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Irish National Sailing School

Keelboat Level 1 | Beginner Sailing

Overview

Course :
Keelboat Level 1 | Beginner Sailing
Certification :
RYA Level 1 Start Sailing Certification
Course Times :
9.30am-5pm over two days
Cost :
€299

The Start Sailing Course introduces you to the basics of sailing. We offer this course in our fleet of J80 Sportsyachts, which are stable, dry, comfortable and are sailed as part of a team. The course leads to RYA Start Sailing Certification – Keelboat Level 1.

We follow the syllabus as laid down by The Royal Yachting Association. The following are all integral parts to the course as we get your sailing career underway!

  • Clothing – What to wear afloat and why.
  • Ropework – We get you up and running with some basic knots.
  • Rigging – How to put the boat together.
  • Weather – What’s good to get out in and ultimately what to avoid!
  • Setting the sails.
  • Steering – getting to grips with the tiller!
  • Wind Direction – how to determine where the wind is coming from.
  • Upwind, downwind and sailing at 90° to the wind!

Our cancellation policy for this course can be viewed here.

Gear Provided

All wet gear and safety equipment is provided by us – we provide waterproof clothing and lifejackets. It really is just a case of getting yourself here and letting us do the rest!

The Boat – J80 Keelboat

J80s are 26 foot long stable and responsive keelboats. They are sailed by crews of up to 6, however, on our courses there will be up to 4 students on board with the instructor.

Start Date: November 9, 2024
€100 per person
Attendees: 3/8
Start Date: October 19, 2024
€199 per person
Attendees: 3/8
Start Date: October 19, 2024
€199 per person
Attendees: 2/4
Start Date: October 12, 2024
€199 per person
Attendees: 4/4Full
Start Date: October 5, 2024
€199 per person
Attendees: 2/1Closed
Start Date: October 28, 2024
€475 per person
Attendees: 3/8
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