A full list of what’s on this January and February in the INSS
We’re delighted to be starting back for another year of sailing and powerboat training. Given the time of the year we’ve a lot of shorebased programmes, but there’s still activity on the water too!
Children’s Sailing
The Junior Club Saturday sailing commences on Saturday 1st February and runs over the 4 Saturdays that month. The sailing continues into March, April and May. Full details are here: Junior Club – Saturday Sailing
We’re also happy to report that the February Mid-Term sailing week for ages 4-6 years, 7-10 years, 11-14 years and 15-17 years will run from Monday 17th to Friday 21st February.
There’s also an Irish Sailing SSBS Dinghy Instructor course taking place over the mid-term, running Tuesday 18th to Saturday 22ndf February. There’s two places remaining. More Here…
For Adults – Shorebased Courses
Day Skipper Theory
There’s plenty on ashore! First off we’ve launched a new format for the Day Skipper Theory Course this Spring. We’re trialing a schedule of one night per week (Tuesdays) from mid-January to the end of March. The first course starts on Tuesday 14th January, and there’s places remaining. For those who want a more condensed course we’ve got a separate course in February on Wednesday evenings and full days on Saturdays. Full information on both courses can be found here…
Coastal Navigation for Small Boats
We’re delighted to say there’s a huge increase in interest for intermediate and advanced powerboat qualifications. The Coastal Navigation for Small Boats course is the perfect short Navigation and Theory course to prepare for these practical courses. Our first course of the year takes place on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th January, there’s 3 places remaining. Learn More…
VHF SRC Radio Courses
We’ve an Irish Department of Transport accredited VHF course running on Friday 10th (6-9pm) and Saturday 11th (9am-6pm) January – Fully Booked
The next course is scheduled towards the end of February, running Monday 24th, Tuesday 25th, Wednesday 26th and Thursday 28th from 6.30-9.30pm each evening. Full Information…
World Sailing – Sea Survival
The first course of 2025 season takes place on Friday 28th February (6-10pm) and Saturday 1st March (9.30am-5pm). This course is suitable for offshore racing, as well as for Irish Commercial Endorsements for passenger boat skippers. Learn More…
For Adults – Afloat
Yachting – Competent Crew / Day Skipper
• Course 1: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th January, Saturday 1st to Monday 3rd February
• Course 2: Monday 27th to Friday 31st January
• Course 3: Friday 7th to Sunday 9th, Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th February
• Course 4: Monday 24th to Friday 28th February
More:
– Competent Crew
– Day Skipper Practical
Coastal Skipper Practical Course
• Course 1: Monday 10th to Friday 14th February
Full Details…
ICC Sail Direct Assessments
• Assessment 1: Friday 24th January
• Assessment 2: Thursday 6th February
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Powerboating – Introduction to Powerboating
• Course 1: Saturday 11th January – Fully Booked
• Course 2: Saturday 18th January – 1 place remaining
• Course 3: Saturday 1st February
• Course 4: Saturday 15th February – 1 place remaining
• Course 5: Saturday 22nd February
More Information…
Powerboating – National Powerboat Certificate
• Course 1: Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th January – 1 place remaining
• Course 2: Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th January
• Course 3: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th January
• Course 4: Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd February
• Course 5: Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th February
• Course 6: Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th February
• Course 7: Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd February
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Safety Boat Certificate
• Course 1: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th January – Fully Booked
• Course 2: Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th February
Full Details…
Advanced Powerboat Course
• Course 1: Saturday 25th (9.30am-9pm) and Sunday 26th (10am-5pm) January
Learn More…
