Sailing Ireland have just posted the Sailing Schedule for the 2018 season.
We have many exciting courses and cruises planned.
We look forward to meeting and sailing with you on board Yola.
Check out the Schedules page and please contact us for adviceor a chat about your options.

Let's make 2018 be the year that you follow your dreams of learning to sail or to getting higher qualification.  We've had a huge range of weather this year (hurricanes, snow but June July has been fantastic with carribean conditions and great sailing).

Sailing Ireland specialise in teaching adults of all ages and abilities to sail.
                                  We have some great courses and cruises planned for this season and we plan to commence in March and continue on well into October. Practical on the water courses, ICC's, VHF, Navigation  and Sailing Cruises available.

Great Sailing planned for 2018

Give us a call today for a friendly chat to discuss your plans and
we will gladly discuss the best option to suit you.
We specialise in teaching adults to learn a fantastic exhilirating skill
in a relaxed friendly atmosphere.

 Latest update: Saturday 27th August 2018 

 

Sailing Scheduled: Cruises & Courses                     

Day Skipper & Competent Crew Courses: 5 day live aboard:   Click here for Schedule

ISA Certification on completion
5 day live aboard courses
Dates: Multiple Options available
Next Course: 3rd-7th Sept
Sailing from Kilmore Quay to harbours in South East Region
Limited to 5 Candidates only: places still available
Booking now for great instruction/holiday afloat.

Other Planned Courses:

Introduction to Sailing: 2 day liveaboard weekend course:
Great way to spend a weekend: Learn the basics while living aboard
Dates: 8th & 9th Sept: Places available please enquire today
Please enquire about future dates

 

ICC: 2 day Prep & Test

Venue: Kilmore Quay Marina
Dates: Please note your interest and we will arrange a course
Limited numbers: Max 5
Cost: €295 includes accommodation & exam
BOOKING NOW

 

VHF Radio Course:                                        
Next available Course:     Please enquire for next proposed date
Venue: Wexford Boat Club
2 day course with DoT exam
Dates: In Planning for early October: please lodge your interest NOW to secure a place
Next course : Please note your interest and we will arrange a course
Limited numbers: Max 10  

 

ICC Preparation and Examination

International Certificate of Competence
As required for bareboat charter abroad
Next course:  Options See Schedule
Day Test only: By Arrangement
Venue: Kilmore Quay
Cost: €295 (includes accommodation on board)
Limited to 5 candidates: Full (Please lodge your interest for the next course early)
Call for further information
Private and tailored course available for groups/families

                                 

Yachtmaster Coastal and Offshore Preparation Course

Designed to get you through the ISA or RYA Practical Exam
5 day live aboard course with practical and theory instruction
Night sailing, Passage Planning, Pilotage, MOBs, Confined quarter handling and more.
All mileage and night hours count on your logbook.
Staring/finishing in Kilmore Quay
Exam arranged as immediate follow on or at a later stage.
Course dates:  In planning for Sept
Cost : €750
Limited numbers, examiner arranged, early booking recommended.

 

Milebuilding /Holiday Cruising

Exciting destinations such as the Isles of Scilly's, Wales, Isle of Mann, West Cork
For Mileage building & skippering experience you can join in on a cruise
which will tick all the boxes for your Logbook.
Then again you can just chill and enjoy a wonderful sailing experience and take in the sights.

See:  Upcoming Courses Page for more information

• The sailing courses will run through-out the summer. (March-Oct)
• The boat is also available for charter as a bareboat or skippered.
• Family and group cruises arranged
  Please contact us for a chat about your options and
  we can add you to our crew list for regular updates.
  

 

Range of Activities

Learn to Sail in Ireland with Sailing Ireland, Irelands leading sailing school for adult sailors.
Sailing Ireland are based in Kilmore Quay, Co. Wexford.
Try a Sail Taster day with Sailing Ireland, Ireland's top sailing school and yacht charter company.
Experience the thrill of helming a modern yacht in the beautiful sailing waters around the
Saltee Islands and Irelands South East coast.
Whether you are a novice to sailing looking to start in yachting and eager to learn to sail in
a stress-free and fun environment or a more experienced sailor wishing to gain a sailing 
qualification, then you are on the right tack.
In Sailing Ireland, we take pride in passing on our love of sailing in a relaxed enjoyable manner.
Sailing Ireland sailing school take a long-term interest in all our students by offering free advice.
We want to ensure that you achieve your goals and enjoy your time while sailing with us to get
optimum benefits from a sailing course or cruise.
Sailing Ireland offers advice on the best route to further develop your new skills and we can recommend you to clubs in your area whether it's racing or short/long distance cruising which interests you.
Sailing Ireland also offer a one stop shop for training in navigation theory, VHF radio and electronic navigation equipment.
The large number of students who return to Sailing Ireland for follow on courses and cruises are a  testament that our philosophy is correct.
Many of our students have achieved their Yachtmaster Qualifications and are now working
 in the sailing industry or cruising afar on their own boats.
See our testimonial section for feedback from past students and cruise trippers.
You can improve your boating skills with a customised crew or family training day
on your own boat or if preferred on our sailing school boat.
(Berthing, sail trim, safety manoeuvres, man overboard recovery, Med. Mooring etc..)
Boat delivery and assisted deliveries available. (Learn as you go and gain confidence)
Mile-building cruises and Yachtmaster experience courses available.
Sailing Ireland sail the latest yachts which are passed by the MSO
to passenger boat standard (MSO licence #1014)

Challenge yourself for something new... You'll Love It

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. This qualification automatically entitles you to the ICC Cert for chartering abroad.
Sailing Ireland is an ISA accredited 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.

Sailing ireland offer the full ISA Cruising Scheme, Shore based Navigation, VHF Radio and ICC Certification Courses as well as beginners 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 +353 (0) 86 171 3800 for free advice and a chat about your best options to reach your dream.

You can also email us at: sailing@sailingireland.ie

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