Sailing News

First Class Sailing’s RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance Course is the perfect introduction to everyday engine maintenance. Completing a diesel engine maintenance course could not only save you money and increase your confidence, enhancing your sailing experiences, but could potentially help you avert disaster in the future. Who the Course Is Suitable For The RYA Diesel… Read more

The Channel Islands, a renowned destination for sailing adventures thanks to the sheer variety of experiences on offer. From remote rocky archipelagos such as Minquiers and Ecrehos to marinas at the heart of lively holiday towns like St Helier and St Peter Port, the Channel Islands let you enjoy a great sailing environment without having… Read more

First Port of Call in Norway – Stavanger We docked in Stavanger on Thursday, spotting our berth beside the gleaming metal hull of the Petroleum Museum. I’d like to say that we docked in the dawn light, but this time of year the sun rises before 4am (!) so we were a few hours behind… Read more

Having returned to New York Harbor for the first time since 1920, the America’s Cup drew in vast crowds who enjoyed the thrilling spectacle of the Emirates Team New Zealand winning the final race. Billed as one of the greatest international sporting events, the America’s Cup draws teams and fans from across the world, and… Read more

Are you aged eight to thirteen and love the idea of learning to sail? Have ever dreamed of life on board a yacht but don’t know your binnacle from your yardarm? Then the Portsmouth Sailing Project is your chance to take up sailing. The Project is funded by the 1851 Trust, Travis Perkins and the… Read more

We had flat seas, rough seas, arctic mint coloured seas, whales in the sea, dolphins in the sea, lots of oil and gas rigs, wind farms, fulmars, auks, fishing boats, tankers, shallow seas and extremely deep fjords.  And a German submarine that we saw coming in from the sea the day we left – perhaps… Read more

According to a recent article in the New York Post, plans have been developed to create the world’s tallest yacht. The brainchild of Italian designer Gabriele Teruzzi, the yacht will cost an estimated $250 million to create and would feature whopping dimensions of 492 feet in length and a height of 125 feet. Teruzzi’s designs… Read more

As the boats sailed down the west coast of Scotland the crew were provided with some beautiful scenery and great sailing weather. They have all been very enthusiastic about the area, boats’ performances and the stunning weather (yes we are talking about good Scottish Weather!) The Sailing Round Britain voyage continued south through the Irish… Read more

Who needs France, Greece or the Caribbean when the UK can offer all that you need for great sailing holidays around Britain? From strong winds to stunning scenery, Britain has it all when it comes to affordable getaways that whole families can enjoy. Learning how to sail can open the doors to a huge range of… Read more