Master the Essentials Before You Set Sail!

Build a strong foundation with our expert-led onshore training courses. Gain the knowledge and confidence you need to navigate, plan, and stay safe on the water.

Shore Based & Online

Courses to complement and upskill – we offer a mixture of shorebased classroom courses as well as online options.

Essential Navigation & Seamanship

The fundamental RYA online navigation course.

Coastal Navigation for Small Boats

A short theory course that is ideal for powerboaters.

CEVNI Assessment for Inland Waterways

Required for inland endorsements to European Certificates.

Day Skipper Theory

Comprehensive Navigation, Pilotage and Passage Planning for Yacht Skippers.

First aid course

An intensive course giving an excellent overview of effectively administering First Aid.

Outboard Engine Course

Learn the ins and outs of maintaining and repairing an outboard engine.

Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Offshore Theory

Undertaking the Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore Assessment, build on the Day Skipper.

RYA Professional Practices and Responsibilities (PPR) Course

An online course for those using RYA qualifications for Commercial Endorsements.

World Sailing Offshore Safety Sea Survival

Designed to give pleasure boaters and racers the confidence to understand what to do in an emergency.

VHF Marine Radio SRC Courses

The Irish Department of Transport Accredited Course.

Learn the Theory. Prepare for Adventure. Excel on the Water.

Our courses build on your practical experience. Designed to give you both confidence and competence to plan and execute your time afloat safely and enjoyably.

We understand that it can sometimes be difficult to decide what you need to do, so please don’t hesistate to get in touch to 01 2844195 or sailing@inss.ie with any questions.