Galway Bay Sailing Club

Irish Language Activity Camps 

Following on from the success of last year, we are delighted to confirm we will be running the Irish Language Activity Camps for 1st and 2nd year students again in 2026. These camps are designed to help students build confidence ag caint trí Ghaeilge through a fun, supportive and engaging program.

Each morning focuses on structured, classroom-based Irish language learning, while afternoons are dedicated to interactive activities that encourage natural conversation and practical use of Irish.

This course is specifically designed for 1st and 2nd year students. 

Limited Sponsorship Available

Limited sponsorship is available for this course, subject to successful application. Please apply to training@gbsc.ie

Previous experience

Ability to swim desirable for partaking in water based activities.

Medical Conditions

You must inform in advance if the participant has any know medical conditions, special needs and or behavior considerations that we should be aware of and or that would impact there ability to participate safely in all the activities.

Equipment

Buoyancy aids are provided by GBSC. Wetsuits are available however if sailors have their own wetsuits and boots, that is preferable for their own comfort.

Footwear

Sandals, Flip Flops, Crocs or other similar open shoes are NOT recommended.

We recommend Runners, Aqua Shoes or Wetsuit Boots.

On the Day

Please bring:

• Your own wetsuit (if you have one) booties or old runners
• Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses.
• Towel, change of socks / underwear.
• Warm dry clothing for when you come out of the water.
• A notebook and pen/pencil (for coursework).
• Lunch each day (if your course runs for the full day), water, hot drink.

Jewellery

We advise against wearing of jewellery, rings, necklaces etc. during courses as they can be either lost, become entangled and/or lead to injury.

Lost, found or stolen

Items left behind will be kept for a period of two week and if not claimed may be disposed of or repurposed thereafter.

​The GBSC cannot accept responsibility for any items lost, stolen or damaged.

Terms and Conditions

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