our courses all take place from our Southampton base,… Read more
Sailing Gifts for Him: Ideas for the Ideal Present with First Class Sailing
Finding the perfect gift for a sailor is challenging. The best sailing gifts for him should really be something that will add to the experience of the recipient, rather than a traditional present or accessory. At least, that’s what we think, which is why we’re putting our sailing gift vouchers, holidays, and courses… Read more
How to Get Fit for Sailing (Fitness Tips)
Before you read this short guide to getting fit for sailing, let us be clear… sailing is for everyone. You don’t need to be super fit to get started. In fact, sailing is a fun way to get into shape as a beginner, but that doesn’t mean it will be physically demanding all… Read more
Day Skipper Confidence Building Sailing Trips
Our Day Skipper Course is ideal for aspiring skippers who have some yachting experience and basic navigation and sailing skills. But what happens once you complete the course? Perhaps you want to build up your confidence further but aren’t quite ready to progress onto something more advanced, or maybe you want just a… Read more
Three Steps To Skippering A Yacht In The Med
Check out our infographic on Three Steps to Skippering a Yacht in the Med.
International Certificate of Competence
The RYA International Certificate of Competence
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.
Winter Sailing Holidays with First Class Sailing
We offer sailing courses throughout the year, including in the colder months. It’s possible to choose a course that takes place over 5 days. Or perhaps you might opt for a 7 day mile building trip in the Channel? The point is, any one of our courses is a break from your daily… Read more
Sailing Gifts for Her: Ideas for the Ideal Present with First Class Sailing
Finding the perfect gift for a sailor is challenging. The best sailing gifts for her should really be something that will add to the experience of the recipient, rather than a traditional present or accessory. At least, this is what we think, which is why we’re putting our sailing gift vouchers, holidays, and… Read more
Is Competent Crew Worth It?
We’ve noticed that a few people on social media and on web forums ask whether the RYA Competent Crew course is worth it. The main driver behind these comments seems to relate to price and what you get from a 5 day Competent Crew course. As you know, we have skin in… Read more
