This is a one day Sailing Skills and Theory assessment on Saturday 5th April 2025 from 0900-1700.

It will be held at Sligo Yacht Club.

If possible please keep Sunday 6th April free also incase of bad weather. This gives us more options toward achieving the Pre Entry Assessment.

You will find useful info on what to expect here... as well as a rough breakdown of the assessment.

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https://www.sailing.ie/Portals/0/documents/SBSS-Pre-Entry-Practical-Trainee-Prep.pdf

IMPORTANT PRE-REQUISITES

you MUST now ensure that you have the following Course Pre-requisites in

place BEFORE you take up your place on the Irish Sailing Instructor Course.

a) Powerboat Level 1 Minimum

b) Emergency First Aid cert

c) Child Safeguarding Level 1 Minimum

d) Garda Vetting Clearance

e) Current Irish Sailing Membership

Please wear full wetsuit, buoyancy aid and gear suitable for Dinghy sailing. You will also need a packed lunch, as well as warm clothing to change into afterwards.

Be sure to review and study for the Theory Papers in advance. You will be presented with only 1 of the 3 papers on the day.

Links to Sample Papers below...

https://www.sailing.ie/Portals/0/ISA-Dinghy-Pre-entry-Paper-1.pdf

https://www.sailing.ie/Portals/0/ISA-Dinghy-Pre-entry-Paper-2_1.pdf

https://www.sailing.ie/Portals/0/documents/ISA-Dinghy-Pre-entry-Paper-3_1.pdf

Sophie is more than happy to help with the Theory Prep side of things, contact her on 0879596607 if you'd like some help with the above theory.

Please Note that upon successful completion of your Pre Entry Assessment, you must attend a your instructor course within 12 months.

SBSS Sailing Instructor Pre-Entry