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...

    We’ve noticed that a few people on social media and on web forums ask whether the RYA Competent Crew course is worth it. The main driver behind these comments seems to relate to price and what you get from a 5 day Competent Crew course.   As you know, we have skin...

    It’s possible to take the RYA Day Skipper theory course online with First Class Sailing. The online version of the Day Skipper course gives you the freedom to learn about navigating a sailing yacht or motor cruiser, but in your own time, and from wherever you...