by First Class Sailing | Jun 20, 2024 | Learn to Sail
One of the most common questions we’re asked by people interested in our beginner sailing lessons, is whether they will need a license to drive a boat. Here’s all you need to know about sailing a boat with or without a license… Do you...
by First Class Sailing | Jun 19, 2024 | Learn to Sail
Many students ask us how to best prepare themselves for the RYA Day Skipper practical and theory courses. To take the Day Skipper practical course you first of all have to do the Day Skipper shorebased theory course or at least have knowledge to the same...
by First Class Sailing | Jun 19, 2024 | Learn to Sail
The RYA Competent Crew course is 5 days long, which can be taken either over consecutive days in one go, or it can be split over 2 weekends consisting, one of which will include a Friday. The Competent Crew course starts from our Southampton HQ...
by First Class Sailing | Jun 13, 2024 | Learn to Sail
Prerequisites for the RYA Yachtmaster Coastal and Offshore exams include an amount of tidal miles. At least 400 for the YMC and 1250nm for the Offshore. If all your sailing has been in UK waters then you can consider all of your miles as tidal....
by First Class Sailing | Jun 12, 2024 | Learn to Sail
The RYA VHF Radio Course teaches you how to operate a VHF Radio competently and safely when aboard a vessel. The VHF radio courses are held our Southampton and London locations. If these locations and dates are not convenient for you, then it is possible...
by First Class Sailing | Jun 12, 2024 | Learn to Sail
If you are using a marine VHF radio out on the water, it is a legal requirement that not only does the vessel hold a license for a VHF radio, but also someone onboard has an VHF operator’s license (also known as a SRC (Short Range Certificate). To...
