Training » Current Scheduled Training Courses

Courses for instructors and club / centre volunteers / employees.

 

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  • All courses scheduled and notified to Irish Sailing are itemised on this list.
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Id Course Name Start Date Organisation Location Cost Instructors Notes
9510 Instructor Pre-entry Assessment (Sailing Instructor - Dinghy) 2025/07/1818/07/2025 The Oysterhaven Centre
Contact:
Sinead Hurley
 Cork Lead Instructor:
  • Jeff Cochrane
Upon successful completion of this Pre-entry Assessment you will be eligible to attend an Irish Sailing Instructor Course. Please now take time to get your course pre-requisites in place: Irish Sailing National Powerboat Certificate and Log, Valid Emergency Care Certificate, Current Irish Sailing Garda Vetting Clearance, Valid Safeguarding 1 Certificate and Current Valid Irish Sailing Membership These need to be in place before, and not after, you attend the Instructor Course.
9242 Instructor Pre-entry Assessment (Sailing Instructor - Dinghy) 2025/07/1919/07/2025 Fastnet Marine Education Centre
Contact:
Tim Lowney
Timothy.lowney@corketb.ie
Book Here
 Cork Lead Instructor:
  • Ruth Ennis
Fully booked - Upon successful completion of this Pre-entry Assessment you will be eligible to attend an Irish Sailing Instructor Course. Please now take time to get your course pre-requisites in place: Irish Sailing National Powerboat Certificate and Log, Valid Emergency Care Certificate, Current Irish Sailing Garda Vetting Clearance, Valid Safeguarding 1 Certificate and Current Valid Irish Sailing Membership These need to be in place before, and not after, you attend the Instructor Course.
9350 Sailing Instructor (Dinghy) 2025/08/1111/08/2025 The Oysterhaven Centre
Contact:
Sinead Hurley
021-4770738
Book Here
Full Details
 Cork Lead Instructor:
  • Claire Toohey
Course Pre-requisites: Minimum age 17, Irish Sailing SBSS Pre-entry Assessment, Irish Sailing National Powerboat Certificate, Valid Emergency Care Certificate, Current Irish Sailing Garda Vetting Clearance, Valid Sport Ireland Safeguarding 1 Certificate & hold current valid Irish Sailing Membership
9500 Instructor Pre-entry Assessment (Sailing Instructor - Dinghy) 2025/08/1111/08/2025 Courtown Sailing Club
Contact:
Mary-Louise Doran
Open to Public
Book Here
 Wexford Lead Instructor:
  • Jack Hannon
Upon successful completion of this Pre-entry Assessment you will be eligible to attend an Irish Sailing Instructor Course. Please now take time to get your course pre-requisites in place: Irish Sailing National Powerboat Certificate and Log, Valid Emergency Care Certificate, Current Irish Sailing Garda Vetting Clearance, Valid Safeguarding 1 Certificate and Current Valid Irish Sailing Membership These need to be in place before, and not after, you attend the Instructor Course.
9449 Powerboat Instructor Revalidation Workshop 2025/08/1616/08/2025 Safe Water Training Cong
Contact:
Donnchadh MacCobb
Book Here
 Mayo Lead Instructor:
  • Donnchadh MacCobb
Attending and successfully completing this 1-day workshop will revalidate all your Instructor Certificates within the National Powerboat Training Scheme up to and including Senior Instructor.
9351 Sailing Instructor (Dinghy) 2025/08/1818/08/2025 The Oysterhaven Centre
Contact:
 Cork Lead Instructor:
  • Claire Toohey
Course Pre-requisites: Minimum age 17, Irish Sailing SBSS Pre-entry Assessment, Irish Sailing National Powerboat Certificate, Valid Emergency Care Certificate, Current Irish Sailing Garda Vetting Clearance, Valid Sport Ireland Safeguarding 1 Certificate & hold current valid Irish Sailing Membership
9450 Sailing Instructor (Dinghy) 2025/08/1818/08/2025 Fastnet Marine Education Centre
Contact:
Tom Lowney
FULLY BOOKED
Book Here
 Cork Lead Instructor:
  • Ruth Ennis
Course Pre-requisites: Minimum age 17, Irish Sailing SBSS Pre-entry Assessment, Irish Sailing National Powerboat Certificate, Valid Emergency Care Certificate, Current Irish Sailing Garda Vetting Clearance, Valid Sport Ireland Safeguarding 1 Certificate & hold current valid Irish Sailing Membership
9488 Instructor Pre-entry Assessment (Sailing Instructor - Dinghy) 2025/08/2323/08/2025 Galway Bay Sailing Club
Contact:
Eimear Schumacher
086 8126181
Book Here
Full Details
 Galway Lead Instructor:
  • Brian Ward
Upon successful completion of this Pre-entry Assessment you will be eligible to attend an Irish Sailing Instructor Course. Please now take time to get your course pre-requisites in place: Irish Sailing National Powerboat Certificate and Log, Valid Emergency Care Certificate, Current Irish Sailing Garda Vetting Clearance, Valid Safeguarding 1 Certificate and Current Valid Irish Sailing Membership These need to be in place before, and not after, you attend the Instructor Course.
9448 Instructor Pre-entry Assessment (Sailing Instructor - Dinghy) 2025/08/3030/08/2025 Howth Yacht Club
Contact:
Matthew Cotter
Open to Public
Book Here
 Dublin Lead Instructor:
  • David Boles
Upon successful completion of this Pre-entry Assessment you will be eligible to attend an Irish Sailing Instructor Course. Please now take time to get your course pre-requisites in place: Irish Sailing National Powerboat Certificate and Log, Valid Emergency Care Certificate, Current Irish Sailing Garda Vetting Clearance, Valid Safeguarding 1 Certificate and Current Valid Irish Sailing Membership These need to be in place before, and not after, you attend the Instructor Course.
9511 Instructor Pre-entry Assessment (Sailing Instructor - Dinghy) 2025/08/3030/08/2025 Royal St George Yacht Club
Contact:
Karin Ryan
TEL +353 (0) 1  2801811 ext.3
Book Here
Full Details
 Dublin Lead Instructor:
  • Johanne Murphy
Upon successful completion of this Pre-entry Assessment you will be eligible to attend an Irish Sailing Instructor Course. Please now take time to get your course pre-requisites in place: Irish Sailing National Powerboat Certificate and Log, Valid Emergency Care Certificate, Current Irish Sailing Garda Vetting Clearance, Valid Safeguarding 1 Certificate and Current Valid Irish Sailing Membership These need to be in place before, and not after, you attend the Instructor Course.
9471 Instructor Pre-entry Assessment (Sailing Instructor - Dinghy) 2025/08/3131/08/2025 Howth Yacht Club
Contact:
Matthew Cotter
Open to Public
Book Here
 Dublin Lead Instructor:
  • David Boles
Upon successful completion of this Pre-entry Assessment you will be eligible to attend an Irish Sailing Instructor Course. Please now take time to get your course pre-requisites in place: Irish Sailing National Powerboat Certificate and Log, Valid Emergency Care Certificate, Current Irish Sailing Garda Vetting Clearance, Valid Safeguarding 1 Certificate and Current Valid Irish Sailing Membership These need to be in place before, and not after, you attend the Instructor Course.
9485 Senior Instructor (Sailing) 2025/09/0101/09/2025 Irish Sailing
Contact:
Hilary/Fiona
01 2800239
Book Here
 Dublin 400.00 Lead Instructor:
  • Claire Toohey
September 1st – 5th, 9:15 – 18:00 each day Venue: Galway Bay Sailing Club SBSS Senior Instructor Pre-requisite requirements for this course: Min 19 years; Recommendation from Centre Principal; Valid first aid certificate; Safeguarding 1 - Certificate; Valid Garda Vetting clearance; Hold a valid Sailing Instructor (Dinghy, Catamaran, Keelboat) Certificate; Must have completed the SBSS Instructor pre-entry assessment within the last 12 months; or hold a Small Boat Sailing Scheme Advanced Instructor qualification; Must hold an Irish Sailing Safety Boat Certificate; Must have at least 50 days working as an Irish Sailing SBSS Instructor teaching SBSS courses spread over 2 seasons in 2 or more different organisations.
9486 Senior Instructor (Powerboat) 2025/09/0101/09/2025 Irish Sailing
Contact:
Hilary/Fiona
01 02800239
Book Here
 Dublin 400.00 Lead Instructor:
  • Claire Toohey
September 1st – 5th, 9:15 – 18:00 each day Venue: Galway Bay Sailing Club SBSS Senior Instructor Pre-requisite requirements for this course: Min 19 years; Recommendation from Centre Principal; Valid first aid certificate; Safeguarding 1 - Certificate; Valid Garda Vetting clearance; Hold a valid Sailing Instructor (Dinghy, Catamaran, Keelboat) Certificate; Must have completed the SBSS Instructor pre-entry assessment within the last 12 months; or hold a Small Boat Sailing Scheme Advanced Instructor qualification; Must hold an Irish Sailing Safety Boat Certificate; Must have at least 50 days working as an Irish Sailing SBSS Instructor teaching SBSS courses spread over 2 seasons in 2 or more different organisations.
9487 Senior Instructor (Windsurfing) 2025/09/0101/09/2025 Irish Sailing
Contact:
Hilary/Fiona
01 2800239
Book Here
 Dublin 400.00 Lead Instructor:
  • Claire Toohey
September 1st – 5th, 9:15 – 18:00 each day Venue: Galway Bay Sailing Club SBSS Senior Instructor Pre-requisite requirements for this course: Min 19 years; Recommendation from Centre Principal; Valid first aid certificate; Safeguarding 1 - Certificate; Valid Garda Vetting clearance; Hold a valid Sailing Instructor (Dinghy, Catamaran, Keelboat) Certificate; Must have completed the SBSS Instructor pre-entry assessment within the last 12 months; or hold a Small Boat Sailing Scheme Advanced Instructor qualification; Must hold an Irish Sailing Safety Boat Certificate; Must have at least 50 days working as an Irish Sailing SBSS Instructor teaching SBSS courses spread over 2 seasons in 2 or more different organisations.
9197 Instructor Pre-entry Assessment (Sailing Instructor - Dinghy) 2025/09/1313/09/2025 Mullingar Sailing Club
Contact:
COURSE FULL
Full Details
 Westmeath Lead Instructor:
  • Johanne Murphy
Upon successful completion of this Pre-entry Assessment you will be eligible to attend an Irish Sailing Instructor Course. Please now take time to get your course pre-requisites in place: Irish Sailing National Powerboat Certificate and Log, Valid Emergency Care Certificate, Current Irish Sailing Garda Vetting Clearance, Valid Safeguarding 1 Certificate and Current Valid Irish Sailing Membership These need to be in place before, and not after, you attend the Instructor Course
9102 Sailing Instructor (Dinghy) 2025/09/1919/09/2025 National Yacht Club
Contact:
Rebecca Hall
Private Members Only
 Dublin Lead Instructor:
  • Johanne Murphy
Moderating Instructor:
  • Kevin Leonard
Course Pre-requisites: Minimum age 17, Irish Sailing SBSS Pre-entry Assessment, Irish Sailing National Powerboat Certificate, Valid Emergency Care Certificate, Current Irish Sailing Garda Vetting Clearance, Valid Sport Ireland Safeguarding 1 Certificate & hold current valid Irish Sailing Membership
9508 Sailing Instructor (Dinghy) 2025/10/1717/10/2025 Royal St George Yacht Club
Contact:
Karin Ryan
Book Here
 Dublin Lead Instructor:
  • Johanne Murphy
Moderating Instructor:
  • Kevin Leonard
Course Dates: 17th, 18th, 19th, 25 & 26th October Course Pre-requisites: Minimum age 17, Irish Sailing SBSS Pre-entry Assessment, Irish Sailing National Powerboat Certificate, Valid Emergency Care Certificate, Current Irish Sailing Garda Vetting Clearance, Valid Sport Ireland Safeguarding 1 Certificate & hold current valid Irish Sailing Membership
9352 Sailing Instructor (Dinghy) 2025/10/2525/10/2025 The Oysterhaven Centre
Contact:
Sinead Hurley
021-4770738
Book Here
Full Details
 Cork Lead Instructor:
  • Timothy Lowney
Course Pre-requisites: Minimum age 17, Irish Sailing SBSS Pre-entry Assessment, Irish Sailing National Powerboat Certificate, Valid Emergency Care Certificate, Current Irish Sailing Garda Vetting Clearance, Valid Sport Ireland Safeguarding 1 Certificate & hold current valid Irish Sailing Membership
9294 Sailing Instructor (Dinghy) 2025/10/2727/10/2025 National Yacht Club
Contact:
Rebecca Hall
Private Members Only
 Dublin Lead Instructor:
  • Johanne Murphy
Moderating Instructor:
  • Kevin Leonard
Course Pre-requisites: Minimum age 17, Irish Sailing SBSS Pre-entry Assessment, Irish Sailing National Powerboat Certificate, Valid Emergency Care Certificate, Current Irish Sailing Garda Vetting Clearance, Valid Sport Ireland Safeguarding 1 Certificate & hold current valid Irish Sailing Membership
9472 Sailing Instructor (Dinghy) 2026/05/0202/05/2026 Mullingar Sailing Club
Contact:
David Maxwell
Open to Public
Book Here
 Westmeath Lead Instructor:
  • Johanne Murphy
Course runs 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 9th & 10th May 2026 Course Pre-requisites: Minimum age 17, Irish Sailing SBSS Pre-entry Assessment, Irish Sailing National Powerboat Certificate, Valid Emergency Care Certificate, Current Irish Sailing Garda Vetting Clearance, Valid Sport Ireland Safeguarding 1 Certificate & hold current valid Irish Sailing Membership