Courses for Instructors, Volunteers, Training Centre Staff

 

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Id Course Name Start Date Organisation Location Cost Instructors Notes
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.
10131 Instructor Pre-entry Assessment (Sailing Instructor - Dinghy) 2026/10/1111/10/2026 Irish National Sailing & Powerboat School
Contact:
Glyn Williams
01 2844195
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Full Details
Dublin Lead Instructor:
  • David Boles
On successfully completing your Pre-entry Assessment you will be eligible to attend an Irish Sailing 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.
10105 Regional Safety Leader 2026/10/1717/10/2026 Irish Sailing
Contact:
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Dublin 40.00
10140 SBSS Instructor Revalidation Workshop (Dinghy) 2026/10/1717/10/2026 The Oysterhaven Centre
Contact:
Sinead Hurley
021-4770738
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Full Details
Cork Lead Instructor:
  • Tim Lowney
Attending and successfully completing this workshop will revalidate all your Instructor Certificates within the Small Boat Sailing Scheme up to and including Senior Instructor. 
10141 Safeguarding 1 - Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness Course 2026/10/1919/10/2026 Irish Sailing
Contact:
Full Details
Dublin 20.00
Venue: Zoom Platform Times: 1830 to 21:30 (you must attend the full 3hours)  Bookings can be made directly with Irish Sailing through our online shop: https://www.sailing.ie/Shop?cId=89  All Instructors, Coaches, Children’s Officers and Designated Liaison Persons (DLP) must complete an Irish Sailing or LSP 3-hour Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness Course. This course educates participants on the implementation of best practice in protecting the welfare of children involved in sport. This Certificate is Valid for 3 Years The Certificate is Valid for 3 Years and may be revalidated by completing the Online Module at https://able.ineqe.com/apps/sportireland/coaches/introduction.php  
10142 Safeguarding 1 - Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness Course 2026/10/2222/10/2026 Irish Sailing
Contact:
Full Details
Dublin 20.00
Venue: Zoom Platform Times: 1830 to 21:30 (you must attend the full 3hours)  Bookings can be made directly with Irish Sailing through our online shop: https://www.sailing.ie/Shop?cId=89  All Instructors, Coaches, Children’s Officers and Designated Liaison Persons (DLP) must complete an Irish Sailing or LSP 3-hour Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness Course. This course educates participants on the implementation of best practice in protecting the welfare of children involved in sport. This Certificate is Valid for 3 Years The Certificate is Valid for 3 Years and may be revalidated by completing the Online Module at https://able.ineqe.com/apps/sportireland/coaches/introduction.php  
10130 Sailing Instructor (Dinghy) 2026/10/2323/10/2026 Dunmore East Adventure Centre
Contact:
Aine
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Full Details
Waterford Lead Instructor:
  • Rupert Musgrave
Moderating Instructor:
  • Colum McCaffrey StaffMember
23rd, 24th, 25th, 29th & 30th Oct 2026 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
10113 Sailing Instructor (Dinghy) 2026/10/2424/10/2026 The Oysterhaven Centre
Contact:
Sinead Hurley
021-4770738
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Cork Lead Instructor:
  • Eimear Murphy
Moderating Instructor:
  • Tim Lowney
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
10135 Powerboat Instructor 2026/10/2424/10/2026 Safe Water Training Cong
Contact:
Donnchadh Mac Cobb
086 315 2389
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Mayo Lead Instructor:
  • Donnchadh MacCobb
Moderating Instructor:
  • Robert Landers
Pre-requisites: hold a Valid Irish Sailing Instructor qualification, minimum age 17, Irish Sailing Powerboat Pre-entry Assessment, Valid Emergency Care Certificate, Current Irish Sailing Garda Vetting Clearance, Valid Safeguarding 1 Certificate & Current Irish Sailing Membership 
10136 Instructor Pre-entry Assessment (Powerboat) 2026/10/2424/10/2026 Safe Water Training Cong
Contact:
Donnchadh Mac Cobb
086 315 2389
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Full Details
Mayo
Upon successful completion of this Pre-entry Assessment you will be eligible to attend an Irish Sailing Powerboat Instructor Course.  Please now take time to get your course pre-requisites in place: 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. 
10099 Sailing Instructor (Dinghy) 2026/10/2626/10/2026 Lough Ree Yacht Club
Contact:
IN HOUSE COURSE
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Westmeath Lead Instructor:
  • Claire Toohey
Moderating Instructor:
  • Eddie English
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
10119 Sailing Instructor (Dinghy) 2026/10/2626/10/2026 Royal St George Yacht Club
Contact:
Karin Ryan
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Dublin Lead Instructor:
  • Johanne Murphy
Moderating Instructor:
  • Kevin Leonard
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
10144 Safety Boat Instructor 2026/11/0909/11/2026 Petersburg OEC
Contact:
Ronan O'Connor
(094) 954 6483
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Galway Lead Instructor:
  • Donnchadh MacCobb
Pre-requisites: Irish Sailing Powerboat Instructor qualification, Irish Sailing Safety Boat Cert, Valid First Aid, Current Irish Sailing Garda Vetting Clearance, Valid Safeguarding 1 Certificate &hold a VHF Licence.  Successful completion of this course revalidates all currently held Powerboat Instructor Certificates up to and including Senior 
10117 Sailing Instructor (Dinghy) 2026/11/1414/11/2026 Royal Irish Yacht Club
Contact:
Mark McGibney
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Full Details
Dublin Lead Instructor:
  • Kevin Leonard
Moderating Instructor:
  • Jack Hannon
November Weekends : 14th, 15th, 20th & 21st & 22nd Nov 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
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
10132 Sailing Instructor (Dinghy) 2027/03/2222/03/2027 Blessington Sailing Club
Contact:
Val Fox
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Full Details
Wicklow Lead Instructor:
  • Johanne Murphy
Moderating Instructor:
  • Kevin Leonard
"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"
10145 Sailing Instructor (Dinghy) 2027/03/3030/03/2027 Scouting Ireland - 8uCalafort Dun Laoghaire
Contact:
Dublin Lead Instructor:
  • Johanne Murphy
Moderating Instructor:
  • Colum McCaffrey StaffMember
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