Discover Sailing Enter the world of sailing. We will teach you the basics of boat control under sail, rigging, knots, launch & recovery, level 1 Certificate issued at end of course. Sailing Skills Five day course. Improve your basic skills and techniques and gain confidence to helm your boat in moderate conditions. Learn about tides, weather, good sail trim and sail setting techniques. Level 2 Certificate issued to successful participants. Improvers Techniques Five day course. Sharpen your skills and improve your performance. You will learn how to sail a course to best advantage, use of all boats equipment, manoeuvres such as anchoring, reefing, capsize recovery, etc. Level 3 Certificate issued to successful participants.

Advanced Sailing
Five day course. Learn how to use spinnakers, plan a passage, use of navigational aids, trapeze and lots more. Level 5 Certificate issued to successful participants.

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Sailing Instructors Course
6 day course. Pre-entry requirements:

Level 5 sailing skills (Pre-entry assessment)
Powerboat Level 2 Certificate
First Aid Certificate

Intensive course to give you the skills and information to teach Level 1, 2 & 3 Sailing Courses.
Course content includes:

Teaching techniques
The ISA Scheme
Lesson planning
Group control
Use of safety boot
Use of single handers
Use of multi handers
Assessment criteria

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Other Instructors Courses available

Senior Sailing Instructor
Advanced Sailing Instructor
Instructors Courses are run periodically throughout the year Contact the Centre for details.

YEAR 1. An activity based on the water introduction to sailing, on a professional basis, up to Level 3 in RYA / ISA syllabus. The emphasis is on enjoyment and the thrills of a new discipline in a safety conscious environment and includes Powerboat training (ISA endorsed) and a foundation in competent crew skills. Trainees are encouraged to get as much personal sailing as possible and often crew in local club racing in Kinsale. YEAR 2. This year concentrates on development of personal sailing skills up to Level 5 with a view to instructing in this sport. Trainees are prepared for RYA / ISA Dinghy Sailing Instructors Course. This course is run as part of second year sailing schedule integrated in a modular fashion. Power-boating skills are also further developed.