by First Class Sailing | Jul 26, 2019 | Racing, Sailing Events, Solent
SailGP is coming to the Solent in August and it looks like we’ll be seeing some epic racing on the south coast and maybe pass the 50-foot wingsailed catamarans in Southampton Water as they head to the technical area. It’s a new sport, established in 2018 and is...
by First Class Sailing | May 2, 2017 | Fastnet Race, Racing, Sailing Events
Preparing for the Rolex Fastnet in August, the First Class Sailing crew will enter three races and last weekend they competed in the opener – the Cervantes Trophy Race. Below is skipper Ricky Chalmers’ report of how the action unfurled and how the FCS crew fared...
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 | Sep 2, 2016 | Sailing Events
Nothing can beat the excitement of yacht racing with the wind in your hair and the spray on your face. It’s your turn to be a part of it with First Class Sailing. It is time you experienced the adrenalin rush of competing, combined with the achievement of working as a...
by First Class Sailing | Aug 22, 2016 | Sailing Events
Great Britain Take Home 3 Medals in the Olympic Sailing The Rio Olympics 2016 has been an incredible competition for Great Britain, with an overall position of second place for total number of medals, putting us directly behind the USA. The Winners Putting Great in...
by First Class Sailing | Jun 29, 2016 | Learn to Sail, Sailing Events
Having returned to New York Harbor for the first time since 1920, the America’s Cup drew in vast crowds who enjoyed the thrilling spectacle of the Emirates Team New Zealand winning the final race. Billed as one of the greatest international sporting events, the...
