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...
Each year the Round the Island Race attracts thousands of sailors and spectators. The event goes around the island once, in an anti-clockwise direction. But just how far is the Round the Island Race? The Round the Island Race as the sea gull flies is...
To take the RYA Yachtmaster Coastal and Offshore exams you need to have successfully sailed specific miles, of which half should be in tidal waters. Offshore requires experience of 2,500 miles, and Coastal requires 800 miles, therefore tidal miles of 1,250 and 400...
Whilst most sailors will take our RYA courses on boats belonging to First Class Sailing, it is also possible to take Day Skipper on your own boat with our instructors. There are some things to consider including the safety equipment you have on board: here’s how it...
If you’ve never set foot on a sailing yacht, you might be missing out on an incredible adventure that combines the thrill of the open water with escapism at its finest. In this article, we’ll explore 10 reasons to try sailing for the first time and join us on a...
We are often asked whether it’s possible to take RYA Day Skipper Theory and Practical combined. In effect, a fast track version of Day Skipper. The simple is, yes, we can. If you have browsed our list of RYA courses, you won’t see it a Day Skipper Fast Track (Theory...
Before you take the RYA Day Skipper course, there are certain requirements you must meet. The Day Skipper prerequisites are as follows. Requirements for starting RYA Day Skipper include having logged at least 5 days and 100 sailing miles of which no fewer than 4 hours...
First Class Sailing is one of the UK’s leading sailing schools, offering the range of RYA courses, including Day Skipper practical and theory. A common question we get asked is just how long the RYA Day Skipper qualification is valid for. Your Day Skipper...
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First Class Sailing is one of the UK’s leading sailing schools offering the full range of RYA Courses. One of our most popular is the Day Skipper Practical course which teaches basic pilotage, boat handling, seamanship, and navigation over five consecutive days....
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