by First Class Sailing | Jan 12, 2019 | Antigua - Portsmouth, Atlantic Adventures, Sailing Holidays, Sailing Trips
On their voyage to Portsmouth Harbour from Antigua the crew will learn many new tasks during their Atlantic Adventure along with some amazing sights. This is their first blog at sea… Crew Blog dated Thursday 10th January 2019. Two full days out and the...
by First Class Sailing | Jan 11, 2019 | Antigua - Portsmouth, Atlantic Adventures, Learn to Sail, Sailing Holidays, Sailing Trips
The first of the blogs from the FCS crew on Challenger 4 as they set sail from Antigua to Portsmouth and make one of the epic journeys that sailing is all about. We’re Going To Barbuda! The journey begins.. with us running away from the ‘not-so-Jolly...
by First Class Sailing | Dec 28, 2018 | Norway, Sailing Holidays, Sailing Trips
Be a guest crew on the luxury yacht Santosa For people who love adventure sailing holidays but would like a little more luxury, their own cabin with plenty of space, then being a ‘Guest Crew’ could be the perfect solution. It’s ideal for sailing...
by First Class Sailing | Jun 29, 2018 | Courses, RYA Competent Crew, RYA Day Skipper, RYA Yachtmaster, Sailing Holidays, Solent
A typical class on a school boat takes in a diverse range of ages, backgrounds and aspirations. First published in Sailing Today, Clive Loughlin looks at why RYA qualifications are worth more than the paper they are printed on. As published in Sailing Today –...
by First Class Sailing | Jun 16, 2018 | Norway, Sailing Holidays
The voyage to Norway is not just about the journey, the destination is amazing and as you will read below one of the highlights is a trek to a viewpoint that fills some with a sense of awe. Taking The Weather With Us Today we were able to spend some time on dry...
by First Class Sailing | Jun 15, 2018 | Norway, Sailing Holidays
The FCS crew on Challenger 2 have enjoyed their visit to Norway and are now looking forward to the return leg to historic Portsmouth. Only the North Sea to re-cross, how will she behave this month? These are Skipper Sue’s daily reports. Boat Mode and...