Each pathway opens unique opportunities to teach, travel, and inspire others on the water.
Sharpen Your Skills
Teaching sailing and powerboating is one of the best ways to refine your own abilities. Every session strengthens your understanding, sharpens your technique, and builds your confidence on the water. You’ll become a more capable sailor, leader, and communicator.
Inspire and Empower Others
As an instructor, you’ll do more than teach — you’ll help people gain confidence, independence, and a lifelong connection with the water. There’s real satisfaction in seeing others progress under your guidance and develop their own passion for the sport.
Your Classroom: Ireland’s Waters
From the Atlantic coast to sheltered inland lakes, Ireland offers some of the most stunning and varied teaching environments in the world. As an instructor, the water is your workspace — dynamic, refreshing, and always inspiring.
Join a Thriving Community
Irish Sailing instructors are part of a vibrant, supportive community of passionate professionals. You’ll build lasting friendships, share experiences, and contribute to the continued growth of sailing and watersports across Ireland.
Ready to begin your journey?
Click here to learn how to become an Irish Sailing Instructor.