Latest update -August 16th.

Please note the schedule for the season on the upcoming courses page.(go direct)

 Note: Changes to schedule:

Day Skipper/Competent Crew Courses:                                                                

                                                                              DS & CC Course : 23-27th August
                                                                Limited to 5 students only: 
                                                                              Booking Now: 2 places available.

                                                                               DS & CC Course : 13th-17th Sept.
                                                                               Limited to 5 students only: 
                                                                               Booking now

ICC Prep. & Examination: if you require an ICC please advise as we are currentely planning dates for the next course.

We wish you fair winds in all your boating activities and hope that you will get the opportunity to sail with us during the coming season. Whether its basic sailing instruction or more advanced Yachtmaster courses then we would be delighted to offer you advice. You can also charter the boat with a skipper for a relaxing days cruising with family and friends or join in a group wishing to experience sailing around the beautiful Saltee Islands.

Our on the water courses start in March: see the page on Our Courses to get a course to suit you.

Our Try a Sail Days are very popular, and run all year round, where you will spend the day steering and helping to sail a modern yacht from Kilmore Quay to the Saltee Islands and towards the Hook Lighthouse under the instruction of a Yachtmaster Instructor.

New to 2010. Students who have completed a Day Skipper course now have the the opportunity of chartering our Sadler 25 on a daily or weekly basis in order to practice and show off your skills."Zebidee", is a lovely boat to sail and is based in Wexford Harbour. Weekend trips to the likes of Kilmore Quay or Arklow are a great way to possibly "test drive the family" before committing to the purchase of your own boat. Please enquire for availability and rates.

NOTE: If you need and ICC, ISA Certification, VHF, Navigation equipment training please contact Dermot for advise. Sailing Ireland can organise training for crew or groups at your location or for individuals at our training centre in Wexford.

 To get advise on any of our courses or to purchase a Sailing Ireland gift voucher call Dermot on 086 171 3800. 

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Yachtmaster Coastal Navigation Theory Course: Starts in the Wexford Harbour Boat and Tennis Club in March. Course runs during March and April with a combination of saturdays and wednesday evenings with breaks for holiday periods. (details)  Numbers limited so get in touch now to book your spot. 

VHF Course: Please enquire about our next available course.
Full SRC GMDSS for DSC operating licience as require by the Dept. of Transport for all operators.
Limited places so reserve your place today.  details of course :   
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Prepare yourself for something new...  

Learn to Sail with Sailing Ireland. Beginner's can start with a Try a Sail Day or a two day Introduction to Sailing. You will get to helm the boat under full sail and realise the thrill of sailing. From there you can proceed to a Competent Crew or Day Skipper Course over 5 days or split into two weekends. The Day Skipper course will arm you with all the skills and qualifications required to charter a yacht abroad.

Sailing Ireland is an ISA accreditated sailing and yacht charter company based in Kilmore Quay, Co. Wexford. We offer a great range of courses suitable for the total beginner through to the seasoned sailor and we can take you through the A - Z of sailing in a fun, practical way that will leave you looking forward to more time on the water. 

Many of our courses take place around the Saltee Islands off the Wexford coast between Carnsore Point and the Hook Peninsula. Our cruising grounds also take in the south and east coasts of Ireland as well as England, Wales and the Isles of Scilly. 

We offer the ISA Cruising Scheme, Shore based Navigation, VHF Radio and ICC Certification Courses as well as beginner's and improvers classes. Sailing Ireland also offers Try a Sail Days and relaxing day, weekend or week-long charters for up to eight family or friends. 

We can also offer some great corporate entertainment and team building opportunities. Why not enter Cork Week or the Dun Laoghaire Regatta under your company name or have a match racing event to encourage teamwork within your company?

We have a course to suit everyone and are always available to talk through what courses or options might suit you best. We can tailor a course to suit individual needs on a one to one or group basis (eg. berthing, Safety drills, sail trim, electronic navigation, radar etc.).

Just give us a call on on +353 (0) 86 171 3800 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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