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Id Course Name Start Date Organisation Location Cost Instructors Notes
10082 Instructor Pre-entry Assessment (Sailing Instructor - Dinghy) 2026/08/2929/08/2026 Royal Irish Yacht Club
Contact:
Mark McGibney
087 9481707
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Full Details
Dublin Lead Instructor:
  • Kevin Leonard
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.
10094 Instructor Pre-entry Assessment (Sailing Instructor - Dinghy) 2026/08/3030/08/2026 Royal Irish Yacht Club
Contact:
Mark McGibney
Club Members Only
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Full Details
Dublin Lead Instructor:
  • Kevin Leonard
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.
10102 Instructor Pre-entry Assessment (Sailing Instructor - Keelboat) 2026/08/3131/08/2026 Bray Sailing Club
Contact:
Ann-Marie Grace
COURSE FULL
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Wicklow Lead Instructor:
  • David Boles
Upon successful completion of this Pre-entry Assessment you will be eligible to attend an Irish Sailing Keelboat 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
9917 Instructor Pre-entry Assessment (Sailing Instructor - Dinghy) 2026/09/1212/09/2026 Mullingar Sailing Club
Contact:
David Maxwell
COURSE FULL
Westmeath Lead Instructor:
  • Johanne Murphy
2 Day Course 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.
10079 Powerboat Instructor Revalidation Workshop 2026/09/1212/09/2026 Irish National Sailing & Powerboat School
Contact:
Glyn Williams
Open to Public
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Full Details
Dublin Lead Instructor:
  • Robin Kay
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.
10101 Instructor Pre-entry Assessment (Sailing Instructor - Dinghy) 2026/09/1212/09/2026 Wicklow Sailing Club
Contact:
Club Members only
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Full Details
Wicklow Lead Instructor:
  • Jack Hannon
On successfully completing your Pre-entry Assessment you will be eligible to attend an Irish Sailing Powerboat Instructor Course. As you prepare for your course, please take some time to ensure that all required pre-requisites are in place: Irish Sailing National Powerboat Certificate and Log Valid Emergency Care Certificate Current Irish Sailing Garda Vetting Clearance Valid Safeguarding 1 Certificate Current valid Irish Sailing Membership To help you get the most from your Instructor Course and avoid any issues with participation, all of the above requirements must be completed before attending the course, rather than afterwards. If you have any questions about these requirements, please make sure to address them in advance of your course date. We look forward to supporting you on your instructor journey.
9946 Instructor Pre-entry Assessment (Sailing Instructor - Dinghy) 2026/09/1313/09/2026 Bray Sailing Club
Contact:
Caitriona Noonan
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Full Details
Wicklow 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.
10103 Sailing Instructor (Keelboat) Conversion 2026/09/1919/09/2026 Bray Sailing Club
Contact:
Ann-Marie Grace
COURSE FULL
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Wicklow Lead Instructor:
  • David Boles
Course participants must already hold an Irish Sailing (Dinghy) or (Keelboat) Instructor qualification. Successful completion of this course will revalidate all existing SBSS qualifications up to and including Senior Instructor. Pre-requisites: minimum age 17, Irish Sailing Keelboat Pre-entry Assessment, Irish Sailing National Powerboat Certificate, Valid Emergency Care Certificate, Current Irish Sailing Garda Vetting Clearance, Valid Safeguarding 1 Certificate and hold current valid Irish Sailing Membership.
9787 Instructor Pre-entry Assessment (Sailing Instructor - Dinghy) 2026/09/2626/09/2026 Greystones Sailing Club
Contact:
Mark Hanley
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Wicklow 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
10037 Instructor Pre-entry Assessment (Sailing Instructor - Dinghy) 2026/09/2626/09/2026 Blessington Sailing Club
Contact:
Val Fox
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Full Details
Wicklow 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
10078 Instructor Pre-entry Assessment (Sailing Instructor - Dinghy) 2026/10/0303/10/2026 Scouting Ireland - 8uCalafort Dun Laoghaire
Contact:
Eimear Byrne
In-House
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.
10098 Instructor Pre-entry Assessment (Sailing Instructor - Dinghy) 2026/10/1010/10/2026 Blessington Sailing Club
Contact:
Val Fox
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Full Details
Wicklow 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.
10105 Regional Safety Leader 2026/10/1717/10/2026 Irish Sailing
Contact:
Full Details
Dublin 40.00
10099 Sailing Instructor (Dinghy) 2026/10/2626/10/2026 Lough Ree Yacht Club
Contact:
IN HOUSE COURSE
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Full Details
Westmeath Lead Instructor:
  • Claire Toohey
To attend this course, you must meet all of the following pre-requisites: Be at least 17 years of age Successfully complete the Irish Sailing SBSS Pre-entry Assessment Hold a valid Irish Sailing National Powerboat Certificate Hold a valid Emergency Care Certificate Have current Irish Sailing Garda Vetting Clearance Hold a valid Sport Ireland Safeguarding 1 Certificate Hold a current and valid Irish Sailing Membership
9770 Senior Instructor (Sailing) 2026/11/0707/11/2026 Irish Sailing
Contact:
Hilary/Fiona
01 2800239
Full Details
Dublin 400.00 Lead Instructor:
  • Donnchadh MacCobb
Location Colaite Uisce, Mayo 7,8,13,14,15 November 2026 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.  
9771 Senior Instructor (Powerboat) 2026/11/0707/11/2026 Irish Sailing
Contact:
Hilary/Fiona
01 2800239
Full Details
Dublin 400.00 Lead Instructor:
  • Donnchadh MacCobb
Location Colaiste Uisce, Mayo - Dates 7, 8, 13, 14,15 November 2026 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.  
9772 Senior Instructor (Windsurfing) 2026/11/0707/11/2026 Irish Sailing
Contact:
Hilary/Fiona
01 2800239
Full Details
Dublin 400.00 Lead Instructor:
  • Donnchadh MacCobb
Location Colaiste Uisce, Mayo 7,8,13,14,15 November 2026 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.  
10108 Go! Windsurfing Instructor 2026/11/2323/11/2026 Petersburg OEC
Contact:
Brian Ward
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Galway Lead Instructor:
  • Shane McElligott
Moderating Instructor:
  • Daniel Keegan
Course Dates: 23rd, 24th, 25th, & 30th November and 1st & 2nd December 2026. Pre-requisites: minimum age 17, Signed Personal Ability Declaration - Go!4It light and strong wind modules, Irish Sailing National Powerboat Certificate, Valid Emergency Care Certificate, Current Irish Sailing Garda Vetting Clearance, Valid Safeguarding 1 Certificate & Irish Sailing Membership
10038 Advanced Instructor Endorsement 2027/03/1313/03/2027 Blessington Sailing Club
Contact:
Val Fox
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Full Details
Wicklow Lead Instructor:
  • Johanne Murphy
Course is run over 2 weekends: 13th &14th March and 20th & 21st March 2027. Pre-requisites: Irish Sailing Instructor with 20 days logged, Irish Sailing Safety Boat Cert, Valid First Aid, Current Irish Sailing Garda Vetting Clearance, Valid Sport Ireland Safeguarding 1 Certificate & hold current valid Irish Sailing Membership. Successful completion of this course revalidates all currently held SBSS Instructor Certificates up to and including Senior.
10084 Sailing Instructor (Dinghy) 2027/03/2020/03/2027 Sligo Yacht Club
Contact:
Nancy Rooney
0877766477
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Full Details
Sligo Lead Instructor:
  • David Boles
To attend this course, you must meet all of the following pre-requisites: Be at least 17 years of age Successfully complete the Irish Sailing SBSS Pre-entry Assessment Hold a valid Irish Sailing National Powerboat Certificate Hold a valid Emergency Care Certificate Have current Irish Sailing Garda Vetting Clearance Hold a valid Sport Ireland Safeguarding 1 Certificate Hold a current and valid Irish Sailing Membership
10107 Sailing Instructor (Dinghy) 2027/05/1717/05/2027 Petersburg OEC
Contact:
Brian Ward
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Galway Lead Instructor:
  • Brian Ward
Moderating Instructor:
  • Shane McElligott
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