Sailing Ireland is Irelands leading sailing school for adult sailors. Whether you are an absolute beginner wanting to learn to sail or the more experienced sailor wanting to gain more sailing qualifications then you have found the right harbour.
Sailing Ireland prides itself on passing on our love of sailing in a relaxed enjoyable environment. Sailing Ireland is Irelands leading sailing school and takes a real interest in all our students in order to ensure that they get the right advice and enjoy sailing with us to get the best from a sailing course or cruise.
Sailing Ireland also offer a one stop shop for training in navigation, VHF radio and electronic equipment.
Improve your boating skills with a customised crew or family training day on your own boat or if preferred on our sailing school boat. Boat delivery and assisted deliveries available.
Sailing Ireland sail the latest yachts which are passed by the MSO to passenger boat standard (MSO licence #1014)

Latest update -Thursday 10th.May 2012

Next available courses

Day Skipper/Competent Crew Course

^{ISA  Certificate course  Practical & Theory incl.}

Course dates: 28th May - 1st. June 2012

Location: Kilmore Quay, Wexford

Course to run over 5 days, Mon-Fri, Sleep on board

Limited numbers: 2 places open

VHF Course

GMDSS SRC Modules 1 &2
As required by law to operate a marine radio
for skippers and Instructors

Limited places:

Booking now for May Course
Course over 2 evenings + Saturday
Venue: Wexford Harbour Boat Club
Call for details(0861713800).

ICC Preparation and Examination

International Certificate of Competence

As required for bareboat charter abroad

Next course: 25-26th May

Venue: Kilmore Quay

Limited to 4 candidates

2 places open

Booking now.

For all of you lucky enough to receive a Sailing Ireland Gift Voucher over the Christmas,
please send Dermot an email with your contact details and you will be added to the circulation list.
Indeed anyone looking for information on up-coming courses and events should do the same.
Sailing will commence in March and we are looking froward to greeting you in Kilmore Quay on board Yola.

Latest News:

Sailing Ireland will have a second yacht available this season.
She is a fast cruiser/ racer and will primariarly be used for the sailing courses.
We will also be entering her (yet to be named) in the Round Ireland Race and in the Cork Week Regatta.
Places are available in both these world-class events and no racing experience will be necessary as we will be conducting a race training programme  in the lead up to boat events (June and July).
You will need some sailing experience and places are open to anyone who has completed a sailing course or has relevant racing experience.
Contact Dermot for more information and to register your interest.

Booking now for:

Vhf Radio course: SRC Modules 1 & 2. GMDSS & DSC. As required for Irish Operators Licence.

ICC course and assessment. Next date: 25-26th May.

See Upcoming Course page for more information.

Tall Ships2011 Race : photos from Yola