Sailing News
All the latest news from the world of sailing and stories from experienced sailors.
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
Take Your RYA Day Skipper Theory in London
Our RYA day skipper theory training course online and in-class is the ideal choice if you want to improve your navigation skills, whether you opt to attend at one of our pre-set locations or ask us to come to you. We specialise in providing day skipper courses online and in-person that will perfectly meet either individual… Read more
Top 10 Sailing Destinations Around the World
If there’s nothing you enjoy more than getting some wind in your sails in a location where there’s a stunning backdrop, you’ll simply love the world’s top ten sailing destinations we’ve put together for you. Sailing holidays offer peace and tranquillity and can be achieved once you’ve landed your very own sailing qualifications. Where will… Read more
Achieve Your Sailing Qualifications With First Class Sailing
Whether you’re a competent sailor or are just beginning to take to the water, First Class Sailing provides some of the most up to date and comprehensive sailing courses and qualifications you will find within the United Kingdom. With our wide range of Royal Yachting Association (RYA) approved practical and theory courses, you can broaden… Read more
Sailing in the Solent – the Perfect Destination for Yacht Training
First Class Sailing offers an extensive range of RYA practical yacht training courses, suitable for sailors of different abilities and levels of experience. Set along some of the UK’s most beautiful and diverse coastlines, our courses allow you to build upon your existing sailing knowledge, and learn new skills. Training is an essential part of… Read more
Update from Leg 4 of Sailing Round Britain
Fort William to Oban By Jonathan Griffiths Wednesday: We joined up with a third skipper and boat for this leg of Sailing Round Britain, Laurie on Bluebird. It was a beautiful morning with Ben Nevis clear of cloud as we escaped the Caledonian Canal, a brisk northerly breeze funneled down Loch Linnhe to blow us… Read more
Sailing Round Britain Update – puffins, dolphins and the magic of East Coast Sailing
What a fantastic two weeks sailing we have had. Glorious sunshine, amazing wildlife and mostly favourable winds. Now as the boats sail on Loch Ness the weather is again fair and the wind perfect. The highlight of the first week of the Sailing Round Britain adventure was undoubtedly seeing Puffins close up. These tiny birds… Read more
And They’re off…. First Class Sailing East Coast Sail Round Britain.
On Monday, Moonshadow and Kingfisher set off from Fambridge Yacht Haven on the River Crouch to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne on Leg 1 of their Sail Round Britain Adventure. They left the busy shipping port of Felixstowe in glorious East coast sunshine. The blue skies and settled winds provided a sedate sail up to Lowestoft. Once clear of the shipping… Read more
Sailing events for your diary in 2016
Beaulieu Boatjumble Beaulieu, New Forest, Hampshire 24th April 2016 9am – 4.30pm We’re big fans of the Beaulieu Boat Jumble, which takes place every year in the heart of the New Forest. The entry fee gets you access to hundreds of stalls selling new and used sailing kit, as well as admission to all the Beaulieu… Read more
A guide to learning to sail from your office
Wouldn’t it be great if there were no barriers to setting sail, being able to enjoy the fresh sea air and having the freedom to go wherever you want, whenever you want? Unfortunately, life can get in the way of taking to the sea as regularly as we would like, and we’re not sure about… Read more
