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

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KiteFoiling is one of the most thrilling and high-performance classes. Its growth and popularity have been largely due to an inclusive community, advances in technology and a challenging but rewarding learning progression. As a class, the ‘Formula Kite’ provides an Olympic option with universal access and affordability, while the ‘Open KiteFoil’ racing arena allows sailors of any background, on any equipment to test and enjoy the discipline in their own style. KiteFoiling uses a mix of sailing skills and skills from other sports. It offers a unique and innovative way for members to enjoy the water and apply their current skills, while developing new ones.

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J109 Going to Red blasting downwind at over 12 knots with the wind gusting to 35 knots. We the bow wave breaking back behind the spreaders it was all hands to the back of the bus as we blasted across a tight reach. The 35 knot puff which hit us just before this laid us flat for 20 second and also most dumped out bow man over the side. There was quite a bit of yelling and screaming required to get the messages from the front of the boat to the back and visa versa. With the kite finally making it to the top of the mast and a couple of the crew hitting the rail we set of to catch the race leader who was not brave enough to fly the kite as the breeze built as the low pressure cell moved over northern Ireland and and built the breeze to over 35 knots. The J109 is a a great ocean going yacht which is stable and responsive even in the biggest of breezes. The team at Bottom up boats hopes you enjoyed this short video of us flying up Strangford Lough on the way to round island

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We join Erin while taking a pitstop to view the beauty of the Red Lake on the way to Imotski. Having heard the numerous stories and legends about local's having the secret to eternal happiness, Erin tries her luck!

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