First Class Sailing Ltd
First Class Sailing Ltd is a company based in Southampton, England. They specialize in providing boating instructors and sailing event areas for sports and hobbies enthusiasts.
Introduction to First Class Sailing Ltd
First Class Sailing Ltd is a sailing company based in Southampton, England. Founded in 2005, the company was established with the aim of providing top-notch sailing experiences to customers. The company is unique in that it offers expert boating instructors who are passionate about teaching others how to sail.Services & Products
First Class Sailing Ltd provides a variety of services including sailing courses, yacht charters, corporate events, and team building activities. The company offers courses for sailors of all levels, from beginners to advanced sailors. Customers can also buy gift vouchers for sailing experiences.Location
Located in Shamrock Quay, Southampton, First Class Sailing Ltd is surrounded by a plethora of businesses that cater to sports and hobbies. The area is known for its beautiful marinas and sailing event areas. The closest public transportation options are the Southampton Central train station, the Southampton City Center bus station, and the Itchen Bridge toll plaza, all within a 2-mile radius.Benefits
First Class Sailing Ltd separates itself from other sailing companies by offering highly qualified boating instructors who are knowledgeable about the sport and passionate about teaching. The company also provides top-of-the-line equipment to ensure the best possible sailing experience for its customers.Good to Know
Customers should be aware that First Class Sailing Ltd requires a minimum of two people to book a yacht charter. Additionally, the company recommends booking in advance to ensure availability.Reviews
Customers rave about the exceptional customer service and expertise of the boating instructors at First Class Sailing Ltd. Many customers note that they had a fantastic time and learned a lot during their sailing course. Overall, customers highly recommend First Class Sailing Ltd for anyone interested in learning how to sail or for those looking for a fun and unique team building activity.FAQ
What are your qualifications and experience as a boating instructor?
We have a team of highly qualified and experienced boating instructors who are certified by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA). They have many years of experience in teaching boating skills to people of all ages and abilities.What amenities are available in your sailing event area?
Our sailing event area is equipped with all the necessary amenities, including changing rooms, showers, toilets, and a lounge area. We also have a fully stocked bar and restaurant on site.Is your instruction tailored to my individual needs and skill level?
Yes, our instruction is tailored to meet the individual needs and skill level of each student. We offer a range of courses to suit all levels of experience, and our instructors work closely with each student to ensure they get the most out of their lessons.What safety measures do you have in place during instruction and on the water?
Safety is our top priority, and we have a range of safety measures in place both during instruction and on the water. Our instructors are trained in first aid and have extensive knowledge of safety procedures. We also provide all necessary safety equipment, including life jackets, and closely monitor weather conditions to ensure the safety of our students.Reviews
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Lizzie Govier
The instructor Nigel was very knowledgeable, supportive and helped me to gain confidence throughout the weeks training. Great customer service, helped us to decide what boat and combination of crew to choose. Very professional, training is excellent and food is perfect.
26-05-2023
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Patrice Michaud
I recently completed the RYA Day Skipper practical course with First Class Sailing (FCS) in April 2023. Five days on their boat with the Skipper and two other students (this felt like an optimal class size). It was excellent and aligned squarely with the FCS recommendation I’d received from a friend: a very capable organisation with kind people. I found the course challenging and was quite satisfied with how the Skipper ensured that each day was made varied and full with instruction, drilling, and just living on the boat. The FCS Skipper was evidently a very capable sailor and, perhaps more importantly, very capable at sailing instruction. I think this was key. This was a serious course administered by what I found to be a serious (and good natured) Skipper backed by a serious organisation. I think that those who may not take as well to teaching instruction may find the experience more challenging. The sailboat was in top shape, clean, and comfortable. We ate well. All but one evening meal (which we shared together at a fine marina restaurant in Lymington) were on the boat. The food lockers were stocked with variety and quality (raw materials for meals we prepared together, ready to eat meals (pizza, quiche) for when convenience was more appropriate, and plenty of English snacks…notably biscuits). Tea and coffee was in ample supply. The FCS menu was satisfyingly well considered and measured. In the run-up to the course I found the FCS administration responsive and helpful. This was particularly useful as I reside abroad and travelled specifically for the FCS course. I had previously completed the FCS RYA Day Skipper theory course on-line (again, I found the instructor very capable). I’m hoping to partake in an FCS organised passage (to log more hours and sailing experience) and plan to move to qualify for RYA Coastal Skipper with FCS. All-in-all I’ve had a very good experience with FCS. I would recommend.
21-05-2023
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Steve L.
Attended the Rigging & Splicing class. Great information and plenty of time for practising what was learned. Highly recommended for sailors who want to know more about their boat.
14-05-2023
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Angus Saunders
Cruising Instructor Course I booked at short notice and the communication and logistics were handled professionally by the office staff. The course itself was on a lovely well founded vessel and the onboard catering provided was good. The Instructor Trainer was enthusiastic and very experienced at teaching and coaching and all the candidates benefited greatly from this and I was particularly pleased that the effort put in by the Instructor Trainer and the candidates during the week was rewarded with all the candidates passing the independent assessment at the end of the course. First Class Sailing get a big thumbs up from me.
14-05-2023
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Ascanio Vimercati Sanseverino
Paul was an engaging instructor, and Strega 2 was a clean and fast boat to learn on! The Solent is the perfect training ground, it has everything you might need to be prepared to face
07-05-2023
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Siobhan McVeigh
Expert and patient instruction on the unique and charming Golden Vanity. Such a gorgeous boat and good catering too! Huge thanks to Skipper Ross Brady and First Mate David. Very well thought through training with lots of chances to practice and breaks to reinforce learning. Wonderful to explore the Solent and moor up and anchor in new places. The whole team at First Class Sailing are friendly and helpful. From first contact, they gave me excellent support and advice. I’m delighted that I completed my RYA Competent Crew with them last week and can not wait to learn more and get back on board. Let’s Go Sailing!
30-04-2023
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Michael Lithgow
I signed up for the 2-day yacht electrical and marine course. O own my own boat and wanted a better understanding of electrics and how I could self diagnose and where appropriate fix. Course was excellent. Clear instrcution, professionally delivered, with excellent practical hands on experience. Small group of 10 people was ideal. Highly recommended.
28-04-2023
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T A
I attended two courses between Friday and Sunday. The first course was Boat Rigging and Rope Splicing and the second course was Boat Electrical and Electronics. In the first course we received very practical and valuable information about the safety checks and wear /tear inspections of a typical sailing vessel’s standing as well as running rigging. This is extremely important as it might mean a safe passage versus a catastrophic one not to mention a very costly outcome unless one is diligent about it. Then there was a very useful and fun part which was rope splicing. It was a hands on and guided tuition at the end of which we did three different types of rope splicing. The point of this was to understand the basic principles of splicing and be able to practice more by following some YouTube videos or books. I very much benefited from it. The second course was on boat electrics. In two days we covered all the basic elements of a boat’s electrical and electronic systems. Again it was partly theory but mostly practical as the instructor went through everything from shore power to internal wiring, connections, potential hazards, NMEA networking etc. We made crimps, connections, fault finding, installing units to the fuse box and electronic panel, setting up gps units etc. For both courses, the instructors were extremely knowledgeable, patient and were able to explain topics to all levels of attendants. I highly recommend these courses and First Class Sailing in general (I took the Diesel Engine course from them years ago) for anyone who wants to be self sufficient, or at least communicate better with technicians that they call in for repairs or fault finding.
28-04-2023
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Abi Lammas
I have just completed my day skipper practical with Alistair and it was fab
28-04-2023
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Trevor Husband
Very enjoyable course with a highly experienced and excellent instructor.
28-04-2023
