by First Class Sailing | Jun 18, 2025 | Learn to Sail
Are you ready to upgrade your sailing skills? If you’re already a Day Skipper (or similar) and are looking to improve then the Coastal Skipper course is an ideal step towards your dreams of becoming a confident Yachtmaster. This summer we...
by First Class Sailing | Jun 11, 2025 | Learn to Sail
Sailors need to know how to use a VHF radio. Not only is it essential for safety, it’s also the law – if your yacht is fitted with a VHF radio, someone on board needs to hold a licence. That’s where the RYA VHF Radio Course comes in. Whether you’re...
by First Class Sailing | Jun 10, 2025 | Learn to Sail
If you’re ready to take the next step in your sailing journey, but you need something that fits around a busy schedule, the Online RYA Day Skipper Theory course is the best place to start. It’s a flexible and thorough online sailing course which has been...
by First Class Sailing | Jun 2, 2025 | Learn to Sail
If you already have some experience of sailing under your belt and you’re ready to take things to the next level, the RYA Day Skipper Practical Course should be your next move. On the Day Skipper Course you will go from crewing to skippering so you...
by First Class Sailing | May 13, 2025 | Learn to Sail
First Class Sailing tutors will often sail on the Beaulieu River, and you could too when you sign up to one of our RYA sailing courses. But did you know about the river’s wartime history? The Beaulieu River is not just known for its natural beauty...
by First Class Sailing | Apr 15, 2025 | Learn to Sail
Following on from our blog about mile building trips after Day Skipper (which can be read here) we thought we’d follow up with one for aspiring Yachtmasters. For the Yachtmaster Coastal you need 800nm. If you have done the Coastal Skipper course...
