Set A Course To Your Next Adventure
Take the helm! First Class Sailing offers RYA courses, mile-building trips, and sailing holidays for beginners, seasoned sailors, and everyone in between.
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RYA Courses
Build your sailing skills with our internationally acclaimed training. Practical courses embark from Southampton and are suitable for all experience levels. Our classroom theory courses are held in London and Southampton.
RYA Day Skipper Theory Course
Learn how to navigate on the RYA Day Skipper Theory course in the classroom at our London or Southampton locations.
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RYA Yachtmaster Theory Course
You'll be taught by very experienced and friendly sailing instructors from this RYA accredited school. Courses in London or Southampton.
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Yachtmaster Ocean Theory Course
RYA Yachtmaster Ocean theory courses from First Class Sailing in Southampton and London. Classroom training for Yachtmasters looking to advance their navigation skills.
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Join us on a First-Class Sailing adventure! Whether you would like to learn new skills, gain that qualification, or simply enjoy being out on the water, we have something for everyone.
Sailing provides the perfect opportunity to boost confidence, reconnect with nature, and meet like-minded people. And for many, it provides a safe environment to step outside your comfort zone, in a supportive and friendly way.
Great Experience
"Really good experience, learned a great deal and feel more confident onboard. The instructor was especially good, calm, confident and knowledgeable."
Robert G
Verified Customer
More Sailing Adventures
From weekends away to thrilling races, we cater to all your sailing needs. Join the crew, or relax and let us handle the work.
Sail to Weymouth and back in a weekend
'Weekend mile building sailing passages to Weymouth and back '
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Channel Hop to France or the Channel Islands
'Sail to France and back. Weekend Channel Hops'
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Boat Handling Weekend
Practice handling a yacht in confined spaces under power and sail
Learn MoreWhat Sailors Say About Us
5.0 based on 561 Happy Customers On Tripadvisor 5.0 based on 323 Happy Customers On Google Reviews
Excellent!
I cannot recommend First Class Sailing enough and their DofE Gold Residential Course. Excellent customer service, course content and great instructors.
Lindsay S
Verified Customer
Productive Learning
“I had a great time on my Sea Survival Course. The
morning session, thinking/discussing, the concepts of the training are an excellent compliment to the afternoon pool session.”
Craig M
Verified Customer
RYA First Aid course
“Clear, structured instruction, good hands on exercises. It's worrying to see how much you've forgotten in 5 years, so this course is not only required by the RYA, it is also utterly necessary when you're not using this on a daily basis.”
Harmen R
Verified Customer
The First Class Sailing ‘Triple S’ Guarantee
We pride ourselves on the quality of our courses and personal approach. That means:
- Service: Unlimited help, support, and advice FOREVER!
- Satisfaction: We guarantee the best sailing experience possible
- Success: If you don’t pass a course, retake it (for free) until you do*
(*Please see the complete details of our guarantee here).
Above all, we put your needs and enjoyment first. You can choose First Class Sailing confident you’re making an excellent decision.
The First Class Sailing ‘Triple S’ Guarantee
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Passionate About Sharing Our Love For Sailing
Join us for a journey that will leave you with a lifelong passion for the open waters.
- Suitable for all experience levels
- Choose from a few hours to a week or more of sailing
- Explore incredible places, from the Channel to the Norwegian Fjords
The thrill of adventure, the breathtaking 360-degree horizon, and the freedom of perfect escape – we can’t wait for you to come aboard.
Excellent Competent Crew Practical Course
"The training was perfect for me. Care was taken to fulfil the syllabus. Everyone had plenty of opportunity to practise everything. The organisation of the course and communication with the office was excellent. As a German, I also appreciate the German sailing training. However, as I sail internationally, RYA gives me a better starting point for further training in different places later on."
Philip P
Verified Customer
Passionate About Sharing Our Love For Sailing
