Round The Island Race with First Class Sailing is an annual event. Set off with over 1000 other racing yachts to circumnavigate the Isle of Wight. Round The Island Race is organised by the Island Sailing Club in Cowes. This is a one-day yacht race around the Isle of Wight. An island situated off the south coast of England. With over 1,000 yachts and around 15,000 sailors, it is one of the largest yacht races in the world and the fourth largest participation sporting event in the UK after the London Marathon and the Great North and South Runs. From Olympic gold medallists and world champions to amateur crews and those trying their hand at racing for the first time, this really is a race for all With First Class Sailing you can take part and experience this top racing event with no experience required. Full training is given. Training days and post-race festivities are all included in our race packages. Whether you compete in yacht races regularly or are new to the sport, sailing in the Round The Island Race, one of the world's most iconic sailing events, and in some of the best (and most challenging) sailing waters is a day to remember! "The race itself for me was tremendous - Perfect amount of wind and plenty of sunshine. Sail back on Sunday was relaxing - the wind had dropped. Skipper excellent. Confident and clearly in control of the boat and the race." - a happy sailor from one of our previous RTIR 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 Video credit Kevin Deville

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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

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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

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