by First Class Sailing | Apr 29, 2024 | Experiences and Challenges, Fastnet Race, Racing, Round the Island Race
We talk to Cameron Davies about all things yacht racing. Cameron runs a fantastic yacht called Expresso Martini, on behalf of First Class Sailing. He and his first mate will take you out on the water, to get a real taste of life at the cutting edge of the racing...
by First Class Sailing | Feb 14, 2022 | Round the Island Race, Solent, UK Sailing Holildays
If this is your first time in the Round the Island Race, joining a First Class Sailing Challenger Yacht crew may be the perfect introduction. With an experienced skipper and mixed ability crew, the experience will be very hands on with plenty of team...
by First Class Sailing | Jul 20, 2021 | Racing, Round the Island Race
In July 2021, 2 years after the the last Round the Island Race, over 1000 boats all set off in the annual spectacle that is the Round the Island Race. Challenger 1 took part as part of there Rolex Fastnet training. Here’s how it went – An early start to...
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 | Feb 8, 2017 | Round the Island Race, Sailing Events
Join the FCS crew in 2019! If you’ve taken your Competent Crew course and are looking to have your first adventure then get a taste of ocean racing this summer by circumnavigating the Isle of Wight. The Round the Island Race is organised by the Island Sailing...
by First Class Sailing | Jun 20, 2016 | Round the Island Race, Sail Round Britain, Sailing Holidays
Who needs France, Greece or the Caribbean when the UK can offer all that you need for great sailing holidays around Britain? From strong winds to stunning scenery, Britain has it all when it comes to affordable getaways that whole families can enjoy. Learning how to...
