The RYA have recently announced that all sailing schools are to stop doing Zoom and online courses, and to return to just offering face to face teaching. This means that First Class Sailing will soon stop new sign-ups to our RYA Yachtmaster Theory online course, so...

The RYA have recently announced that all sailing schools are to stop doing Zoom and online courses, and to return to just offering face to face teaching. This means that First Class Sailing will soon stop new sign-ups to our RYA Day Skipper Theory online course, so...

Sailing in Autumn As summer makes way for autumn and the days become a bit crisper, the idea of setting sail might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, there are a number of practical reasons why choosing to learn to sail or participate in an RYA...

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...

Ah, the sea – a vast expanse of mystery and adventure, inviting sailors from all corners of the world to embark on unforgettable journeys. As technology continues to reshape our lives, it comes as no surprise that sailing enthusiasts are embracing the power of...

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...

From 1680 to 1725, the so-called “Golden Age of Piracy” put the world’s trade at risk. This was the moment in history when pirate sailing became so flagrant that the most talented pirates the world had ever seen pillaged numerous trading ships carrying vast quantities...

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...