by First Class Sailing | Mar 6, 2024 | Golden Vanity, Learn to Sail, News
Embarking on the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award is a transformative journey, and at First Class Sailing, we are excited to offer a unique and enriching experience that goes beyond the ordinary. Imagine earning your Gold Award while sailing the seas on the iconic 1908...
by First Class Sailing | Feb 22, 2024 | Golden Vanity, Learn to Sail, News, Sailing in media, Sailing Trips
In the news First Class Sailing is thrilled to announce an exciting and enriching opportunity for young adventurers to embark on a residential at sea as part of their Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. Set aboard the iconic 1908 classic yacht, Golden Vanity,...
by First Class Sailing | Sep 14, 2023 | Experiences and Challenges, Golden Vanity, Sailing Holidays, Sailing in media
Celebrating an Inspiring Journey: 94-Year-Old Alison Takes Control of Golden Vanity A heart-warming story unfolded on the Solent when 94-year-old Alison steered First Class Sailing’s iconic Golden Vanity yacht. Joined by her family, Alison’s adventure...
by First Class Sailing | Mar 28, 2023 | Golden Vanity, UK Sailing Holildays
We don’t believe there are many things you can do in life that can beat one of our sailing experience days from or to the Isle of Wight. On this fun-filled day you will experience the joys of sailing on a classic boat that’s over one hundred years old. When you book...
by First Class Sailing | Feb 19, 2021 | Crowdfunding, Golden Vanity, Learn to Sail, Traditional Sailing
On 12th January 2021 First Class Sailing launched a crowdfunding appeal to raise money to restore its recent acquisition Golden Vanity. She is only one of a pair of remaining Mumble Bee’s and was built in 1908 for marine artist Arthur Briscoe. We are delighted...
by First Class Sailing | Sep 16, 2020 | Golden Vanity, Learn to Sail, RYA Competent Crew, RYA Courses, RYA Day Skipper, RYA Yachtmaster, Sail Round Britain, Sailing Holidays, Skippered Charter, Traditional Sailing
First Class Sailing has rescued a 1908 Gaff Rigger to add to its Training & Charter Fleet. Photo by Chris Stark Photography Golden Vanity The boat was originally owned by a well-known marine artist who used to follow the Gaff Rigged Fishing fleets around...
