Irish National Sailing & Powerboat School Courses
Explore Dublin Bay while learning a new skill. We’ve 40 years of experience getting people afloat.
Strike Day Sailing:
Teacher strike day? We’ve got you covered! Get your young sailors out of the house and onto the water for a full day of sailing and watersports fun.
Children’s Halloween Courses:
A spooky week of sailing adventures, fun and games. Activities are tailored to the weather conditions, including sailing on our yachts!
A FAMILY BUSINESS RUNNING FOR OVER 40 YEARS
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 passion 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!
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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


