Competent Crew Course details: ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com/rya-courses/competent-crew In this clip from our Solent RYA Competent Crew Course, you see us stopping for lunch. We bring the boat to a stop by heaving to. This is where we tack the boat but don't touch the sheet, so the headsail lies 'aback'. Once we have the wind on the main driving us forward, and the wind on the headsail pushing us back, and with the helm turned towards the wind, the boat will come to a stop. The boat will level up and be in balance. ** About the RYA Competent Crew course in Southampton ** The RYA Competent Crew course is the perfect introduction for beginners who want to get into sailing and is specifically designed for those with little to no sailing experience. It is the ideal starting point. Even if you’ve only had a brief taste of sailing, whether in the UK or abroad, the Competent Crew course offers structured learning and a strong foundation in the basics of sailing. We run our courses from Southampton, and they take place in and around the Solent. With First Class Sailing you’ll gain hands-on experience, experience life on board, and all the enjoyment it brings. By the end of the 5 day course, you’ll have the skills and confidence to be a capable and reliable crew member. The course begins and ends in Southampton, with stops at scenic destinations around the Solent, giving you the chance to experience different sailing conditions and enjoy stunning coastal views. For more information visit our website on the link below. ** Links ** First Class Sailing ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com We offer RYA courses, mile-building trips, and sailing holidays for beginners, seasoned sailors, and everyone in between from our base in Southampton. We also offer shore-based sailing courses in London and Southampton. Attaching the Boat to the Dock ➜ https://youtu.be/SgqVE0j132M In this short clip you see us run lines. Notice how rope becomes lines running from cleats on board to cleats on the shore. When we do this, these lines become mooring warps: one to attached the bow to the shore, one for the stern, and two to keep the boat in one place to stop it moving. Sailing Courses for Beginners ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com/sailing-courses-for-beginners Starting out in sailing is exciting, but deciding where to begin can feel like a challenge. Should you get out on the water with a practical course or start with navigation theory in the classroom? Our beginner sailing courses - Competent Crew and Day Skipper Shore-based - are designed to help you take your first steps, whatever your goals or the time of year. ** Credits ** Voice: Duncan Wells Filming: Nick Watts

Competent Crew Course details: ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com/rya-courses/competent-crew In this video shot on the Solent, we look at gybing in a little more detail. First thing we do before gybing is to centre the main. In the clip recorded during a Competent Crew course sailing out of Southampton, you see us on port tack; and we'll gybe onto starboard tack. As the stern goes through the wind, the wind gets behind the sails, and the headsail will start to come over, and the main will come across. We don't need to do anything with the main sheet at this point, but we do need to ease the headsail sheet on starboard, and take up the sheet on port. And then at this point we will ease the main sheet to let the main out. You can watch the first gybing tutorial video here: ➜ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6r2qLC51s0 ** About the RYA Competent Crew course in Southampton ** The RYA Competent Crew course is the perfect introduction for beginners who want to get into sailing and is specifically designed for those with little to no sailing experience. It is the ideal starting point. Even if you’ve only had a brief taste of sailing, whether in the UK or abroad, the Competent Crew course offers structured learning and a strong foundation in the basics of sailing. We run our courses from Southampton, and they take place in and around the Solent. With First Class Sailing you’ll gain hands-on experience, experience life on board, and all the enjoyment it brings. By the end of the 5 day course, you’ll have the skills and confidence to be a capable and reliable crew member. The course begins and ends in Southampton, with stops at scenic destinations around the Solent, giving you the chance to experience different sailing conditions and enjoy stunning coastal views. For more information visit our website on the link below. ** Links ** First Class Sailing ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com We offer RYA courses, mile-building trips, and sailing holidays for beginners, seasoned sailors, and everyone in between from our base in Southampton. We also offer shore-based sailing courses in London and Southampton. VHF Radio Course ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com/rya-courses/vhf-radio-course The RYA VHF course teaches you how to use a VHF Radio. You need to take this course before you can take a VHF Radio Assessment. Upon successful completion of the assessment, you will be issued with a VHF Radio License. It is a legal requirement that someone on board has a license. Our RYA VHF courses are in Southampton / Solent and London. The VHF Radio course includes how to use radio in routine communications plus when in distress, urgency, and safety situations. Competent Crew Course Notes ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com/books/competent-crew-practical-course-notes This excellent little booklet is the official Competent Crew course note book and gives great advice on basic crewing techniques and seamanship. ** Credits ** Voice: Duncan Wells Filming: Nick Watts

Competent Crew Course details: ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com/rya-courses/competent-crew In this short clip you see us out on the Solent during a RYA Competent Crew Course (sailing from Southampton). We sail out of the hove to position by centring the helm and allowing the wind, which was on our port side, to come around the stern of the boat, onto our starboard side. This is known as gybing: taking the stern of the boat through the wind. ** About the RYA Competent Crew course in Southampton ** The RYA Competent Crew course is the perfect introduction for beginners who want to get into sailing and is specifically designed for those with little to no sailing experience. It is the ideal starting point. Even if you’ve only had a brief taste of sailing, whether in the UK or abroad, the Competent Crew course offers structured learning and a strong foundation in the basics of sailing. We run our courses from Southampton, and they take place in and around the Solent. With First Class Sailing you’ll gain hands-on experience, experience life on board, and all the enjoyment it brings. By the end of the 5 day course, you’ll have the skills and confidence to be a capable and reliable crew member. The course begins and ends in Southampton, with stops at scenic destinations around the Solent, giving you the chance to experience different sailing conditions and enjoy stunning coastal views. For more information visit our website on the link below. ** Links ** First Class Sailing ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com We offer RYA courses, mile-building trips, and sailing holidays for beginners, seasoned sailors, and everyone in between from our base in Southampton. We also offer shore-based sailing courses in London and Southampton. RYA Day Skipper Theory Course ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com/rya-courses/day-skipper-theory-course Learn how to navigate on the RYA Day Skipper Theory. This shore-based course is great even if you have little sailing experience, it's all about building your knowledge, to gain your RYA Day Skipper practical. We run evening classes at various locations in London and during the day at our classrooms in Southampton. There is also an online option. Offshore Personal Survival Course ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com/rya-courses/offshore-personal-survival-course Formally known as the RYA/ISAF Offshore Safety Course the RYA/World Offshore Personal Survival Course satisfies the training required by RYA/World Sailing Offshore Special Regulation 6.01 for category 0, 1 and some category 2 offshore races. We run our courses in London and Southampton. ** Credits ** Voice: Duncan Wells Filming: Nick Watts

Competent Crew Course details: ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com/rya-courses/competent-crew As we return to port, we need to put the sails away. In this clip during a Competent Crew course in Southampton, you will see us furling the headsail whilst hauling in on the furling line and easing the sheet. A crew member is seen sweating the furling line, whilst another crew member in the cockpit takes in the slack. With the headsail furled, we then drop the main. The boat is turned head to wind as we did when we set the main, to allow the sail to drop freely. ** About the RYA Competent Crew course in Southampton ** The RYA Competent Crew course is the perfect introduction for beginners who want to get into sailing and is specifically designed for those with little to no sailing experience. It is the ideal starting point. Even if you’ve only had a brief taste of sailing, whether in the UK or abroad, the Competent Crew course offers structured learning and a strong foundation in the basics of sailing. We run our courses from Southampton, and they take place in and around the Solent. With First Class Sailing you’ll gain hands-on experience, experience life on board, and all the enjoyment it brings. By the end of the 5 day course, you’ll have the skills and confidence to be a capable and reliable crew member. The course begins and ends in Southampton, with stops at scenic destinations around the Solent, giving you the chance to experience different sailing conditions and enjoy stunning coastal views. For more information visit our website on the links below. ** Links ** First Class Sailing ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com We offer RYA courses, mile-building trips, and sailing holidays for beginners, seasoned sailors, and everyone in between from our base in Southampton. We also offer shore-based sailing courses in London and Southampton. Video overview of RYA Competent Crew ➜ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anmbHAKP4KA The RYA Competent Crew practical course is an excellent introduction for beginners. It is the perfect starting point if you have done little or no sailing before, or have spent a week or two sailing with friends in the UK or abroad. Why Competent Crew is Worth the Money ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com/blog/is-competent-crew-worth-it/ Our price is effectively for a 5 day learning holiday. It includes accommodation on board for 5 nights. You sail to a different marina or harbour or anchorage each night so you see lots of different places without having to pack/unpack your bag each day. It includes all meals on board. It includes the use of oilskins if needed. It includes a guarantee that if you don’t pass you can come back again and again free of charge until you do. And includes a guarantee that if you are not happy and we can’t put things right we will give you your money back. ** Credits ** Voice: Duncan Wells Filming: Nick Watts

Competent Crew Course details: ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com/rya-courses/competent-crew Now we're on port tack, and we need to trim the headsail to make sure we're getting the best performance out of it. The lesson includes winching it in tight, ensuring the sheet lead car is set correctly towards the aft of the sheet lead track. This short clip was filmed during one of our RYA Competent Crew course lessons on the Solent. ** About the RYA Competent Crew course in Southampton ** The RYA Competent Crew course is the perfect introduction for beginners who want to get into sailing and is specifically designed for those with little to no sailing experience. It is the ideal starting point. Even if you’ve only had a brief taste of sailing, whether in the UK or abroad, the Competent Crew course offers structured learning and a strong foundation in the basics of sailing. We run our courses from Southampton, and they take place in and around the Solent. With First Class Sailing you’ll gain hands-on experience, experience life on board, and all the enjoyment it brings. By the end of the 5 day course, you’ll have the skills and confidence to be a capable and reliable crew member. The course begins and ends in Southampton, with stops at scenic destinations around the Solent, giving you the chance to experience different sailing conditions and enjoy stunning coastal views. For more information visit our website on the link below. ** Links ** First Class Sailing ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com We offer RYA courses, mile-building trips, and sailing holidays for beginners, seasoned sailors, and everyone in between from our base in Southampton. We also offer shore-based sailing courses in London and Southampton. Winter Sailing Holidays with First Class Sailing ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com/blog/winter-sailing-holidays/ 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 from your daily life, so can be viewed as a winter sailing holiday. Competent Crew Course Notes ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com/books/competent-crew-practical-course-notes This excellent little booklet is the official Competent Crew course note book and gives great advice on basic crewing techniques and seamanship. ** Credits ** Voice: Duncan Wells Filming: Nick Watts

Competent Crew Course details: ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com/rya-courses/competent-crew In this short lesson clip, you see us sailing to windward and tacking our way upwind. You cannot sail a boat directly into the wind. The closest you can sail to the wind is roughly 45 degrees (depending on the boat) either side of the wind. If you want to go somewhere that is upwind you have to tack your way to your destination. Tacking is where you put the bow of the boat through the wind and the sails change sides. You end up sailing a zig zag course to get to where you want to go. ** About the RYA Competent Crew course in Southampton ** The RYA Competent Crew course is the perfect introduction for beginners who want to get into sailing and is specifically designed for those with little to no sailing experience. It is the ideal starting point. Even if you’ve only had a brief taste of sailing, whether in the UK or abroad, the Competent Crew course offers structured learning and a strong foundation in the basics of sailing. We run our courses from Southampton, and they take place in and around the Solent. With First Class Sailing you’ll gain hands-on experience, experience life on board, and all the enjoyment it brings. By the end of the 5 day course, you’ll have the skills and confidence to be a capable and reliable crew member. The course begins and ends in Southampton, with stops at scenic destinations around the Solent, giving you the chance to experience different sailing conditions and enjoy stunning coastal views. For more information visit our website on the link below. ** Links ** First Class Sailing ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com We offer RYA courses, mile-building trips, and sailing holidays for beginners, seasoned sailors, and everyone in between from our base in Southampton. We also offer shore-based sailing courses in London and Southampton. First Class Sailing Holidays ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com/sailing-holidays A sailing holiday offers the perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and exploration, allowing you to discover beautiful destinations while enjoying the freedom of the open water. First Class Sailing Weekends ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com/weekend-sailing Our weekend sailing courses are designed for beginners through to experienced sailors. Whether you are a seasoned sailor looking for a challenging sailing weekend or you want a relaxing escape whilst charting a yacht, there’s something for you. ** Credits ** Voice: Duncan Wells Filming: Nick Watts

Competent Crew Course details: ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com/rya-courses/competent-crew Your safety is paramount on First Class Sailing sailing courses. You will also learn all about safety on the RYA Competent Crew course in Southampton. We'll cover lifejackets, fire fighting equipment, gas on board, emergency flares, the liferaft and over things. You will also be taught what do in the event of someone falling over board and learn how to recover someone from the water. ** About the RYA Competent Crew course in Southampton ** The RYA Competent Crew course is the perfect introduction for beginners who want to get into sailing and is specifically designed for those with little to no sailing experience. It is the ideal starting point. Even if you’ve only had a brief taste of sailing, whether in the UK or abroad, the Competent Crew course offers structured learning and a strong foundation in the basics of sailing. We run our courses from Southampton, and they take place in and around the Solent. With First Class Sailing you’ll gain hands-on experience, experience life on board, and all the enjoyment it brings. By the end of the 5 day course, you’ll have the skills and confidence to be a capable and reliable crew member. The course begins and ends in Southampton, with stops at scenic destinations around the Solent, giving you the chance to experience different sailing conditions and enjoy stunning coastal views. For more information visit our website on the link below. ** Links ** First Class Sailing ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com We offer RYA courses, mile-building trips, and sailing holidays for beginners, seasoned sailors, and everyone in between from our base in Southampton. We also offer shore-based sailing courses in London and Southampton. VHF Radio Course ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com/rya-courses/vhf-radio-course The RYA VHF course teaches you how to use a VHF Radio. You need to take this course before you can take a VHF Radio Assessment. Upon successful completion of the assessment, you will be issued with a VHF Radio License. It is a legal requirement that someone on board has a license. Our RYA VHF courses are in Southampton / Solent and London. The VHF Radio course includes how to use radio in routine communications plus when in distress, urgency, and safety situations. First Aid at Sea Course ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com/rya-courses/first-aid-at-sea Take the RYA first aid course for sailing and become a first aider at sea! This First Aid at Sea course equips you with essential skills like CPR, treating shock and hypothermia, and more. It’s more than just basic first aid—it prepares you to handle medical emergencies on the water. You can complete this one-day RYA First Aid course in Southampton or London. Offshore Personal Survival Course ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com/rya-courses/offshore-personal-survival-course Formally known as the RYA/ISAF Offshore Safety Course the RYA/World Offshore Personal Survival Course satisfies the training required by RYA/World Sailing Offshore Special Regulation 6.01 for category 0, 1 and some category 2 offshore races. We run our courses in London and Southampton. ** Credits ** Voice: Duncan Wells Filming: Nick Watts

Competent Crew Course details: ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com/rya-courses/competent-crew This short clip of a Competent Crew course shows how to position the sheet lead car. The 'car' is something the genoa sail sheet passes through and we can adjust it's position along the deck to alter the angle that the sheet pulls down of the genoa. You will see how we need to set the sheet lead car for the headsail to the forward end of the track to allow the sail to adopt a fuller shape. We set it like this when the wind is coming from behind the boat. When we're sailing to windward (when the wind is forward of the beam of the yacht), we want the sail to have a flatter shape, so set the sheet lead car to the aft end of the track. ** About the RYA Competent Crew course in Southampton ** The RYA Competent Crew course is the perfect introduction for beginners who want to get into sailing and is specifically designed for those with little to no sailing experience. It is the ideal starting point. Even if you’ve only had a brief taste of sailing, whether in the UK or abroad, the Competent Crew course offers structured learning and a strong foundation in the basics of sailing. We run our courses from Southampton, and they take place in and around the Solent. With First Class Sailing you’ll gain hands-on experience, experience life on board, and all the enjoyment it brings. By the end of the 5 day course, you’ll have the skills and confidence to be a capable and reliable crew member. The course begins and ends in Southampton, with stops at scenic destinations around the Solent, giving you the chance to experience different sailing conditions and enjoy stunning coastal views. For more information visit our website on the link below. ** Links ** First Class Sailing ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com We offer RYA courses, mile-building trips, and sailing holidays for beginners, seasoned sailors, and everyone in between from our base in Southampton. We also offer shore-based sailing courses in London and Southampton. Competent Crew Practical Course Notes ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com/books/competent-crew-practical-course-notes This excellent little booklet is the official Competent Crew course note book and gives great advice on basic crewing techniques and seamanship. Read our reviews on TripAdvisor ➜ https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186299-d3783802-Reviews-First_Class_Sailing-Southampton_Hampshire_England.html At First Class Sailing we give you easy access to the full range of RYA yachting courses and other sailing activities. ** Credits ** Voice: Duncan Wells Filming: Nick Watts

Competent Crew Course details: ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com/rya-courses/competent-crew In this clip from our RYA Competent Crew course, you can see how we unfurl the headsail. The headsail is the forward most sail, also called a genoa. In harbour, when not being used it is rolled up like a giant sausage around the ‘forestay’ which is a wire that helps to hold the mast up. Unfurling the headsail is where you unroll and open it up so you can use it to sail with. As part of the Competent Crew Course you will learn how to unfurl and furl the sail. ** About the RYA Competent Crew course in Southampton ** The RYA Competent Crew course is the perfect introduction for beginners who want to get into sailing and is specifically designed for those with little to no sailing experience. It is the ideal starting point. Even if you’ve only had a brief taste of sailing, whether in the UK or abroad, the Competent Crew course offers structured learning and a strong foundation in the basics of sailing. We run our courses from Southampton, and they take place in and around the Solent. With First Class Sailing you’ll gain hands-on experience, experience life on board, and all the enjoyment it brings. By the end of the 5 day course, you’ll have the skills and confidence to be a capable and reliable crew member. The course begins and ends in Southampton, with stops at scenic destinations around the Solent, giving you the chance to experience different sailing conditions and enjoy stunning coastal views. For more information visit our website on the link below. ** Links ** First Class Sailing ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com We offer RYA courses, mile-building trips, and sailing holidays for beginners, seasoned sailors, and everyone in between from our base in Southampton. We also offer shore-based sailing courses in London and Southampton. See more practical RYA sailing courses ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com/rya-practical-courses Our official RYA Sailing Courses let you learn and sail around the Solent to a different marina, harbour, or anchorage each night whilst sleeping onboard in cabins. From our Southampton HQ, we run the full range of RYA courses in and around the south coast. Sailing holidays ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com/sailing-holidays Our sailing holidays offer the perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and exploration, allowing you to discover beautiful destinations while enjoying the freedom of the open water. ** Credits ** Voice: Duncan Wells Filming: Nick Watts Sailing holidays ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com/sailing-holidays Our sailing holidays offer the perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and exploration, allowing you to discover beautiful destinations while enjoying the freedom of the open water. ** Credits ** Voice: Duncan Wells Filming: Nick Watts

Flaking a sail in the office! #sailing #sailingschool #sailboat #competentcrew #solentsailing #southampton #boating #sail

We had a go at MDL Marina's knot challenge in Shamrock Quay (FCS HQ). Becky who looks after our sales is top of the leader board ;) We were then shown a super quick flying bowline! #nauticallife #knots #knotskill #mdlmarina #southampton #shamrockquay #sailing #sailingschool

Join us on our RYA Competent Crew and RYA Day Skipper courses! ✔️ The RYA Competent Crew and RYA Day Skipper is taken over 5 days (either consecutively, or over 2 weekends if more convenient). ✔️ Both courses can be done on the same boat at the same time, so if you want to book with a friend/partner who is at a different level, you can do! ✔️ Food on-board, use of wet weather gear, fuel cost all included. ✔️ Complete guidance from expert and friendly instructors. Click for info... Competent Crew - https://www.firstclasssailing.com/rya-courses/competent-crew Day Skipper - https://www.firstclasssailing.com/rya-courses/day-skipper-practical #sailing #sailingschool #competentcrew #solent #solentsailing #southampton #dayskipper #learntosail #beginnerssailing

What do you think of our mugs?! We have them on some of our yachts for crew to use :) #solent #solentsailing #sailing #sailingschool #competentcrew #dayskipper #sailboat #southampton #yachtlife #yacht #mugs #tea #coffee

We love the Isle of Wight, especially sailing around Alum Bay. And why not hire a whole boat for yourself and partner/friends! #AlumBay #isleofwight #sailing #sailingschool #dayskipper #competentcrew #ryacourse #solent #solentsailing

Book a whole boat with us to do your RYA Competent Crew or RYA Day Skipper with friends. Both courses can be done on the same boat at the same time, so no worries if you're all at different levels! Info - https://www.firstclasssailing.com/rya-courses/day-skipper-practical #competentcrew #sailingschool #sailing #solent #solentsailing #beginnerssailing #dayskipper #learntosail #southampton #southamptonsailing #friends

Embark on a real adventure and set sail on Golden Vanity, a 39ft classic yacht, or one of our modern yachts. This promises to be a fun and challenging way to complete your @theDofEUK Gold Residential! What’s included: 5 days/4 nights Accommodation on-board All food on-board Sailing instruction & certificate RYA Competent Crew qualification Mooring fees, fuel & gas Use of wet weather gear You will be involved in all aspects of sailing the boat, from raising and lowering the sails and steering, to cooking food for your fellow crew mates and new friends. Our instructors are experienced and friendly. At First Class Sailing we understand the importance of providing students with diverse and challenging experiences that not only contribute to their personal growth but also align with the values of the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Our residential at sea programme offers a perfect blend of adventure, teamwork, and skill development. #competentcrew #sailing #sailingschool #solent #solentsailing #beginnerssailing #learntosail #southampton #dukeofedinburgh #dukeofedinburghaward #dofe #studentmotivation #students #schoollife #dofegold #dofeuk

Welcome to Shamrock Quay, Southampton! This is where we have most of our fleet of yachts, and where we sail from. Our office is here too, in this great location. There's a bistro and a cafe, plus parking. Shamrock Quay is a 10 min car ride from Southampton Central train station (or a 40 minute walk). Or a 15/20 minute car ride from Southampton Airport. #southampton #shamrockquay #sailingschool #ryacouse #yachts #marina #mdlmarina #travel #hampshire #Solent #SolentSailing

⚓Ever wanted to sail in the Norwegian Fjords? Now's your chance! This incredible experience combines hands-on sailing across the challenging North Sea, and also relaxing cruising in the jaw-dropping beauty of the Fjords. Experience the majestic Norwegian Fjords from the best vantage point, the water. Sailing in this stunning World Heritage Site, you’ll enjoy waterfalls, forests, picturesque villages, cliffs, mountains and lots of daylight! The yacht you will be sailing on is a Challenger 72 - tried and tested and built for sailing around the world - a feat it has achieved twice. It has a steel hull and is capable of sailing though wild conditions if needed. Are you ready for an adventure of a lifetime? See the link below for more information and to book! Spaces will go, so get in there early! Video by Esslinger https://www.firstclasssailing.com/sailing-holidays/norway-sailing-adventure-to-the-fjords-and-back #norway #norwegianfjords #sailnorway #sailing #sailingadventure

First Class Sailing has a fleet of yachts that sail all year round. Running Royal Yachting Association practical courses on the Solent. Depending on weather, time, tide, and the course syllabus, we try to visit Newtown Creek, on the Isle of Wight. At the mouth of the Newtown River is the beautiful Newtown Creek. A large natural harbour and nature reserve. This secluded and peaceful anchorage is always a treat for our students. Bustling with wildlife there are opportunities to see birds, waders and waterfowl. If you step ashore you might even spot one of the elusive red squirrels. In this video you can see two of our fleet. Sazarac is a Beneteau Oceanis 38.1 and Fusion III is a Beneteau Oceanis 41.1. Both are extremely comfortable yachts and ideal sail-training vessels. Whether you are a newbie to sailing or are seeking advanced skills and qualifications, we have the course for you. From Competent Crew and Day Skipper to Yachtmaster we have expert instructors to ensure you learn at your pace whilst reaching the skills required of the course. To find out more head to our website or follow us on our social channels. Please do call or email if you have any questions. Website: https://www.firstclasssailing.com/ Email: info@firstclasssailing.com Call: 0203 006 3717 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstClassSailing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/first_class_sailing Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2262271

For centuries sailors have navigated their way across the oceans by celestial navigation or nautical astronomy - using a sextant with the sun, moon, planets, and stars. For the modern sailor, it is essential when crossing oceans as back up to the modern and much relied upon electronic navigation. If you are curious about how to use a sextant or have taken the RYA Yachtmaster or Ocean Theory courses, or are even self-taught, our celestial sailing weekends are ideal offering both an introduction and a refresher. All are welcome. A big advantage is that you learn in a small group, under the supervision of an expert instructor. The weekends involve sailing along the south side of the Isle of Wight and back up through the Needles. A beautiful area to sail whilst offering ample opportunity to practice using the sextant. To find out more head to our website or follow us on our social channels. Please do call or email if you have any questions. Website: https://www.firstclasssailing.com/ Email: info@firstclasssailing.com Call: 0203 006 3717 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstClassSa... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/first_class... Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2262271