Local Organisations are associations, companies, schools, committees, societies or incorporated bodies, which have as one of their objects the organising, co-ordinating or teaching of sailing and/or leisure boating for people who may, or may not be members of a Club. Clubs located outside the Republic also affiliate as Local Organisations.

There are currently four types of Category 3 Local Organisations affiliated to Irish Sailing:

• Education Second Level
• Northern Ireland Club
• Local Club
• Racing Organisation

Subscription Rates to Irish Sailing (subject to change)

• Set by Irish Sailing board of Directors (Currently €250)