Learn to sail - Dublin

Snail30 · 28-04-2011 11:01AM #1

Hi,

I am very interested in learning to sail and am wondering if anyone could recommend how to get into it?

I am more than happy to offer my services to crew to get some experience etc and have a car so am happy to travel

Many thanks

Emma

fergal.b · 28-04-2011 06:07PM

Hi Emma,there are quite a few sailing clubs around Dublin for you to try.
http://www.oceanmaster.ie/index/Home.html
http://www.sdc.ie/
http://www.skerriessailingclub.com/courses.html
http://www.cybc.ie/index.htm

Best of luck.:)

Tabnabs · 28-04-2011 08:54PM

Also try
http://www.sailingwest.ie/

http://www.insc.ie/

af_thefragile · 28-04-2011 09:38PM

I heard a lot of good things about insc.ie, if you want to get sailing lessons, they seem to be the best in the city...

slideshow bob · 04-05-2011 11:59AM

I see Clontarf are running an "introduction to sailing" course at the end of May. This is a great way to try out sailing and how a club feels. Might be worth checking out.

http://www.cybc.ie/

db299 · 05-05-2011 11:13AM

Crew match party on 18th May in Royal St George YC Dun Laoghaire. Dont be put off if you have no experience. If you are willing to commit to sailing every week you have a good chance of getting a spot on a boat.

http://www.sailing.ie/ISANews/tabid/115/ArticleType/ArticleView/ArticleID/2330/Default.aspx

Also check out crew exchange
http://www.afloat.ie/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=10&func=showcat&catid=8

A lot of club have crew wanted/available list either on their websites or noticeboards. check out www.sailing.ie for your nearest club.

BenEadir · 06-05-2011 03:30PM

Hi all,

My son (10) has undertaken 3 sailing camps with www.inss.ie over the last 3 years, loves it and now really wants to join a club etc. Two problems:-

1. I have no sailing experience whatsoever and no interest in taking it up as a hobby nor do I have any family or friends who sail.
2. I don't have a load of cash to throw at yacht club membership, lessons, gear, boat, storage, maintenance etc etc.

I don't want him to miss out on something he could really enjoy, become good at and may be a positive aspect of his sport/social scene for years to come but I don't know where to start.

Any ideas?

Ben

db299 · 06-05-2011 04:15PM

Try the sea scouts
http://www.seascout.org/ships/international/Ireland/index.html

or the Irish Youth Sailing Club
http://www.iysc.net/

BenEadir · 06-05-2011 08:26PM

Thanks DB, good ideas & much appreciated.

ahun · 22-05-2011 12:23PM

Also sailing opportunity in Dun Laoghaire: SID
Only for adults, and it isn't a school, but a very good way to get involved in sailing.

Learn to sail - Dublin

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