Sailing News

The history of King Canute and the location of his ‘moment with the sea’ is of some dispute. A tide of opinion was raised on our Facebook page when we put out the claim that King Canute tried to turn back the waves on the banks of the River Crouch. As part of our evidence… Read more

In what could potentially be a sailing first for the UK, we’ve had the Google photographer in to create a tour of Manhattan and Batida, our new yachts from Jeanneau. As you can see the images are so crisp and fresh you can almost smell the newness! Have a good look around and tell us… Read more

‘I name this ship Manhattan/Batida, and may she bring fair winds and good fortune to all who sail in her!’ After the dismal weather on Saturday, we didn’t hold out much hope for the naming and first sail of our two new boats. So when we were greeted on the pontoons by beautiful sunshine and… Read more

First Class Sailing got a pleasant arrival in the ‘post’ this week… Batida and Manhattan, our two new Sun Odyssey boats, have arrived safe and sound at First Class Sailing’s Shamrock Quay base. The boats were delivered to our door ‘gift-wrapped’ in a protective film, which kept them safeguarded during their journey of over 500… Read more

With January now upon us, it won’t be long before First Class Sailing’s customers will be building their sailing skills and confidence on brand new learning platforms. Two new Sun Odyssey 379 boats will be taking to the waters in February, offering students more tools to navigate the ocean waves, as well as more interior… Read more

Darryl Hughes from First Class Sailing has seen first-hand the power of the coastal winds during the stormy 2013/14 winter. Here’s his cautionary tale, illustrating the dangers of not securing your boat carefully. Ahoy Shipmates! As you well know with all these low pressure weather systems barrelling in from the Atlantic, we have experienced some… Read more

We’re pleased to announce that we’ve purchased two new boats to replace our old yachts, which will be turning up here at First Class Sailing in January.

December has seen Britain facing the worst tidal surges in 60 years, with sea defences breached and homes at risk across the length of the coast. But how should you deal with a fast rising tide in the harbour? Janet Stracey from First Class Sailing gave her account of how the tidal surge affected the… Read more

First Class Sailing has some exciting news for 2014 – new boats! We’ve been lucky enough to be able to order two Jeanneau 379 yachts, which will be arriving in January and will be put to work as new teaching platforms for our customers. This video should whet your appetite…