Galway Bay Sailing Club

🌊 Seoltóireacht trí Ghaeilge

Monday Mornings | 9:30am – 1:00pm

Give your child the chance to learn, practice and enjoy Irish in a fun, active environment on the water.

This program is designed for children aged 7–11 (primary school age) and combines introductory sailing with spoken Irish, creating a relaxed and engaging way to build confidence in both.

⛵ What to Expect

Based on the child-centered approach of Cara na Mara, children will:

• Learn the basics of sailing through games and activities
• Build confidence on and around the water
• Practice Irish naturally through fun, everyday interaction
• Explore the marine environment in a safe and supportive setting

🌱 Learning Through Experience

The focus is on:

• Enjoyment and participation
• Confidence building
• Developing a love for the outdoors and the sea

While children will pick up key sailing skills, the emphasis is on fun, discovery, and using Irish in a natural way — not formal instruction or testing.

💬 Gaeilge on the Water

Children are encouraged to:

• Speak and hear Irish throughout the session
• Build vocabulary in a practical, memorable way
• Gain confidence using Irish outside the classroom

SPrevious knowledge or experience

No previous knowledge or experience is required

Medical Conditions

You must inform in advance if the participant has any know medical conditions, special needs and or behavior considerations that we should be aware of and or that would impact there ability to participate safely in all the activities.

Equipment

Buoyancy aids are provided by GBSC. Wetsuits are available however if sailors have their own wetsuits and boots, that is preferable for their own comfort.

Footwear

Sandals, Flip Flops, Crocs or other similar open shoes are NOT recommended.

We recommend Runners, Aqua Shoes or Wetsuit Boots.

On the Day

Please bring:

• Your own wetsuit (if you have one)
• Booties or old runners
• Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses.
• Towel, change of socks / underwear.
• Warm dry clothing for when you come out of the water.
• A notebook and pen/pencil (for coursework).
• Lunch each day (if your course runs for the full day), water, hot drink.

Jewellery

We advise against wearing of jewellery, rings, necklaces etc. during courses as they can be either lost, become entangled and/or lead to injury.

Lost, found or stolen

Items left behind will be kept for a period of two week and if not claimed may be disposed of or repurposed thereafter.

​The GBSC cannot accept responsibility for any items lost, stolen or damaged.

Unsure which course to choose

Please review our Pathway Overview Page for a simple breakdown of what is covered in each course, the experience required and the progression from one course to another.

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