Course dates provided are a provisional draft schedule and may change due to demand and/or instructor availability.
The course dates provided are subject to change.
Where a course sells out and there is still demand for places, we will endeavour to provide additional courses. There is no guarantee that we will be able to provide places for all sailors.
Where there is no place left on a course that your sailor wishes to attend, please use the Join Waiting List option or send an email to info@courtownsailingclub.com and request to be added to a waiting list.
Taste of Sailing
If you want to register more that 1 registrant, please use the Group Registration.
| Objective | The aim of this brief introductory course is to give you a positive introduction to Sailing |
| Previous knowledge / experience | No prior experience or knowledge is required. Where time allows, this course may be linked straight into Start Sailing which is the next course you should complete. |
| Types of Boat | This course may be completed in any type of sailing dinghy or small keel boat. |
| Duration | ½ - 2 days. |
| Assessment | Assessment is continuous throughout the course. |
| By the end of this course you will be able to do the following: | |
| Clothing & equipment | Describe why you should wear a Personal Flotation Device. |
| Sailing techniques & manoeuvres | Identify which direction the wind is blowing from. As both helm and as crew, Reach across the wind Stop the boat Turn the boat through the wind (Tack) Help balance the boat Raise and lower the dagger or centreboard and rudder |
| Capsize recovery | Explain why it is important to stay with a capsized or inverted boat. |
| What next… | Describe how to continue sailing and develop your sailing skills and knowledge. |
Course Information
| Course Date | 30-06-2025 1:00 pm |
| Individual Price | €135.00 |
| Location | Courtown Sailing Club |
