With the summer season getting underway and fleets returning to the water across the country, now is the perfect time to take your own sailing to the next level. For sailors considering a future as an instructor, the journey begins with developing the practical skills and confidence required to lead others safely afloat.
Before stepping onto an Instructor Course, sailors must demonstrate a high standard of helmsmanship, seamanship and boat handling through the Irish Sailing pre-entry assessment process.
The official Irish Sailing SBSS Pre-Entry Preparation Guide outlines the practical manoeuvres, drills and background knowledge expected of instructor candidates before attending a course. From rudderless sailing and capsize recovery to close-quarters boat handling and sailing efficiency, the guide provides a clear framework for preparation.
Whether you are pursuing dinghy, keelboat or catamaran instructing qualifications, the guide is designed to help candidates understand the required standard and prepare effectively ahead of assessment.
With training centres around the country preparing for a busy summer season, now is an excellent opportunity to build experience on the water and begin working towards an instructing pathway within the sport.
Download the Pre-Entry Preparation Guide here.