Sailing News
All the latest news from the world of sailing and stories from experienced sailors.
No matter where you sail you’ll always be looking out for a lighthouse, or at least a beacon of light at night. We’ve listed some of the interesting lighthouses in UK waters and around our Solent region so we thought we’d mention a few that you may one day reach thanks to the knowledge you… Read more
A Race Against the Weather: Day 1 Biscay ’19
And they’re off! Challenger 2 is already in a race against the weather The crew of Challenger 2 set sail from Portsmouth yesterday making the most of an easterly wind to take them across the Channel to towards the west coast of France. Overnight the winds have been variable, but that seems set to… Read more
Interesting Lighthouses In The Solent Region And Beyond
Whether it is a welcome beacon of light after a difficult voyage or a much-loved landmark every sailor has their favourite lighthouse. They are essential to our safe passage and although few around the world are manned, they still give the impression that someone is there, looking out you. Below is a pick of lighthouses… Read more
Clients Praise Instructors At First Class Sailing
Every aspect of your RYA course with First Class Sailing, from the yachts to the all-weather clothing and food is meticulously planned. But it wouldn’t be worth anything if the instructors did match those same qualities. On a voyage the balance and make up of the crew is important, especially when you are being… Read more
The Benefits of Autumn Sailing On The Solent
See the Solent in a different light It may come as a surprise to you, but this time of year is our favourite for sailing courses and many of our instructors prefer it. So, we’ve listed a few of the reasons why we believe Autumn sailing can be much better than in the Summer:… Read more
Luxury Yacht Santosa Meets The Old Man of Hoy
What’s the first thought that springs to mind when someone suggest sailing around the northern isles? Is it the striking scenery, the peace and solitude? Meeting people living on the space between arctic and Europe? Or is it the challenge of the weather? In this blog you get a mixture of everything as the… Read more
Santosa Visits Scapa Flow On The 100th Anniversary Of The Scuttling
A cruising sailing holiday on Santosa that takes in the Shetland and Orkney Islands is a special event in itself, and when it coincides with the 100th anniversary of an historic naval event it makes the holiday more memorable, but poignant at the same time. Here are Sue’s thoughts on what she saw and… Read more
Fishing In Norwegian Waters: “… is quicker than going to the supermarket!”
Fishing In Norwegian Waters: “… is quicker than going to the supermarket!” Do most sailors fish? It would make sense! There have been quite a few of the guests fishing off the luxury yacht Santosa and here’s a quick review of their success from skipper Steve and some photos of the ones that didn’t… Read more
Santosa’s Shetland Voyage From Norway Gets A Little Roly
Time to leave the arctic waters for the luxury yacht Santosa with a north sea crossing to Shetland next on the agenda. In this blog, you’ll see how important it is to get the weather and your timings just right. Goodbye To Alesund and The Geirangerfjord Wednesday 28th August was the date we scheduled… Read more
Santosa: On An Island Called Ona There Is A Lighthouse…
The luxury yacht Santosa has spent the summer months dipping in and out of the Arctic circle, sailing around the Lofoten islands, and forming a somewhat exclusive arctic swim club. During the latter stages of the summer they will return to Southampton via the northern isles, Scotland and the English west coast. However, this blog… Read more
