First Class Sailing Ltd Reviews Summary

Instructors and Skippers

Pros:

• "The first hand knowledge and experience of the instructor Andy Barker really made a difference."
• "Skipper, Tony Earney... was knowledgeable and very patient."
• "Our instructor Frank... Professional from start to finish."
• "Our instructor, James, had a wealth of experience and a very patient manner with us learners."
• "Our instructor for the week was Ross Brady, who was great - he explained everything clearly and then let us get on with things so we could learn from our 'mistakes'!"
• "Bob Ratcliffe is an excellent instructor."
• "Our instructor Peter was very professional and knowledgable."

Cons:

• "The instructor was frustrated with this fact and with my abilities and at times showed his displeasure and impatience that he was asked to teach rather than to polish skills."
• "He was unable to adapt his style of teaching. This style led me to lose all confidence so I decided not to take the exam."
• "No follow up email has been offered from First Class Sailing since my course."

Course and Experience

Pros:

• "First Class Sailing does exactly what it says on the tin."
• "I'll definitely be back for more."
• "Always impressed with the standard of their skippers and the level of professionalism shown by the FCS staff."
• "I would highly recommend!"
• "Well organized, well done!"
• "This sailing course was exceptionally well-organized."
• "The entire organisation prior to the trip was well managed."

Cons:

• "They showed zero interest in protecting our investment and let us bear the full risk caused by Covid-19."
• "We (a four person group) booked a 5-day course for September 2020 that we were unable to attend because of a government rule change and First Class Sailing had us cover the full risk by forcing us to pay £1000 pounds for our missed course."
• "Now we are left with a total spend of £2700 with no course but a voucher from an operator which doesn't protect its customers."

Boats and Equipment

Pros:

• "Provided oil skins are in great conditions, it's really important! Boats are in good conditions and the Solent is a fantastic playground, which helps."
• "The boat was clean, well maintained, stocked full of high quality food and organised to an exceptional standard."
• "The boats were new, spacious, great to sail and learn on and very well maintained."
• "Yacht and waterproof gear 100%."
• "The boat was in perfect condition."
• "The boat and equipment was all in very good condition."
• "Boat and all the equipment was clean, and in great shape."

Cons:

• "The included food is unadventurous."
• "There was a mix up with my assignment which caused a little unnecessary stress before the course."
• "Total covid cost for us: £1080."