by First Class Sailing | Dec 2, 2019 | Learn to Sail
Musings for the day The free time onboard gives one ample time for self-exploration, perhaps the reason I am attracted to such endeavours. While pondering the reason that I am here, I thought it might be interesting to pose the following question to my fellow...
by First Class Sailing | Nov 13, 2019 | Learn to Sail
In the final blog for this trip crew member, Ian, give us his reflections on an epic adventure of storming seas, champagne down-wind sailing and friends forged through teamwork. Deep Sea Challenge, reflections upon the voyage Those familiar with the Hollywood...
by First Class Sailing | Oct 31, 2019 | Fastnet Race, Learn to Sail, Round the Island Race, Sailing Tales, Solent
Whether it is a welcome beacon of light after a difficult voyage or a much-loved landmark every sailor has their favourite lighthouse. They are essential to our safe passage and although few around the world are manned, they still give the impression that someone is...
by First Class Sailing | Oct 24, 2019 | FCS News, Learn to Sail, RYA Competent Crew, RYA Day Skipper, RYA Yachtmaster
Every aspect of your RYA course with First Class Sailing, from the yachts to the all-weather clothing and food is meticulously planned. But it wouldn’t be worth anything if the instructors did match those same qualities. On a voyage the balance and make up of...
by First Class Sailing | Oct 18, 2019 | Courses, Learn to Sail, RYA Competent Crew, RYA Day Skipper, RYA Yachtmaster, Solent
See the Solent in a different light It may come as a surprise to you, but this time of year is our favourite for sailing courses and many of our instructors prefer it. So, we’ve listed a few of the reasons why we believe Autumn sailing can be much better...
by First Class Sailing | Jun 10, 2019 | Learn to Sail
The luxury yacht Santosa continues her adventures around Norway’s arctic landscape, giving couples a perfect sailing holiday while receiving all the benefits of being guest crew. 10th June 2019 – Chart Table seat, Nordskot. Arrived by plane in Bodo...
