We have a large fleet of boats to suit all abilities. Different size Dinghies, Keelboats and Catamarans. All our courses are Irish Sailing Association or Royal Yachting Association certified.
Keelboats
Keelboats offer a mainly 'dry' sail. Our fleet of 3 Jeanneau Sun 2000's are 20 feet long and provide the sailor with plenty of comfortable space in the cockpit and great performance.
Why should I choose keelboats?
* Brilliant boats for an introduction to cruising, their responsiveness and comfort is great for a student looking to skipper their own boat or take that first step in cruising training.
* We go more in depth into navigation and we can take you on trips and day sails.
* The sailor doesn't have to be too agile.
* Keelboat sailing is perfect if you have a heavier body - so you don't have balance difficulties.
* Keelboat sailing is comfortable if you are tall - there is plenty of space, so you don't have to hunch up.
* No capsizing - so you don't get wet and have to pull yourself back into the boat.
* More responsive than yachts, so your learn the practical skills of sailing faster.
Dinghy Sailing
Dinghy Sailing is more responsive and you would wear a wetsuit to sail. We have a range of different types and sizes of dinghy, so we have one to suit your size and ability. New boats were added to the fleet this year, to offer you great fun on the water.
Why should I choose Dinghies?
* Dinghies are the most responsive sailing vessel you can sail, which means you learn more, faster - get it wrong, get wet!
* You can solo sail - which means you can sail a boat on your own.
* You can also sail with 1 or 2 crew, depending on which boat you are sailing.
* Dinghies are faster and more fun.
* The instructor teaches you from a safety boat, so from day one you are sailing your own boat.
* Dinghy sailing is brilliant fun, exhilarating and can become very competitive.
* NOT recommended if you are unfit or have a large body, as you need to be able to pull yourself back into the boat after a capsize.
Comfort - There are over 100 wetsuits of all shapes and sizes too, from xxs to xxl. We stock a large range of neoprene booties to keep your feet warm. Both wetsuits and booties are rentable from us, or you can bring your own. Plus a stock of spray tops are available to help keep away wind chill.
Safety - We have a stock of helmets to protect you from the boom, which are optional for over 16's. A full range of boyancy aids and lifejackets in every size are provided and must be worn at all times. We work on a training ratio of 1 instructor to a maximum of 6 beginner students or 8 improver students.
Cruising
If you are looking for a little more comfort and want to explore the irish coastline, then cruising is for you. Find out about courses and charter of our fantastic NEW 37foot luxury yacht
Beginners
Aiming for Level 1. You can start with a 2 day weekend course trying for your Level 1.
Aiming for Level 2. Take a 5 Day course and try for your Level 1 and 2 in the 5 days or come for 2 or 3 weekends, firstly achieving your Level 1 and then your Level 2.
Improvers
The step from Level 2 to Level 3 is a big one, so we created our Improvers Stepping Stones to Level 3. You will sail a combination of different dinghies, the catamaran and keelboats on this course. First we blow out the cobwebs and refresh your skills, then start to fine tune your sailing skills, learn trapeze, spinnaker and much more. You will experience sailing dinghies, catamarans and keelboats. Join one of our Improvers weekends or 5 day courses and aim for Level 3 through our series of three Improver Steps.
Advanced Sailing Skills
This is a challenging course for the experienced sailor, teaching you some advances skills to control your boat. Designed to teach the experienced sailor some new tricks and improve on some old ones. We are running this course over 8 days, to give the sailor a chance to really polish up his/her sailing & navigation skills, with adventure sailing trips to Bere Island and much more. If you plan to buy a day boat for exploration trips & day sails, then this a great course for you. Those that want to become instructors, this course will help to bring you a up to Pre Entry Level. You need to be of Level 3 standard, at least, to take this course.
Pre Entry
A 2 Day Familiarisation & Assessment course. You must be of Advanced Sailing Skills Level 4 sailing ability in dinghies with asymmetric spinnaker & trapeze. We highly recommend the 6 day course, plus the 2 day Pre Entry.
