by First Class Sailing | May 16, 2023 | Coastal Skipper, Learn to Sail, RYA Courses
What Does a Coastal Skipper Licence Allow You To Do? If you’ve already completed your RYA Day Skipper and are ready to take the next step, the RYA Coastal Skipper licence opens up a world of new sailing possibilities. This qualification demonstrates that you’re...
by First Class Sailing | Mar 8, 2023 | Coastal Skipper, Learn to Sail, RYA Courses
Day Skipper vs Coastal Skipper: What’s the Difference Between These RYA Courses? If you’re wondering which course is right for you, this guide explains the main differences between Day Skipper vs Coastal Skipper, including experience requirements, what each...
by First Class Sailing | Jul 22, 2022 | Coastal Skipper, Learn to Sail, RYA Courses
If you’ve completed Day Skipper and are ready to take your sailing to the next level, the RYA Coastal Skipper Practical course could be your next big step. This guide answers the most common questions about the course — from what experience you need, to what you’ll...
by First Class Sailing | Dec 17, 2021 | Courses, RYA Courses, RYA Day Skipper, RYA Yachtmaster, Whole Boat Charter
Everything you need to know before taking command of your first boat or signing up to charter a yacht. • Recently bought your own boat and ready to improve your Sailing knowledge and skills? • Thinking about Chartering a yacht to explore distant...
by First Class Sailing | Sep 16, 2020 | Golden Vanity, Learn to Sail, RYA Competent Crew, RYA Courses, RYA Day Skipper, RYA Yachtmaster, Sail Round Britain, Sailing Holidays, Skippered Charter, Traditional Sailing
First Class Sailing has rescued a 1908 Gaff Rigger to add to its Training & Charter Fleet. Photo by Chris Stark Photography Golden Vanity The boat was originally owned by a well-known marine artist who used to follow the Gaff Rigged Fishing fleets around...
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...