Before you read this short guide to getting fit for sailing, let us be clear… sailing is for everyone. You don’t need to be super fit to get started. In fact, sailing is a fun way to get into shape as a beginner, but that doesn’t mean it will be physically...

    Check out our infographic on Three Steps to Skippering a Yacht in the Med.  We also have a great sailing trip – Med Prep Weekend – great for if you’re chartering a boat in the Med for the first time or want more experience. The post Three Steps To Skippering A...

  The RYA International Certificate of Competence (ICC) is a globally recognised qualification that demonstrates proficiency in yacht handling and operation, allowing individuals to charter yachts internationally. To charter a yacht you do need a licence A common...

    If you’re new to the world of sailing and are looking at the courses we are offering and wondering what the RYA is and why sailing schools offer RYA courses then let us enlighten you. History of the RYA and its Sailing Courses The RYA stands for Royal Yachting...

  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 get in...

    We offer sailing courses throughout the year, including in the colder months. It’s possible to choose a course that takes place over 5 days. Or perhaps you might opt for a 7 day mile building trip in the Channel? The point is, any one of our courses is a break...

To go sailing in Italy is a must for every sailor. Italy is one of the most versatile and attractive destinations in Europe. It is home to some of the best sailing grounds in the Mediterranean. Witnessed by the large number of boats that are kept in the area. The lack...

Finding a good anchoring spot in Split Sailing Region in an inlet, surrounded by trees, clean waters and silence is one of the best feelings in the world, isn’t it? The Adriatic Sea and Dalmatian coast can provide you with more than enough of that feeling. The...

The Spanish Canary Islands, located just off the coast of West Africa, offer some of the best sailing conditions in the world. This beautiful archipelago is made up of eight main islands, seven of which are larger, and one smaller. Each island boasts breathtaking...