Irish National Sailing School
GKNS Afterschool Sailing 2026
Overview
GKNS Afterschool Sailing
This three week programme provides an enjoyable and progressive way for children to learn to sail. We start at the beginning – rig the boats, learn the ropes and then get onboard. Over the three weeks children will have lots of fun learning sail techniques, rules of the road, capsize recovery and meteorology. Sailing also teaches them life skills including – Confidence, Communication, Creativity, Determination, Independence and Teamwork.
The course runs for 3 weeks on Wednesday afternoons, on the following dates:
May: 20th, 27th
June: 3rd
Cost for 3 sessions: €90
NOW AVAILABLE TO BOOK FOR REMAINING TWO SESSIONS
What to Bring
Students will be provided with a wetsuit, or they are welcome to use their own
Footwear: Old Trainers / Wetsuit Booties / Crocs (flip flops are not suitable for the activity)
Raincoat/waterproof jacket to wear over wetsuit
Swimming Togs (to be worn under wetsuit) and Towel
Wetsuit. Please note wetsuits must be long sleeved and long legged. Shortie wetsuits are not suitable for the Irish weather!
PLEASE ENSURE ALL ITEMS ARE CLEARLY NAMED
