Welcome! If you are looking for training courses for your instructors, centre volunteers or your employees, you can find them here.

 

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The table below is automatically updated each time a new course is scheduled and approved.

  • All courses scheduled and notified to Irish Sailing are itemised on this list.
  • Please click on Book Here, within the table, to email the Club/Centre directly to book your place on a course.
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Id Course Name Start Date Organisation Location Cost Instructors Notes
9517 Advanced Instructor Endorsement 2026/03/2121/03/2026 Blessington Sailing Club
Contact:
Val Fox
Book Here
Full Details
Wicklow Lead Instructor:
  • Johanne Murphy
Course is run over 2 weekends: 21th & 22th March and 28th & 29th March 2026. 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.
9718 Instructor Pre-entry Assessment (Sailing Instructor - Dinghy) 2026/03/2121/03/2026 Howth Yacht Club
Contact:
Matthew Cotter
+353 83 881 9083
Book Here
Full Details
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.
9800 Local Safety Leader 2026/03/2121/03/2026 Irish Sailing
Contact:
Michael Keogh
Book Here
Dublin 40.00
The Course content will be delivered by Sarah Louise Rossiter (National Safety Lead) who has a wealth of experience in this area of race management. Details as follows: Date: Saturday 21st March 2026 Time: 10.00 to 17.00 Cost: €40 Venue: Waterford Harbour Sailing Club – X91 XV1X Minimum age 16yrs.
9811 Instructor Pre-entry Assessment (Sailing Instructor - Dinghy) 2026/03/2121/03/2026 The Oysterhaven Centre
Contact:
Sinead Hurley
Open to Public
Book Here
Full Details
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.
9841 Protest Committee 2026/03/2121/03/2026 Irish Sailing
Contact:
Book Here
Dublin 10.00
With the 2026 summer sailing season creeping up quickly, this is an opportunity to refocus on The World Sailing racing rules of sailing ( 2025-28), which over arch all our competitive sailing activity. This course designed to be an informative, interactive & engaging around the topic of racing rules and understanding the basics of how a protest committee conducts itself in terms of getting things right. Details as follows: § Date: Saturday 2st March 2026 § Time: 10.30am to 16.30pm § Cost: €10 § Venue: Royal Cork Yacht Club, P43 HD40. § Minimum age 16yrs. § Any equipment necessary: Note taking materials & phone/laptop to complete online knowledge quiz. Please Note: 1. Your booking is not completed until we have received your booking payment. 2. The course registration will close once full capacity has been reached.
9842 Protest Committee 2026/03/2121/03/2026 Irish Sailing
Contact:
Book Here
Dublin 10.00
With the 2026 summer sailing season creeping up quickly, this is an opportunity to refocus on The World Sailing racing rules of sailing ( 2025-28), which over arch all our competitive sailing activity. This course designed to be an informative, interactive & engaging around the topic of racing rules and understanding the basics of how a protest committee conducts itself in terms of getting things right. Details as follows: § Date: Saturday 2st March 2026 § Time: 10.30am to 16.30pm § Cost: €10 § Venue: Galway Bay Sailing Club H91 W678 § Minimum age 16yrs. § Any equipment necessary: Note taking materials & phone/laptop to complete online knowledge quiz. Please Note: 1. Your booking is not completed until we have received your booking payment. 2. The course registration will close once full capacity has been reached.
9665 Instructor Pre-entry Assessment (Sailing Instructor - Dinghy) 2026/03/2222/03/2026 Kinsale O.E.C.
Contact:
COURSE FULL
Cork Lead Instructor:
  • Tessa Kingston
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 .
9761 SBSS Instructor Revalidation Workshop (Dinghy) 2026/03/2222/03/2026 Sutton Dinghy Club
Contact:
David Johnson
0852602983
Book Here
Full Details
Dublin Lead Instructor:
  • David Boles
Attending and successfully completing this 1-day workshop will revalidate all your Instructor Certificates within the Small Boat Sailing Scheme up to and including Senior Instructor. 
9812 Instructor Pre-entry Assessment (Sailing Instructor - Dinghy) 2026/03/2222/03/2026 The Oysterhaven Centre
Contact:
Sinead Hurley
Open to Public
Book Here
Full Details
Cork Lead Instructor:
  • Timothy Lowney
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.
9870 Instructor Pre-entry Assessment (Sailing Instructor - Dinghy) 2026/03/2222/03/2026 Wexford Harbour Boat & Tennis Club
Contact:
Celeste O'Brien
Book Here
Wexford 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.
9698 Instructor Pre-entry Assessment (Sailing Instructor - Dinghy) 2026/03/2626/03/2026 Shackleton O.E.C
Contact:
Dublin 17 Lead Instructor:
  • Kevin Leonard
Venue - MYC Broadmeadow 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.
9645 Instructor Pre-entry Assessment (Sailing Instructor - Keelboat) 2026/03/2828/03/2026 Irish National Sailing & Powerboat School
Contact:
Glyn Williams
01 2844195
Full Details
Dublin Lead Instructor:
  • Kenneth Rumball
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 .
9684 Sailing Instructor (Dinghy) 2026/03/2828/03/2026 Mullaghmore Sailing Club
Contact:
Toni Lawley
Book Here
Full Details
Sligo Lead Instructor:
  • David Boles
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
9795 Local Race Officer 2026/03/2828/03/2026 Irish Sailing
Contact:
Michael Keogh
Book Here
Full Details
Dublin 45.00
Irish Sailing Local Race Officer Course - Saturday 28th March 2026 – Glandore Harbour Yacht Club This course is for anyone with an interest in learning about the relevant processes & procedures to effectively run successful racing in a safe and responsible manner. The course is open to members of all clubs and the training will be delivered by National Race Officer Michael Conway, who has a wealth of experience in effective race management. Details as follows: § Date: Saturday 28th March 2026 § Time: 10.30am to 16.30pm § Cost: €45 (inclusive of light lunch) § Venue: Glandore Harbour Yacht Club § Minimum age 16yrs. § Any equipment necessary: Note taking materials. Irish Sailing Local Race Officer Course - Saturday 28th March 2026 – Glandore Harbour Yacht Club This course is for anyone with an interest in learning about the relevant processes & procedures to effectively run successful racing in a safe and responsible manner. The course is open to members of all clubs and the training will be delivered by National Race Officer Michael Conway, who has a wealth of experience in effective race management. Details as follows: § Date: Saturday 28th March 2026 § Time: 10.30am to 16.30pm § Cost: €45 (inclusive of light lunch) § Venue: Glandore Harbour Yacht Club Minimum age 16yrs. § Any equipment necessary: Note taking materials.
9808 Senior Instructor (Sailing) 2026/03/2828/03/2026 Irish Sailing
Contact:
Fiona or Hilary
Book Here
Full Details
Dublin Lead Instructor:
  • Tessa Kingston
The Oysterhaven Centre, Kinsale, Co. Cork 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.
9809 Senior Instructor (Powerboat) 2026/03/2828/03/2026 Irish Sailing
Contact:
Fiona & Hilary
Book Here
Full Details
Dublin Lead Instructor:
  • Tessa Kingston
The Oysterhaven Centre, Kinsale, Co. Cork 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 Powerboat Instructor Certificate; Must have at least 26 days working as an Irish Sailing Powerboat Instructor teaching powerboat courses spread over 2 seasons in 2 or more different organisations.
9810 Senior Instructor (Windsurfing) 2026/03/2828/03/2026 Irish Sailing
Contact:
Fiona & Hilary
Book Here
Full Details
Dublin Lead Instructor:
  • Tessa Kingston
The Oysterhaven Centre, Kinsale, Co. Cork 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 Go! Windsurfing Instructor Certificate; Must have worked as an Irish Sailing Go! Windsurfing Instructor teaching windsurfing courses spread over 2 seasons in 2 or more different organisations.
9869 Protest Committee 2026/03/2828/03/2026 Irish Sailing
Contact:
Book Here
Dublin 10.00
With the 2026 summer sailing season creeping up quickly, this is an opportunity to refocus on The World Sailing racing rules of sailing ( 2025-28), which over arch all our competitive sailing activity. This course designed to be an informative, interactive & engaging around the topic of racing rules and understanding the basics of how a protest committee conducts itself in terms of getting things right. Details as follows: § Date: Saturday 28th March 2026 § Time: 10.30am to 16.30pm § Cost: €10 § Venue: Clontarf Sailing & Boat Club D03 F406 § Minimum age 16yrs. § Any equipment necessary: Note taking materials & phone/laptop to complete online knowledge quiz. Please Note: 1. Your booking is not completed until we have received your booking payment. 2. The course registration will close once full capacity has been reached.
9880 Instructor Pre-entry Assessment (Sailing Instructor - Dinghy) 2026/03/2929/03/2026 The Oysterhaven Centre
Contact:
Sinead Hurley
Book Here
Cork Lead Instructor:
  • Timothy Lowney
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.
9592 Sailing Instructor (Dinghy) 2026/03/3030/03/2026 Blessington Sailing Club
Contact:
Val Fox
Book Here
Full Details
Wicklow Lead Instructor:
  • Johanne Murphy
Moderating Instructor:
  • David Boles
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
9683 Sailing Instructor (Dinghy) 2026/03/3030/03/2026 Wexford Harbour Boat & Tennis Club
Contact:
Celeste O'Brien
COURSE FULL
Full Details
Wexford Lead Instructor:
  • Claire Toohey
Second 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
9790 Advanced Instructor Endorsement 2026/03/3131/03/2026 Glandore Harbour Yacht Club
Contact:
Kevin Percy
Book Here
Cork Lead Instructor:
  • David Harte
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. 
9855 Instructor Pre-entry Assessment (Sailing Instructor - Dinghy) 2026/04/0101/04/2026 Mayo Sailing Club
Contact:
Brian Courtney
Open to Public
Book Here
Mayo Lead Instructor:
  • Shane McElligott
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.
9780 Sailing Instructor (Dinghy) 2026/04/0202/04/2026 Greystones Sailing Club
Contact:
Mark Hanley
Book Here
Wicklow Lead Instructor:
  • David Garvey
Moderating Instructor:
  • Eimear Murphy
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
9850 SBSS Instructor Revalidation Workshop (Dinghy) 2026/04/0404/04/2026 Sutton Dinghy Club
Contact:
David Johnston
Open to Public
Book Here
Dublin Lead Instructor:
  • David Boles
Attending and successfully completing this 1-day workshop will revalidate all your Instructor Certificates within the Small Boat Sailing Scheme up to and including Senior Instructor.
9601 Sailing Instructor (Dinghy) 2026/04/0606/04/2026 Sutton Dinghy Club
Contact:
David Johnston
Open to Public
Book Here
Dublin Lead Instructor:
  • Johanne Murphy
Moderating Instructor:
  • David Garvey
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
9667 Sailing Instructor (Dinghy) 2026/04/0606/04/2026 Kinsale O.E.C.
Contact:
COURSE FULL
Book Here
Full Details
Cork Lead Instructor:
  • Timothy Lowney
Moderating 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
9781 Sailing Instructor (Dinghy) 2026/04/0707/04/2026 Baltimore Sailing Club
Contact:
Dee Griffiths
Open to Public
Book Here
Cork Lead Instructor:
  • Eddie English
Moderating 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
9796 Sailing Instructor (Dinghy) 2026/04/0707/04/2026 Petersburg OEC
Contact:
Ronan O'Connor
0949546483 Petersburg@gretb.ie
Full Details
Galway Lead Instructor:
  • Brian Ward
Moderating Instructor:
  • Shane McElligott
Cost €400 - with full residential €615 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
9814 Sailing Instructor (Dinghy) 2026/04/0707/04/2026 The Oysterhaven Centre
Contact:
Sinead Hurley
Open to Public
Book Here
Full Details
Cork Lead Instructor:
  • Claire Toohey
Second Instructor:
  • Rupert Musgrave
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
9817 Sailing Instructor (Dinghy) 2026/04/0707/04/2026 Poolbeg Yacht & Boat Club
Contact:
David Bourke
Book Here
Full Details
Dublin 4 Lead Instructor:
  • David Boles
Moderating Instructor:
  • Johanne Murphy
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 
9837 Powerboat Instructor 2026/04/0707/04/2026 Safe Water Training Cong
Contact:
Robert Landers
IN-HOUSE ONLY
Mayo Lead Instructor:
  • Donnchadh MacCobb
Moderating Instructor:
  • Robert Landers
Pre-requisites: 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
9686 SBSS Instructor Revalidation Workshop (Dinghy) 2026/04/1212/04/2026 Blessington Sailing Club
Contact:
Val Fox
Book Here
Full Details
Wicklow Lead Instructor:
  • Johanne Murphy
Attending and successfully completing this 1-day workshop will revalidate all your Instructor Certificates within the Small Boat Sailing Scheme up to and including Senior Instructor.
9813 Instructor Pre-entry Assessment (Sailing Instructor - Dinghy) 2026/04/1212/04/2026 The Oysterhaven Centre
Contact:
Sinead Hurley
Open to Public
Book Here
Full Details
Cork Lead Instructor:
  • Timothy Lowney
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.
9883 Sailing Instructor (Dinghy) 2026/04/1717/04/2026 Bray Sailing Club
Contact:
Caitriona Noonan
Book Here
Wicklow Lead Instructor:
  • Johanne Murphy
17th 18th 19th and 25th, 26th April 2026. 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
9798 SBSS Instructor Revalidation Workshop (Dinghy) 2026/04/1818/04/2026 Baltimore Sailing Club
Contact:
Dee Griffiths
087 9260393
Book Here
Cork Lead Instructor:
  • Eddie English
Attending and successfully completing this 1-day workshop will revalidate all your Instructor Certificates within the Small Boat Sailing Scheme up to and including Senior Instructor. 
9867 Instructor Pre-entry Assessment (Sailing Instructor - Keelboat) 2026/04/1818/04/2026 Howth Yacht Club
Contact:
Matthew Cotter
Book Here
Dublin Lead Instructor:
  • David Garvey
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
9881 SBSS Instructor Revalidation Workshop (Dinghy) 2026/04/1919/04/2026 Malahide Yacht Club
Contact:
Aran Gibney
Book Here
Full Details
Dublin Lead Instructor:
  • David Boles
Attending and successfully completing this 1-day workshop will revalidate all your Instructor Certificates within the Small Boat Sailing Scheme up to and including Senior
9824 Instructor Pre-entry Assessment (Sailing Instructor - Dinghy) 2026/04/2525/04/2026 Lough Derg Yacht Club
Contact:
Mairead Rigney
Book Here
Full Details
Tipperary Lead Instructor:
  • Ruth Ennis
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
9633 Sailing Instructor (Dinghy) 2026/04/2727/04/2026 Shackleton O.E.C
Contact:
Dublin 17 Lead Instructor:
  • Johanne Murphy
In House Course - Location Malahide yacht Club/Shackleton
9861 Go! Windsurfing Instructor 2026/04/2727/04/2026 Kinsale College of Further Education
Contact:
Jeff Cochrane
Closed to Public
Cork Lead Instructor:
  • Jeff Cochrane
Moderating Instructor:
  • Jamie Knox
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
9472 Sailing Instructor (Dinghy) 2026/05/0202/05/2026 Mullingar Sailing Club
Contact:
David Maxwell
086 8201350
Book Here
Westmeath Lead Instructor:
  • Johanne Murphy
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
9719 Sailing Instructor (Dinghy) 2026/05/0202/05/2026 Howth Yacht Club
Contact:
Matthew Cotter
+353 83 881 9083
Book Here
Full Details
Dublin Lead Instructor:
  • David Boles
Dates May 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 
9826 Advanced Instructor Endorsement 2026/05/0202/05/2026 Lough Derg Yacht Club
Contact:
Mairead Rigney
Book Here
Full Details
Tipperary Lead Instructor:
  • Ruth Ennis
This course will run over two weekends 2/3 May & 9/10 May 2026 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. 
9818 Instructor Pre-entry Assessment (Sailing Instructor - Dinghy) 2026/05/0808/05/2026 Skerries Sailing Club
Contact:
Olive Parker
087 2664202
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 .
9793 Advanced Instructor Endorsement 2026/05/1414/05/2026 The Oysterhaven Centre
Contact:
Sinead Hurley
021-4770738
Book Here
Full Details
Cork Lead Instructor:
  • Claire Toohey
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.
9700 Go! Windsurfing Instructor 2026/05/1515/05/2026 Shackleton O.E.C
Contact:
Dublin 17 Lead Instructor:
  • Daniel Keegan
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
9872 Sailing Instructor (Dinghy) 2026/05/2929/05/2026 Skerries Sailing Club
Contact:
Olive Parker
087 2664202
Book Here
Full Details
Dublin Lead Instructor:
  • Kevin Leonard
Dates 29, 30 & 31 May, 6 & 7 June. 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
9775 Sailing Instructor (Dinghy) 2026/06/0101/06/2026 Galway Bay Sailing Club
Contact:
Eimear Schumacher
Open to Public
Book Here
Galway Lead Instructor:
  • Ruth Ennis
Moderating Instructor:
  • Brian Ward
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 
9730 Advanced Instructor Endorsement 2026/06/0202/06/2026 Galway Bay Sailing Club
Contact:
Eimear Schumacher
COURSE FULL
Galway Lead Instructor:
  • Claire Toohey
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. 
9764 Senior Instructor (Sailing) 2026/06/0808/06/2026 Irish Sailing
Contact:
Hilary/Fiona
01 2800239
Full Details
Dublin 400.00 Lead Instructor:
  • Johanne Murphy
Moderating Instructor:
  • Eddie English
Location Malahide Yacht 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.  
9765 Senior Instructor (Powerboat) 2026/06/0808/06/2026 Irish Sailing
Contact:
Hliary/Fiona
01 2800239
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Dublin 400.00 Lead Instructor:
  • Johanne Murphy
Moderating Instructor:
  • Eddie English
Location - Malahide Yacht 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.  
9766 Senior Instructor (Windsurfing) 2026/06/0808/06/2026 Irish Sailing
Contact:
Hilary/Fiona
01 2800239
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Dublin 400.00 Lead Instructor:
  • Johanne Murphy
Moderating Instructor:
  • Eddie English
Location: Malahide yacht 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.  
9868 Sailing Instructor (Dinghy) 2026/06/1313/06/2026 Howth Yacht Club
Contact:
Matthew Cotter
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Dublin Lead Instructor:
  • David Boles
June 13th/14th 20th/21st 27th/28th 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 
9825 Sailing Instructor (Dinghy) 2026/06/1515/06/2026 Lough Derg Yacht Club
Contact:
Mairead Rigney
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Tipperary Lead Instructor:
  • Johanne Murphy
Moderating 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 
9703 Instructor Pre-entry Assessment (Sailing Instructor - Dinghy) 2026/08/1717/08/2026 Glandore Harbour Yacht Club
Contact:
Kevin Percy
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Cork Lead Instructor:
  • Timothy Lowney
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.
9767 Senior Instructor (Sailing) 2026/08/2424/08/2026 Irish Sailing
Contact:
Hilary/Fiona
01 2800239
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Dublin 400.00 Lead Instructor:
  • Claire Toohey
Location Lough Derg Yacht 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.  
9768 Senior Instructor (Powerboat) 2026/08/2424/08/2026 Irish Sailing
Contact:
Hilary/Fiona
01 2800239
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Dublin 400.00 Lead Instructor:
  • Claire Toohey
Location - Lough Derg Yacht 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.  
9769 Senior Instructor (Windsurfing) 2026/08/2424/08/2026 Irish Sailing
Contact:
Hilary/Fiona
01 2800239
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Dublin 400.00 Lead Instructor:
  • Claire Toohey
Location: Lough Derg yacht 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.  
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
9770 Senior Instructor (Sailing) 2026/11/0707/11/2026 Irish Sailing
Contact:
Hilary/Fiona
01 2800239
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Dublin 400.00 Lead Instructor:
  • Donnchadh MacCobb
Location Colaite Uisce 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
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Dublin 400.00 Lead Instructor:
  • Donnchadh MacCobb
Location - Colaiste Uisce - 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
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Dublin 400.00 Lead Instructor:
  • Donnchadh MacCobb
Location Colaiste Uisce 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.