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MARINE TRAINING

Galway Bay Live Webcam link

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YACHTMASTER INTENSIVE

RYA/MCA Commercial Yachtmaster 200 tonne link
Galway 16 weeks Mon-Fri 9am-6pm 30 January - 18 May 2012

 
SHORE BASED COURSES

Day Skipper Navigation DSN16 link
Galway 3 week ends 9am-6pm 14,15,21,22,28,29 January
2 Spaces

Day Skipper Navigation DSN14 link
Galway 16 Evenings
27th Sept - 7th Feb 7pm-10pm

Yachtmaster Offshore Navigation YON18 link
Galway 16 Evenings
29 Sept - 9 Feb 7pm-10pm

RYA Diesel Engine Course link
21st January 2012

RYA Radar Course link
22nd January 2012

Personal Survival Techniques STCW'95 link
Tues 17th January 2012

Elementary First Aid STCW'95 link
16th January 2012
19th February 2012

Medical First Aid STCW'95 link
27th - 29th January 2012 3spaces

Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities STCW'95link
18th January 2012

 
INSTRUCTOR COURSES

RYA/ISA Assistant Inst. Course
13th - 17th February 2012

RYA Dinghy Inst. Pre entry link
Spring 2012

RYA Dinghy Instructor Course link
Spring 2012

 
POWER COURSES
Powerboat Level 1 link
January 2012

Powerboat Level 2 link
15th - 15th January 2012

Safetyboat Course link
January 2012
 
YACHTING COURSES

Start Yachting link
28th - 29th January 2012

Competent Crew Course link
28th - 29th January 2012

Day Skipper Course link
28th - 29th January 2012

 
HALF DAY SESSIONS

Wakeboarding
On Request

Kayaking
Jan 15, 22 or 29 10-1pm


Dinghy Sailing
On Request


Ringo Rides
On Request


Yacht Sailing
On Request


Powerboating
Jan 28 10-1pm

 
MID TERM CAMPS
Sailing Camp link
13th - 17th February 2012

 





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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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