Adult Level 1 - Start Sailing

Why Join Our Start Sailing Course?

• Learn the Basics: From rigging your boat to understanding wind direction, we’ll teach you everything you need to know to get started.
• Hands-On Experience: Get out on the water in dinghies and practice real sailing skills under the guidance of experienced instructors.
• Build Confidence: Master essential techniques like steering, tacking, and gybing in a safe and supportive environment.
• Meet Like-Minded People: Join a community of sailing enthusiasts who share your passion for the water.

What You’ll Learn

Our course follows the Irish Sailing syllabus and covers all the essential skills to get you started:

1. Clothing for Sailing:
• What to wear afloat and why.
• The importance of wetsuits and water shoes for safety and comfort.
2. Ropework:
• Learn basic knots and how to use them effectively on a boat.
3. Rigging:
• Step-by-step guidance on how to assemble and prepare your dinghy for sailing.
4. Weather Awareness:
• Understand how to read weather conditions and decide when it’s safe to sail.
5. Sailing Techniques:
• Setting the sails for optimal performance.
• Steering, tacking, and gybing to navigate the water like a pro.
6. Wind Direction:
• Learn how to determine where the wind is coming from and use it to your advantage.
7. Points of Sail:
• Master sailing upwind, downwind, and across the wind.