Irish National Sailing School
Summer Courses 2026 (15-17 Years) C5
Overview
Watching youngsters grow in confidence as they master the art of sailing is one of the great rewards for us. Our courses will entertain, challenge and stimulate your children as they learn how to master a sailing dinghy afloat – and have fun along the way.
Students are assigned to groups according to their age, as years of experience has taught us that the children get the most out of the course when training with their peers. Students are grouped according to their ages. Within these groups the students are then sub divided according to their experience.
We provide all essential gear for the course, boats and buoyancy aids, while wetsuits can be borrowed for the week. Our instructors are very experienced, we have a modern clubhouse facility with changing rooms and are fully insured. We have an excellent safety record and pride ourselves on our superb reputation.
Courses run Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm each day. We’re open for drop off from 8.30am each day of the course.
The course fees are €285 per person (€230 for 4-day weeks w/ bank holiday)
What to Bring
- Old Trainers / Wetsuit Booties / Crocs (flip flops are not suitable for the activity)
- Raincoat/waterproof jacket to wear over wetsuit
- Change of Clothes
- Hat and Sun cream
- Swimming Togs (to be worn under wetsuit) and Towel
- Wetsuit – can be rented from us (see below)
- T-Shirt and Sweatshirt, warm jumper for lunchtimes
- Packed Lunch and water. We are a nut free sailing school, nut products must not be brought in.
- Plastic bag for the wet wetsuit if your child is planning to change
- Logbook (Optional) – Logbooks – A Guide for Parents
Wetsuits
Wetsuits are available to rent for the course for €20 per week.
Collection occurs after registration on the first morning of the course and drop back at the end of the course.
For children aged 7-10 years who need help from parents to get into/out of wetsuits we will allow collection of wetsuits throughout the week preceding the course. Please email us if this is required for your child.
Wetsuit Care At Home
During your child's camp, they will take the wetsuit home after each day.
- Wash your wetsuit in cool, fresh water
- Leave it to dry outside (Please do not tumble dry)
- If still wet, leave it to drip dry in the shower
- By the next morning, it will be ready to wear!
- Your child can either wear the wetsuit into camp (pulled halfway with a jumper on top)
- Or they can bring it in to change after arriving
Thank you for caring for your INSS wetsuit!
Got your own wetsuit?
If a child is bringing their own wetsuit, please note wetsuits must be long sleeved and long legged. Shortie wetsuits are not suitable for the Irish weather!
