Keelboat Level 1 | Beginner Sailing

Overview

Course: Keelboat Level 1 | Beginner Sailing

Certification: RYA Level 1 Start Sailing Certification

Course Times : 9.30am-5pm over two days

Cost: €325

The Start Sailing Course introduces you to the basics of sailing. We offer this course in our fleet of J80 Sportsyachts, which are stable, dry, comfortable and are sailed as part of a team. The course leads to RYA Start Sailing Certification – Keelboat Level 1.

Start Sailing Syllabus

We follow the syllabus as laid down by The Royal Yachting Association. The following are all integral parts to the course as we get your sailing career underway!

  • Clothing – What to wear afloat and why.
  • Ropework – We get you up and running with some basic knots.
  • Rigging – How to put the boat together.
  • Weather – What’s good to get out in and ultimately what to avoid!
  • Setting the sails.
  • Steering – getting to grips with the tiller!
  • Wind Direction – how to determine where the wind is coming from.
  • Upwind, downwind and sailing at 90° to the wind!

Our cancellation policy for this course can be viewed here.

Dates for 2024 are now available to BOOK HERE or call our team on 01 2844195.

Gear Provided

All wet gear and safety equipment is provided by us – we provide waterproof clothing and lifejackets. It really is just a case of getting yourself here and letting us do the rest!

The Boat – J80 Keelboat

J80s are 26 foot long stable and responsive keelboats. They’re sailed by crews of up to 6, however, on our courses there’ll be up to 4 students on board with the instructor.

  • Course 1: Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd March
  • Course 2: Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th March
  • Course 3: Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th March

Courses run from 9.30am-5pm each day.

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  • Course 4: Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th April
  • Course 5: Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th April
  • Course 6: Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th April

Courses run from 9.30am-5pm each day.

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  • Course 7: Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th May
  • Course 8: Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May
  • Course 9: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May

Courses run from 9.30am-5pm each day.

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  • Course 10: Thursday 6th and Friday 7th June
  • Course 11: Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th June
  • Course 12: Thursday 13th and Friday 14th June
  • Course 13: Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June
  • Course 14: Thursday 27th and Sunday 28th June
  • Course 15: Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th June

Courses run from 9.30am-5pm each day.

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  • Course 16: Thursday 4th and Sunday 5th July
  • Course 17: Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th July
  • Course 18: Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st July
  • Course 19: Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th July

Courses run from 9.30am-5pm each day.

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  • Course 20: Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th August
  • Course 21: Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th August
  • Course 22: Saturday 31st August and Sunday 1st September
  • Course 23: Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September
  • Course 24: Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd September

Courses run from 9.30am-5pm each day.

Book Here or call our team on 01 2844195.

  • Course 25: Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October
  • Course 26: Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th October
  • Course 27: Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd November
  • Course 28: Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th November

Courses run from 9.30am-5pm each day.

Book Here or call our team on 01 2844195.

Reviews

star rating  I have just done the RYA Competent Crew course here, five-days aboard the 36-foot Beaufort Venture under the guidance of instructor Gary Curran. The whole week surpassed my expectations, and... read more

PatrickKinsella
July 1, 2017

star rating  Very friendly staff and great atmosphere. Would definitely recommend for a day out or lessons. Paddle board and kayak rentals are lots of fun.

Sean
June 1, 2020

star rating  Firstly, Jess (our instructor) was amazing! I was a bit nervous starting this course as I didn't know what to expect but Jess made it so easy to understand everything... read more

1V426
September 12, 2022