by First Class Sailing | Mar 14, 2025 | Learn to Sail, Passage Planning, RYA Yachtmaster
If you are at Yachtmaster level or heading in that direction then you will no doubt be familiar with the requirements under SOLAS for passage planning. In my experience, a lot is made of the legal requirement for passage planning on courses. If...
by First Class Sailing | Jan 4, 2022 | Courses, Learn to Sail, Night Sailing, Passage Planning
Night sailing has its own rewards and challenges. It can be fairly disorientating but also quite magical. Hands-on experience is the best way to embed the skills you’ll need to see you through the night. PLANNING AHEAD When preparing for a night sail it is essential...
by First Class Sailing | Sep 7, 2020 | Channel Crossing - Channel Islands, Passage Planning, RYA Competent Crew, RYA Courses, RYA Day Skipper, Sailing Holidays, Sailing Tales, Sailing Trips, Solent
Clive Loughlin invites you to look over his shoulder as he plans a 7-day cruise to the Channel Islands. I am planning a 7-day cruise to the Channel Islands that I will be skippering for the sailing school – First Class Sailing, where I teach. The Almanac...
