10 Nautical and Sailing Superstitions – Navigating the vast and unpredictable expanse of the sea has always been a daring endeavour, one that requires skill, courage, and a touch of luck. Throughout maritime history, sailors have faced not only the physical challenges...

The Challenger 3 team has finished the Rolex Fastnet race, we hear from Skipper Ricky on-board… The Finish Challenger 3 finished the Fastnet Race shortly after 2pm BST (3pm French Time) after a rip roaring ride back from the Fastnet Rock. Mostly averaged 11+ knots...

So you love sailing, and you know (like we do) there’s nothing better in the world, but how do you convince your colleagues at work to test the waters? We have just the tips! Let us come to your office and teach RYA theory courses, at a discounted rate. All we need is...

This year we’ve had several enquiries from people wanting to know if we can offer a fast track version of the RYA Day Skipper course, or any of our RYA courses for that matter. The answer, yes, we can. Whilst we have our list of courses and available dates which you...

First Class Sailing is one of the UK’s leading schools for those seeking to complete their RYA qualifications and certificates. We offer the full ranges of courses, including RYA Yachtmaster Ocean and Yachtmaster Offshore. We are often asked what the differences are...

Exploring the breathtaking scenery of the Norwegian Fjords, our skipper Matt on the 16-day voyage – Norway Sailing Adventure to the Fjords and Back trip shares photos and gives his account of this incredible trip onboard the Challenger 72 yacht. Sunday, 11th June,...

If you’ve always wanted to learn to sail, but never quite found the right course, then combining your learning with a “learn to sail” holiday could be the perfect choice. We offer a wide range of learning to sail holidays that you can either take by yourself, with...

At First Class Sailing we believe in being entirely transparent with our prices, so you don’t get any hidden costs when booking an RYA course with us. The prices for our RYA Yachtmaster Ocean theory course can be found along with current available dates on our booking...

The RYA Sea Survival course price is currently £180 when you book with First Class Sailing. The one day course runs from Shamrock Quay in Southampton or Canary Wharf or Limehouse in London. You can view all available dates and then book today by clicking here. Why...