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MARINE TRAINING
 
SUMMER CAMPS
Treasure Island link
Age 5+
10am - 3pm
9th - 13th August
16th - 20th August

Summer Sailing Camplink
26th - 30th July
2nd - 6th August
9th - 13th August
16th - 20th August
23rd - 27th August

 
INSTRUCTOR COURSES
ISA Dinghy Instructor Course link
5th August - 9th August
RYA First Aid Instructor Course link
Sept
RYA Cruising Instructor Course link
9th-13th August
 
FULLTIME COURSES
STCW’95 Commercial Skipper
200 Ton (Motor Yachts) Course
link
Starting September
 
SHORE BASED COURSES

Coastal Nav for Small Boats link
21st - 22nd August

Personal Survival Techniques STCW'95 link
24th August

Elementary First Aid STCW'95 link
23rd August

Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities STCW'95 link
25th August

 
SAILING COURSES

Summer Sailing Camplink
2nd - 6th August
9th - 13th August
16th - 20th August
23rd - 27th August

 
POWER COURSES

PWC (Jetski) Course link
On Demand

Powerboat Level 1 link
8th August
Powerboat Level 2 link
14th - 15th August
Advanced Powerboat Course link
28th - 29th August
 
YACHTING COURSES

Start Yachting link
31st July & 1st August

Competent Crew Course link
31st July & 1st Aug
16th - 20th Aug

Day Skipper Course link
31st July & 1st Aug
16th - 20th Aug
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Keelboats are the perfect introduction to cruising! They are responsive and comfortable and its perfect for a student looking to skipper their own boat or take that first step in cruising training. As you master the basics you can enjoy the beauty of Galway Bay. The sailor doesn't have to be too agile because there is no capsizing - you don't get wet and have to pull yourself back into the boat. Keelboats are more responsive than yachts, so your learn the practical skills of sailing faster.
ISA Keelboat Sailing Level 1
Beginners course on keelboat sailing, approved by the Irish Sailing Association.
Details? Click here
ISA Keelboat Sailing Level 2
Increase your knowledge and sail without an instructor in light winds
Details? Click here
ISA Keelboat Sailing Level 3
Develop the skills to make seamanlike decisions in moderate conditions
Details? Click here
RYA Keelboat Sailing Level 1
Beginners course on keelboat sailing, approved by the RYA.
Details? Click here
RYA Keelboat Sailing Level 2
Becoming a competent sailor in light winds with an introduction to sailing techniques and manoeuvres, rigging, launching and safety
Details? Click here
RYA Keelboat Day Sailing
Develop the ability to undertake a short cruise in coastal waters
Details? Click here
RYA Keelboat Sailing With Spinnakers
Learn how to rig and sail with a spinnaker using crew and equipment to good advantage.
Details? Click here
RYA Keelboat Seamanship Skills
This course builds on the Keelboat level 1 and 2 courses and includes fine tuning those five essentials and boat handling manoeuvres.
Details? Click here

 

 

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