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Sailing Experience Days from Southampton

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New to sailing? Join us in Southampton for an incredible sailing experience day. Learn the ropes, or just sit back and relax. Come by yourself or with a group of family and friends. Browse all of our Solent sailing days below.

The best place for learning to sail

The First Class Sailing school team lives up to its name: they are first class professionals who run the school like a perfectly oiled machine. Very clear communications and timely instructions made the process of booking the course, setting it up and getting to the boat as easy and enjoyable as a walk in the park.

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Embark on an exhilarating sailing experience day aboard one of our modern sailing yachts. This day sail is perfect for beginners to dip your toes in or those wanting a starting point to then go on to do more sailing and/or courses.

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Key Trip Details

Here’s a breakdown of the most important information about the Sailing Experience Day:

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Required Experience

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Experience Gained

Experience Gained

Building Confidence

Building Confidence

Get Started In 3 Easy Steps

We make going on a Sailing Experience Day easy

Select A Date
Step 1

Select A Date

Looking at upcoming dates or call us to discuss a date and book on.

Take The Course
Step 2

Turn Up

Arrive at Shamrock Quay for a fun days' sailing.

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Step 3

Head home

Return refreshed and wind swept from a day of sea and fresh air.

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Sailing Experience Day

Sailing Experience Day

Our yacht sailing experience days leave from Shamrock Quay, Southampton. How the day works can be guided by you - if there's anywhere you'd like to sail to or anything you'd like to learn in particular, let us know!. There’s every opportunity to get involved as part of a team. Alternatively, you can sit back and relax and watch the stunning views go by and enjoy a delightful day's sailing experience on the Solent. Come along solo, and meet new people, or come as a group. Our bats can comfortably take up to 6 guests (or 9 at a bit of a squeeze) for a day's sail.

Whether you are helping to sail the boat or watching the world go by sailing can be hungry work. All snacks will be provided plus a delicious tasty lunch.

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Your Gateway to the World of Sailing

Your Gateway to the World of Sailing

After a short introduction to the boat and your fellow crew mates we will cast off into the Solent to start your sailing experience day.

What makes this day great for beginners is the hands-on opportunity to learn the ropes—literally. Feel the thrill of hoisting sails or trying your hand at steering. Soak in that sea air, and make this year one of new experiences. We'll be there every step of the way!

If you have any questions before hand just give us a call or drop us a message, for example what to wear, what to bring etc, we'll be happy to guide you - we're just excited to introduce you to the world of sailing!

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If you are thinking of learning how to sail, go nowhere else, these guys are brilliant. Will definitely be returning to complete my day skipper and more.

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