Start Sailing Irish Sailing course 1 week starting July 1st
Start Sailing is an Irish Sailing approved Level 1 introductory sailing course designed for junior sailors between the ages of 8 and up.
Participants should of either completed the Irish Sailing Taste of Sailing or Cara Na Mara courses
The course will run from 0930 to 1700 Monday to Friday with supervised lunch break between 1300 and 1400. Sailors should bring their own lunch.
Objective
By the end of this course participants will have a basic understanding of the following:
- Clothing & equipment
- Safety
- Capsize recovery
- Rigging
- Ropework
- Launch & recovery
- Basic Sailing techniques & manoeuvres
- Sailing knowledge
- Weather
Previous knowledge or experience
Participants should have completed the Irish Sailing Taste of Sailing or Cara Na Mara courses
Equipment
Buoyancy aids are provided by GBSC. Wetsuits are available but if sailors have their own wetsuits and boots, that is preferable for their comfort.
Hosts
Johnny Shorten
Contact us
- Training Center Manager
- sa••••g@gbs••••c.ie
- 089 278 5400