by First Class Sailing | Jan 6, 2025 | FCS News, News, Sailing in media, Solent
Find a sailing club in Hampshire, the Solent, or on the Isle of Wight from the list below. Our recommended Solent and Hampshire sailing clubs organise all sorts of sailing events from Cruises in Company to weekend or evening racing. Hampshire,...
by First Class Sailing | Oct 15, 2024 | Courses, FCS News, Learn to Sail, Sailing Trips, Solent
If you want to be a competent sailor, with the option to grow into a skipper or Yachtmaster, then there are 14 excellent reasons why you should pick First Class Sailing as your source of nautical knowledge. Our Values We care. From the moment you first...
by First Class Sailing | Jun 21, 2024 | Racing, Solent
The Taittinger Regatta is not just a sailing competition; it has a vibrant spirit of camaraderie and a buzzing social scene. Held annually in the picturesque setting of Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight, this event has become very popular in the sailing...
by First Class Sailing | Aug 11, 2023 | RYA Courses, Solent
Sailing in Autumn RYA Sailing Courses in Autumn offer something special that summer can’t always match — steadier winds, peaceful marinas, and a calmer, more authentic sailing experience. As the summer crowds fade, the Solent transforms into one of the most rewarding...
by First Class Sailing | Aug 26, 2022 | Sailing Holidays, Sailing in media, Solent
Looking for something to do? How About Solent Sailing on 24th 2022? Are you looking for something different to do on your next sail? How about Solent Sailing on Saturday 24th September 2022? Then Clive Loughlin is here to help with his latest article for Sailing...
by First Class Sailing | Aug 19, 2022 | Learn to Sail, Sailing Events, Sailing Trips, Solent, Traditional Sailing
For hundreds of years before the advent of GPS sailors navigated the ocean using only a sextant and heavenly bodies. From Polynesians to Phoenicians. Viking raiders of the 5th Century to pillaging Pirates of the 18th. All used forms of Celestial Navigation. Recently...
