This course is an Irish Sailing certified Start Sailing Level 1 course. You will be trained by members of our Irish sailing Instructor team.

The course will offer trainees the opportunity to learn the basics of sailing... helming in a sailing Dinghy.

You will learn how to rig the boat, launch and recover safely and how to sail a triangular course on all points of sail.

The course leads to Irish Sailing | Start Sailing Certification - Dinghy Level 1.

Tell me more...

The course runs over two weekday evenings, Tuesday 24th + Wed 25th June 6.15pm - 9.30pm. Run in the few days before the primary schools break up for Summer, some final me-time for parents before the busy Summer begins.

How does it Work?

With 8 hours tuition, Irish Sailing Instructors will help you rig, sail faster and introduce you to the different aspects of helming our versatile single handed dinghy, the RS Pico.

Is there a syllabus?

Yes our Instructors will be following the Start Sailing syllabus and will be on the water with you the whole time coaching from club safety powerboats.

Click link below for Irish Sailing information

https://www.sailing.ie/Portals/0/Start-Sailing-2016.pdf

Conditions for acceptance for SYC training.

Applicants must be at least 18 yrs old.
All applicants shall have the following swim ability of 25 metre swim, 2 minutes treading water and 10 seconds under water. This may be tested and it is done in normal sailing gear without lifejacket. The aim of the test is for both confidence and competence in the water, both essential in sailing.

Booking Conditions

Sligo Yacht Club reserve the right to cancel a course if there are insufficient bookings. Fees will be refunded if we cancel a course.
All trainees agree to abide by Sligo Yacht Club - Code of Conduct.
Trainees or their legal guardians (in the case of trainees under 18yrs of age) agree that SYC may take their photograph or videos during the course and may use such material for training or on our website or other publicity material.
Sailing is a weather dependent sport and every effort will be made to make the best use of the prevailing and forecast conditions at the time of the course. However safety is paramount and sailing may be curtailed due to adverse weather conditions. Unfavorable weather conditions will not be grounds for refunds.
Where a place is cancelled with less than 72hrs notice prior to the start of the course, a refund will only be issued where SYC is able to fill the cancelled slot. All cancellations must be done by email to the Centre Principal, Sophie Skinner at training@sligoyachtclub.ie .
Trainees become temporary members of Sligo Yacht Club for the duration of the course.

Course Times:

This course runs from 6.15pm - 9.30 pm both Tuesdays. SYC is not responsible for any course participant outside these times.

Sailing Gear:

Wetsuit: half or full, full helps against knocks and bruises climbing in and out of boats.
Cag: A weather/wind protector jacket.
Buoyancy Aid: snug, secure fit (can be rented from the club for a €10 fee per week).
Wetsuit booties are ideal, but an old pair of trainers will do. These protect the feet when launching the boats and aid warmth.
Swimwear for under the wetsuit.
Rash Vest: helps prevent friction with the salt water and neoprene.
Towel.
Any medication taken, such as inhalers.
Sun Cream.
Sun Glasses (secure fit - likely to get dropped in water, not essential)
Warm, woolly hat and/or cap for sunny weather. Helps protect against knocks (from boom mostly!)
Sailing Gloves: fingerless gloves are useful.
Suitable warm change of clothing for after sailing. e.g. hoodie/fleece.
Wet Bag/Tub/Box for wet gear
Long hair: please tie-up.

All possessions should be taken home every evening and sailing gear should be rinsed.

Additional Conditions pertaining to SYC sailing courses due to Covid-19

In the event of a trainee not attending the course due to illness or if we have to request a group of trainees to remain at home because of a possible suspected case of Covid-19 SYC will not be providing a refund or rescheduling missed days.

The decision to cancel based on weather forecast will not be taken lightly and trainees will be advised as soon as is reasonably possible. As per booking conditions there will be no refunds for days lost to bad weather.

All persons should ensure compliance with current government and HSE Covid-19 guidelines.

Adult Dinghy Start Sailing course