Sailing News
All the latest news from the world of sailing and stories from experienced sailors.
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,
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.
“Learn to Sail” Holidays with First Class Sailing
If you’ve always wanted to learn to sail, but never quite found the right course, then combining your learning with a “learn to sail” holiday could be the perfect choice. We offer a wide range of learning to sail holidays that you can either take by yourself, with friends, or family. No matter which you… Read more
How Much is the RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Course?
At First Class Sailing we believe in being entirely transparent with our prices, so you don’t get any hidden costs when booking an RYA course with us. The prices for our RYA Yachtmaster Ocean theory course can be found along with current available dates on our booking page. Below is a short overview on how… Read more
Sea Survival Course Prices
The RYA Sea Survival course price is currently £180 when you book with First Class Sailing. The one day course runs from Shamrock Quay in Southampton or Canary Wharf or Limehouse in London. You can view all available dates and then book today by clicking here. Why book with First Class Sailing Whilst you might… Read more
How Long Does It Take to Sail from the UK to the Canary Islands?
If you are interested in sailing from the UK to the Canaries, please do make sure that you take a look at our current sailing holiday offer which has two legs. But before you do that, let us answer the question you came here for, which is wanting to know how long it takes to… Read more
