Category 1 – Irish Sailing Clubs
Definition: Constituted clubs in the Republic of Ireland with open membership, engaged in the organisation of sailing and/or leisure boating activities for their members.
Category 2 – National Organisations
Definition: Clubs, associations or similar bodies committed to working with Irish Sailing on a regional or nationwide basis to promote sailing and/or boating activities for specific strategic interest groups.
Examples:
• Cruising Organisation
• Education Third Level
• National Racing Organisation
• Sailability Organisation
• Other National Bodies
Category 3 – Local Organisations
Definition: Community-based organisations such as clubs, associations, schools, companies or committees promoting sailing, windsurfing or leisure boating locally for persons who may or may not be members of a Category 1 Club.
Examples:
• Education Second Level
• Local Club
• Local Racing
• Northern Ireland Clubs
Category 4 – Class Associations
Definition: Organisations committed to promoting participation and/or competition in a particular class or classes of boat on a nationwide basis.
Category 5 – Training Centres
Definition: Sailing schools, training centres, or businesses providing sailing activities and Irish Sailing accredited training programmes.
Examples:
• Club Training Centre: Operates as part of a Category 1 Club and delivers Irish Sailing accredited training programmes to club members and the wider community.
• Open Training Centre: An independent, usually commercial, training centre not linked to a sailing club or specialist organisation, offering Irish Sailing accredited training to the public.
• Specialist Training Centre: A centre operated by a specific organisation such as the Defence Forces or a third-level college, providing Irish Sailing accredited training within its own structure.