Sailing News
All the latest news from the world of sailing and stories from experienced sailors.
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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.
Rolex Fastnet Race – Skipper Blog, the Finish!
The Challenger 3 team has finished the Rolex Fastnet race, we hear from Skipper Ricky on-board…
6 Reasons to Introduce Your Colleagues to Sailing
So you love sailing, and you know (like we do) there’s nothing better in the world, but how do you convince your colleagues at work to test the waters? We have just the tips!
Rolex Fastnet Race – Skipper Blog, Day 1
As the Rolex Fastnet race kicks off, we hear from Skipper Ricky on-board Challenger 3 – Day 1 blog,
Rolex Fastnet Race Passage Plan – Challenger 3
Challenger 3 Skipper Ricky, looks ahead to the passage plan for the Rolex Fastnet race.
Fast Track Day Skipper Course (Bespoke Schedules Available)
This year we’ve had several enquiries from people wanting to know if we can offer a fast track version of the RYA Day Skipper course, or any of our RYA courses for that matter. The answer, yes, we can. Whilst we have our list of courses and available dates which you can browse here, we… Read more
What is the Difference Between Yachtmaster Ocean and Offshore?
First Class Sailing is one of the UK’s leading schools for those seeking to complete their RYA qualifications and certificates. We offer the full ranges of courses, including RYA Yachtmaster Ocean and Yachtmaster Offshore. We are often asked what the differences are between the two courses, so this short blog posts will explain all you… Read more
Yachtmaster Ocean Syllabus (what to expect in the theory course)
Our 40 hour Yachtmaster Ocean theory course runs over five evenings, and is designed for skippers who want the qualification, knowledge, and skills you need to skipper a yacht using astro-navigation – the use of the sextant and worldwide meteorology. But what are the specific details of the RYA Yachtmaster Ocean syllabus, and what can… Read more
Skipper’s Norway Sailing Adventure Blog
Exploring the breathtaking scenery of the Norwegian Fjords, our skipper Matt on the 16-day voyage – Norway Sailing Adventure to the Fjords and Back trip shares photos and gives his account of this incredible trip onboard the Challenger 72 yacht.
