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See our full review on @YachtingReviews If you haven't heard of the Sirius 35DS, where have you been? The first Sirius 35 DS (DS for deck saloon) was delivered by Sirius Yachts, a boutique German yard, in 2010. We tested the 81st hull and it’s likely no two are the same. There are seven different keel configurations, two-, four- and six-berth layouts, the midships berth can be an office, the technical room - a genius space designed to make maintenance a doddle - has even been converted to a sauna for one owner. The layout can be what you want it to be. What makes Sirius Yachts stand out, however, is the attention to detail: this is clearly a yacht designed and built by people who go cruising a lot and come up with solutions when they find something that annoys them. We could make another video and still not cover everything that stands out about this yacht. Fastidiously and robustly built (cored above the waterline and areas over 40mm of solid laminate below), with the storage of a much larger yacht, this brand makes boats that their owners appreciate as second homes. Fifteen years after first testing it, Chris Beeson is still hugely impressed. Sirius yachts will be exhibiting for the first time at Annapolis Sail Boat Show from 9th-12th October 2025 - We love reviewing yachts for you, but it costs money and pays nothing – for the moment, at least. If you’re enjoying the reviews, you could help us make more by supporting us. https://buymeacoffee.com/yachtingreviews We’d be super grateful. If you’ve any other ideas about how we can make Yachting Reviews create income while letting us say what we think about yachts, we’d love to hear from you! - Books by Chris Beeson The Crash Test Boat https://amzn.to/4gYZnBv (amazon) How to survive at sea https://amzn.to/4hW6DPe (amazon) What Now Skipper? https://amzn.to/4hCoc7n (amazon) =-=-= Yachting Reviews is brought to you by Mainstay Media – a collective of expert writers, editors, photographers, video producers and designers who are all market leaders in their respective fields. Mainstay Media offers comprehensive content creation services that can give your business a unique competitive advantage. https://mainstaymedia.co.uk/ The price is correct at the time of uploading and is the base price. Price, specification and standard equipment change. The yacht shown will have options and extras. Please contact the manufacturer for a current price list. =-=-= #sailing #sailboat #yacht #yachtingreviews #reviews #yachting #boat #sea #boating #yachts #yachtlife #dreamyacht #Sailinglifestyle #boatinglife #siriusyachts
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