Cara Na Mara Kids' Sailing Course - Aimed at ages 6 -10.

Course Description

The programme covers some of the essential sailing skills needed for children to become competent, independent sailors and also includes a strong emphasis on the skills & knowledge that will allow them to appreciate and enjoy the water & outdoor environment.

Cara na Mara provides a child centred approach to introducing children to sailing and the marine environment. The Irish Sailing Association (ISA) syllabus takes an interactive approach to teaching. Each course in the programme consists of a series of games, tasks, activities and experiments that will help children to discover, explore and practise the skills and knowledge they need, while under the supervision and leadership of an ISA Instructor.

Places are limited. Boats are provided as part of the course fee.

Eligibility for the CARA NA MARA Sailing Course

1. Applicants must have an interest in learning to sail.

2. Applicants must be members of Mullingar Sailing Club. This is included in the course cost.

3. Aged 6 years or older on 24th July 2023.

Notes for Parents/Guardians

All applicants must be in possession of an adequate, approved buoyancy aid which must be worn at all times while on the water and on the foreshore.
Wearing a wetsuit while on the water is also required for each sailor’s safety as well as comfort. Going on the water during courses without a wetsuit is only permitted with the permission of the instructor in charge.
Participants are not permitted to use mobile phones during the course. Phones should ideally be left at home as the club takes no responsibility for phone loss, theft or damage during the course. Phone contact between parents & participants in an emergency is possible via the Senior Instructor or Junior Organiser.
A parent or an adult representative of each participant is expected to assist (for one half day) in the shore based running of the course.
The club’s Codes of Conduct for junior course participants and for parents/guardians are available on the Mullingar Sailing Club website. Parents/Guardians will be expected to make their children aware of the club's Code of Conduct and to adhere to the club’s Code of Conduct for Parents/Guardians.
The committee Of Mullingar Sailing Club reserves the right to:

Limit the number of applicants.
Accept applications subject to suitability for the course.
Implement its Disciplinary Procedure to suspend a student/participant if necessary.

WHAT TO BRING

The equipment and clothing your child should bring on their sailing course are as follows;

ALWAYS BRING;

* Shoes that may be worn in the water (not flip flops).

* Swimming costume - to wear under a wetsuit.

* Wetsuit (short type or full length)

* Buoyancy aid.

* Towel

* Warm hat and a sun hat.

* Sun cream (SPF50).

* Waterproof jacket, trousers & footwear for use on land activities.

* Full change of warm clothes - just in case!

* A drink & snack in re-sealable containers.

IF YOU HAVE THEM, BRING;

* Wetsuit booties.

* Waterproof top or cagoule for use on the water.

* Any medication etc. required during the day with written instructions.

Do try to put your child's name on everything belonging to them and pack spare dry clothing in a separate plastic bag which will keep its contents dry if dropped onto a wet changing room floor.