Irish National Sailing School
Competent Crew or Day Skipper 2026 C17
Overview
Our Competent Crew and Day Skipper courses are designed to refine and build upon previously sailing experience with a view of crewing or skippering your own boat one day! Please note that these courses are run in conjunction and as a result share a booking page.
RYA Competent Crew / Day Skipper Practical Course 17: Friday 12th to Sunday 14th June, Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June
Where to meet
All courses meet at Dun Laoghaire Marina at 9.30am on first day of course. The finish times of the course each day will vary depending on destinations and weather conditions.
The Boat
This course is held on board our Elan 36 ‘Beaufort Venture.’ It is a 36-foot cruising yacht with 6 berths, full kitchen including stove and fridge, as well as toilet and shower facilities.
Sleeping arrangements & berthing port overnight
We will aim to berth overnight in Dun Laoghaire each evening, so that you will be free to head off home and re-join the boat in the morning.
Alternatively, if you do not live locally you are welcome to stay on board. We do not supply sleeping bags or sheets for the bunks, we require clients to bring their own sleeping bag and pillow for all courses.
There will be one late evening sail, the day of which will be agreed with the Skipper at the beginning of the week.
Gear Provided
We provide foul weather waterproofs and lifejackets.


