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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When maneuvering in tight spaces those spaces don’t look too tight as an observer. Take to the wheel and it’s a whole different feeling. What looked manageable seems super narrow. Join us on Britican and see how it feels to maneuver a 56’ sailboat in tight spaces. Visit SailingBritican.com for pricing and the application form. #shorts #sailinglifestyle #sailinglife⛵️ #learntosail #learntosailholidays

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Waking up in the marina. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "SBS ep.121 - Sailing Back from Catalina and a Postmortem" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPxhSgXk8sM -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-

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La giornata inizia con degli spruzzi d’acqua. Lontani e appena accennati. Da bravi animali curiosi quali siamo deviamo la rotta e quella che sembrava una zuffa acquatica tra qualche creatura marina, si rivela essere una placida nuotata di due grosse balene. Non ci avviciniamo per non disturbarle e ammiriamo da lontano il momento in cui si inabissano verso le profondità del mare e salutano il cielo levando l’enorme coda verso l’alto. Dopodiché scompaiono per sempre. Riporto la barca sulla giusta rotta mentre mi appunto mentalmente di ricordarmi sempre di non dare la quotidianità per scontata, di continuare a emozionarmi di fronte a delle scene di vita tanto semplici quanto straordinarie. I turni di notte iniziano a presentarci il conto, mentre gli spostamenti e le operazioni diventano man mano molto più faticose. Aprire una vela è mai stato tanto stancante? L’arrivo è previsto tra circa 24h. Il meteo è instabile, da Santo Domingo ci dicono che il maltempo dilaga e che è previsto del brutto. Per ora noi facciamo slalom tra le piogge e assaporiamo ogni raggio di sole che riesce a sfuggire alla presa delle nuvole. Sebbene non abbia ancora mai piovuto, le cerate sono sempre pronte lì all’ingresso. Sperando rimangano appese anche stanotte e domani. Ci aggiorniamo strada facendo! Camilla

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