The Start Sailing Course introduces you to the basics of sailing. If you’re a fan of getting wet, then Dinghies are for you. Want to stay dry - try our beginner yacht course for adults.
Price: €199 per person
Syllabus
This course runs on the syllabus of Royal Yachting Association Level 1 and comprises of 12 hours tuition. Put simply we start at the beginning – it is assumed that all participants have no previous dinghy sailing experience but are water confident and have a can-do attitude with regard to getting to grips with life aboard a small dinghy! The course syllabus includes:
- Learning how to Rig (Assembling your boat)
- Pre-launch safety checks.
- What clothing is the right clothing to wear?
- Weather - what conditions are safe for me?
- Turning the boat around - Tacking and Gybing.
- Setting the sails according to what angle you’re sailing at to the wind.
- Capsize recovery - Getting the boat back upright!
- Learning how to determine the direction the wind is coming from.
- Ropework!
What you’ll get from the course
This course will provide you with a fantastic foundation in the sport of sailing – by the end of your time with us you will know the basics well and be ready to up the ante and sign up for a Level 2 Course.
The Boat
Your training boat is the Laser Pico – a versitile dinghy designed with the sailing school in mind, complete with reefable sail and plenty of cockpit space for you to get comfortable in.
Gear
We provide everything – from your wetsuit to Lifejacket / Buoyancy Aid to waterproof jackets to wear whilst afloat. All you need to bring along is swimwear, shower gear, a towel, spare pair of clothes, a packed lunch and most importantly a can do attitude.
Course Dates 2020
Courses run from 9.30am to 5.30pm on Saturdays and 10am-5.30pm on Sundays.
- Course 10: Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July
- Evening Course 1: Tuesday 7th, Wednesday 8th, Tuesday 14th, Wednesday 15th July (6-9pm each evening) - Fully Booked
- Course 11: Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July
- Course 12: Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th July
- Evening Course 2: Tuesday 21st, Wednesday 22nd, Tuesday 28th, Wednesday 29th July (6pm-9pm each evening)
- Course 13: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July
- Course 14: Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August
- Evening Course 3: Tuesday 4th, Wednesday 5th, Tuesday 11th, Wednesday 12th August (6pm-9pm each evening)
- Course 15: Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August
- Course 16: Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th August
- Course 17: Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd August
- Course 18: Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th August
- Additional Courses will be announced for September
The course fees are €199.
Amendments to bookings due to COVID-19
- In light of the current situation, we have significantly relaxed our booking terms and conditions. If courses cannot run due to issues relating to COVID-19 we will move bookings without penalty, or refund fees where a suitable alternative cannot be found.
- Please see the current schedule alterations here.
- If you make a future booking, please be reassured that if the course is unable to go ahead due to restrictions extending we will reschedule the course to a time of your convenience or refund the fees.
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Once you have chosen a date that suits you can book by calling us on 01 2844195 or online below. Once you have booked in, we'll send you a confirmation email outlining your course, its date and start / finish times. Please ensure to have read our Terms and Conditions prior to enrolling. Our cancellation policy for this course can be viewed here.
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