Irish National Sailing & Powerboat School Courses
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About Us
The Irish National Sailing and Powerboat School is based on the West Pier, Dun Laoghaire, in County Dublin. Since our establishment in 1978, we have provided sailing and powerboat training to approximately 170,000 trainees. We have a team of full-time instructors which allows us get you on the water all year round. We have a great passion for our sport and enjoy nothing more than introducing it to beginners for the first time. Whether you have been sailing for many years or are a complete beginner, we would love to get you on the water with us.
Experienced Staff
Our qualified instructors are passionate about sailing and passing on their knowledge.
Personal Development
There is something for everyone no matter your age or ability, our courses are sure to provide you with a challenge.
Modern Methods
Children are divided into age categories and level of experience. We believe in learning through pressure-free, relaxed and fun environment.
Trusted School
After over 40 years in existence we believe our experience, excellent reputation, hospitality and competitive prices are a combination that offers you, our customer, an excellent experience every time!
safe and fun
What Makes the INSS Stand Out
We prioritise the health and safety of our students while learning through fun.
We understand that as a parent, your child's safety is paramount. At Irish National Sailing and Powerboat School, we believe our students deserve to be in the best hands at all times. Students will be taught by one of our team of experienced instructors and we are fully insured. We have an excellent safety record and pride ourselves on this and our superb reputation.
The training ground for the majority of our courses is the picturesque Dublin Bay, which is ideal for sailing. On our advanced yacht sailing courses we head further afield to Malahide and Greystones.
Our team here at the INSS is experienced and highly trained and fully insured. We pride ourselves on having a passionate and skilled team of instructors to teach our courses.
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Whether you want to introduce your child to the world of sailing or are an adult looking
to learn how to confidently crew a boat, we offer a variety of courses for all skill levels.
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Irish National Sailing School Invites You to Sail
We are an open and friendly sailing school. We have a wide variety of craft available for teaching on all our courses. From our most basic small yaks to our teaching yacht, all craft are perfectly suited to teach every level from novices on their first day of powerboating to the advanced driver going to sea in rougher weather.
- Modern methods
- Over 40 years in existence
- Skilled Instructors
- Lifelong Learning
- Latest Equipment
- Small adult class sizes
IT'S A GOOD DAY
We Will Help You Achieve Your Goal
We put emphasis on making our classes interesting and diverse with a particular focus on the practical skills and getting on the water.
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A FAMILY BUSINESS RUNNING FOR OVER 40 YEARS
We strive to ensure a friendly and familial environment
Set up by Alistair Rumball in 1978, the sailing school had very humble beginnings, with the original clubhouse on Dun Laoghaire’s main street. Throughout the late 1970s and 1980s the business began to establish a foothold, and in 1991 the Irish National Sailing School relocated to its current premises at the foot of the West Pier.
Throughout the 1990s the business continued to build on its reputation and became the training institution of choice for budding sailors. The 2000s saw the business break barriers – firstly by introducing more people to the water than any other organisation, and secondly pioneering low cost course fees and making sailing more accessible for everyone.
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Hooked! - My 12 year old goes to Saturday sailing club after doing summer camp. He’s hooked and absolutely loves it! The instructors are great and very good with the kids - if you live locally with kids, it’s a no brainier! 
Gary C
08/10/2022
Irish National Sailing & Powerboat School
West Pier, Dun Laoghaire, Co.Dublin
Phone
+353 1 2844195
sailing@inss.ie