Secondary Schools
Overview
Available Programmes: Transition Year, Watersports, Regattas and Yacht Adventures
Duration: Course: One 3 Hour Sailing Lesson over a course of between 6 to 10 Weeks or once off session
The Irish National Sailing & Powerboat School has delivered Secondary School Sailing programmes for in excess of 25 years. The sport of sailing fosters the ethic of teamwork, promotes leadership abilities and enhances communication among participants. It’s a sport where success comes from both physical ability and as well as mental application and has proven to be very complimentary to many Transition Year programmes.
Get in touch with our Schools’ Programme Co-ordinator Vonnie to discuss what we can do for you on 01 2844195, or by email to sailing@inss.ie.
Second Level / TY Programmes
How it works
A typical programme would see a school integrate one 3 hour sailing lesson into their timetable per week over a course of between 6 to 10 weeks. The programme follows the structure of the Irish Sailing/Royal Yachting Associations’ Level 1 syllabus and is taught by our experienced instructors, who in addition to being qualified sailing instructors also hold first aid qualifications and are Garda vetted. A student’s performance is monitored each lesson they attend, with the results of which are forwarded on to teachers on completion of the course. The continuous assessment element gives both us and the school an insight into the student’s application over the duration of their time with us.
We conform to all safety requirements as prescribed by the Irish Sailing Association and the Royal Yachting Association as well as all regulatory standards. We are full insured, have an excellent safety record and are always striving to ensure safe enjoyment whilst participating in any of our activities.
Watersports Tours
School Tours are an excellent way to introduce your students to water sports such as sailing or kayaking in a challenging and entertaining manner. You can be confident that your students will have a great time, all while learning a new skill in a safe controlled environment.
We conform to all safety requirements as prescribed by the Irish Sailing Association and the Royal Yachting Association as well as all regulatory standards. We are full insured, have an excellent safety record and are always striving to ensure safe enjoyment whilst participating in any of our activities.
Extracurricular Lessons
Extracurricular lessons can be organised for after school or at weekends are ideal for introducing your students to sailing in a safe and relaxed manner. We provide all safety equipment and specialist gear. The programmes follow the syllabus laid down by the ISA and RYA with each student obtaining a certificate for their efforts at the conclusion of the programme.
These programmes are the perfect addition to a school’s extra-curricular offering and attract students both with and without previous experience, something which our team of instructors can cater for. Students are taught on board our fleet of dinghies and yachts as well as learning basic navigation skills.
Vonnie, our Schools’ Programme Co-ordinator would be delighted to chat about what we can offer to your school on 01 2844195, or by email to sailing@inss.ie.
School Regattas
Many school’s choose to celebrate their student’s sailing ability in a day long regatta event. We’ve currently a number of yearly events that allow students with sailing experience the chance to exhibit their abilities. What’s special about these events is that students of all ages can compete on a level playing field.
Our event divides students by ability and constructs teams of equal ability. Typically an older student will take on the mantle as team captain. Students race as teams in a series of short races culminating in the teams with the most victories competing for the overall winners. Please get in touch with us to chat about your school’s event.
Event Documents
These programmes are the perfect addition to a school’s extra-curricular offering and attract students both with and without previous experience, something which our team of instructors can cater for. Students are taught on board our fleet of dinghies and yachts as well as learning basic navigation skills.
Vonnie, our Schools’ Programme Co-ordinator would be delighted to chat about what we can offer to your school on 01 2844195, or by email to sailing@inss.ie.
Yacht Adventures
Students not only gain in-valuable experience at sea but also undertake more complex navigation and pilotage exercises planning their trip, all under the watchful eye of our chief instructor. These trips are perfect for Gaisce Awards but also develop student’s teamwork and communication skills as they develop passage plans, and interpret weather forecasts. Student’s leadership skills will be developed as they take charge of the yacht under the expert supervision of our chief instructor.