Courses for Instructors, Volunteers, Training Centre Staff

 

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Id Course Name Start Date Organisation Location Cost Instructors Notes
9969 SBSS Instructor Revalidation Workshop (Dinghy) 2026/06/1414/06/2026 Howth Yacht Club
Contact:
Matthew Cotter
Full Details
Dublin Lead Instructor:
  • Tim Lowney
Attending and successfully completing this 1-day workshop will revalidate all your Instructor Certificates within the Small Boat Sailing Scheme up to and including Senior Instructor.
9825 Sailing Instructor (Dinghy) 2026/06/1515/06/2026 Lough Derg Yacht Club
Contact:
Mairead Rigney
Book Here
Full Details
Tipperary Lead Instructor:
  • Johanne Murphy
Moderating Instructor:
  • Ruth Ennis
Course Pre-requisites: Minimum age 17, Irish Sailing SBSS Pre-entry Assessment, Irish Sailing National Powerboat Certificate, Valid Emergency Care Certificate, Current Irish Sailing Garda Vetting Clearance, Valid Sport Ireland Safeguarding 1 Certificate & hold current valid Irish Sailing Membership 
9912 Safeguarding 1 - Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness Course 2026/06/1717/06/2026 Irish Sailing
Contact:
Fiona & Hilary
Book Here
Full Details
Dublin 20.00 Lead Instructor:
  • Gail MacAllister
Bookings can be made directly with Irish Sailing through our online shop: https://www.sailing.ie/Shop?cId=89 Venue: Zoom Platform Times: 18:30 to 21:30 (you must attend the full 3hours) All Instructors, Coaches, Children’s Officers and Designated Liaison Persons (DLP) must complete an Irish Sailing or LSP 3-hour Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness Course. This course educates participants on the implementation of best practice in protecting the welfare of children involved in sport. The Certificate is Valid for 3 Years and may be revalidated by completing the Online Module at https://able.ineqe.com/apps/sportireland/coaches/introduction.php
9991 Sailing Instructor (Dinghy) 2026/06/2222/06/2026 Petersburg OEC
Contact:
Ronan O'Connor
0949546483
Book Here
Galway 400.00 Lead Instructor:
  • Brian Ward
Moderating Instructor:
  • Donnchadh MacCobb
€400 - with full residential €615 Course Pre-requisites: Minimum age 17, Irish Sailing SBSS Pre-entry Assessment, Irish Sailing National Powerboat Certificate, Valid Emergency Care Certificate, Current Irish Sailing Garda Vetting Clearance, Valid Sport Ireland Safeguarding 1 Certificate & hold current valid Irish Sailing Membership
9953 Sailing Instructor (Dinghy) 2026/06/2323/06/2026 The Oysterhaven Centre
Contact:
Sinead Hurley
021-4770738
Book Here
Full Details
Cork Lead Instructor:
  • Claire Toohey
Moderating Instructor:
  • Tim Lowney
Course Pre-requisites: Minimum age 17, Irish Sailing SBSS Pre-entry Assessment, Irish Sailing National Powerboat Certificate, Valid Emergency Care Certificate, Current Irish Sailing Garda Vetting Clearance, Valid Sport Ireland Safeguarding 1 Certificate & hold current valid Irish Sailing Membership 
10005 Safeguarding 1 - Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness Course 2026/07/0101/07/2026 Irish Sailing
Contact:
Fiona / Hilary
01 2710114
Book Here
Full Details
Dublin 20.00
Bookings can be made directly with Irish Sailing through our online shop: https://www.sailing.ie/Shop?cId=89 Venue: Zoom Platform Times: 18:30 to 21:30 (you must attend the full 3hours) All Instructors, Coaches, Children’s Officers and Designated Liaison Persons (DLP) must complete an Irish Sailing or LSP 3-hour Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness Course. This course educates participants on the implementation of best practice in protecting the welfare of children involved in sport. The Certificate is Valid for 3 Years and may be revalidated by completing the Online Module at https://able.ineqe.com/apps/sportireland/coaches/introduction.php
10002 Sailing Instructor (Dinghy) 2026/07/2020/07/2026 Gartan Outdoor Education & Training Centre
Contact:
John Boyce
Closed
Donegal Lead Instructor:
  • Shane McElligott
Second Instructor:
  • John Boyce
Course Pre-requisites: Minimum age 17, Irish Sailing SBSS Pre-entry Assessment, Irish Sailing National Powerboat Certificate, Valid Emergency Care Certificate, Current Irish Sailing Garda Vetting Clearance, Valid Sport Ireland Safeguarding 1 Certificate & hold current valid Irish Sailing Membership
9985 Advanced Instructor Endorsement 2026/08/1010/08/2026 Wexford Harbour Boat & Tennis Club
Contact:
Celeste O'Brien
Book Here
Full Details
Wexford Lead Instructor:
  • Claire Toohey
Pre-requisites: Irish Sailing Instructor with 20 days logged, Irish Sailing Safety Boat Cert, Valid First Aid, Current Irish Sailing Garda Vetting Clearance, Valid Sport Ireland Safeguarding 1 Certificate & hold current valid Irish Sailing Membership. Successful completion of this course revalidates all currently held SBSS Instructor Certificates up to and including Senior.
10006 Safeguarding 1 - Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness Course 2026/08/1212/08/2026 Irish Sailing
Contact:
Fiona / Hilary
01 2710114
Book Here
Full Details
Dublin 20.00
Bookings can be made directly with Irish Sailing through our online shop: https://www.sailing.ie/Shop?cId=89 Venue: Zoom Platform Times: 18:30 to 21:30 (you must attend the full 3hours) All Instructors, Coaches, Children’s Officers and Designated Liaison Persons (DLP) must complete an Irish Sailing or LSP 3-hour Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness Course. This course educates participants on the implementation of best practice in protecting the welfare of children involved in sport. The Certificate is Valid for 3 Years and may be revalidated by completing the Online Module at https://able.ineqe.com/apps/sportireland/coaches/introduction.php
9703 Instructor Pre-entry Assessment (Sailing Instructor - Dinghy) 2026/08/1717/08/2026 Glandore Harbour Yacht Club
Contact:
Kevin Percy
Book Here
Full Details
Cork Lead Instructor:
  • Tim Lowney
Upon successful completion of this Pre-entry Assessment you will be eligible to attend an Irish Sailing Instructor Course. Please now take time to get your course pre-requisites in place: Irish Sailing National Powerboat Certificate and Log, Valid Emergency Care Certificate, Current Irish Sailing Garda Vetting Clearance, Valid Safeguarding 1 Certificate and Current Valid Irish Sailing Membership These need to be in place before, and not after, you attend the Instructor Course.
9767 Senior Instructor (Sailing) 2026/08/2424/08/2026 Irish Sailing
Contact:
Hilary/Fiona
01 2800239
Full Details
Dublin 400.00 Lead Instructor:
  • Claire Toohey
Location Lough Derg Yacht Club SBSS Senior Instructor Pre-requisite requirements for this course: Min 19 years; Recommendation from Centre Principal; Valid first aid certificate; Safeguarding 1 - Certificate; Valid Garda Vetting clearance; Hold a valid Sailing Instructor (Dinghy, Catamaran, Keelboat) Certificate; Must have completed the SBSS Instructor pre-entry assessment within the last 12 months; or hold a Small Boat Sailing Scheme Advanced Instructor qualification; Must hold an Irish Sailing Safety Boat Certificate; Must have at least 50 days working as an Irish Sailing SBSS Instructor teaching SBSS courses spread over 2 seasons in 2 or more different organisations.  
9768 Senior Instructor (Powerboat) 2026/08/2424/08/2026 Irish Sailing
Contact:
Hilary/Fiona
01 2800239
Full Details
Dublin 400.00 Lead Instructor:
  • Claire Toohey
Location - Lough Derg Yacht Club SBSS Senior Instructor Pre-requisite requirements for this course: Min 19 years; Recommendation from Centre Principal; Valid first aid certificate; Safeguarding 1 - Certificate; Valid Garda Vetting clearance; Hold a valid Sailing Instructor (Dinghy, Catamaran, Keelboat) Certificate; Must have completed the SBSS Instructor pre-entry assessment within the last 12 months; or hold a Small Boat Sailing Scheme Advanced Instructor qualification; Must hold an Irish Sailing Safety Boat Certificate; Must have at least 50 days working as an Irish Sailing SBSS Instructor teaching SBSS courses spread over 2 seasons in 2 or more different organisations.  
9769 Senior Instructor (Windsurfing) 2026/08/2424/08/2026 Irish Sailing
Contact:
Hilary/Fiona
01 2800239
Full Details
Dublin 400.00 Lead Instructor:
  • Claire Toohey
Location: Lough Derg yacht Club SBSS Senior Instructor Pre-requisite requirements for this course: Min 19 years; Recommendation from Centre Principal; Valid first aid certificate; Safeguarding 1 - Certificate; Valid Garda Vetting clearance; Hold a valid Sailing Instructor (Dinghy, Catamaran, Keelboat) Certificate; Must have completed the SBSS Instructor pre-entry assessment within the last 12 months; or hold a Small Boat Sailing Scheme Advanced Instructor qualification; Must hold an Irish Sailing Safety Boat Certificate; Must have at least 50 days working as an Irish Sailing SBSS Instructor teaching SBSS courses spread over 2 seasons in 2 or more different organisations.  
9917 Instructor Pre-entry Assessment (Sailing Instructor - Dinghy) 2026/09/1212/09/2026 Mullingar Sailing Club
Contact:
David Maxwell
Open to Public
Book Here
Westmeath Lead Instructor:
  • Johanne Murphy
2 Day Course Upon successful completion of this Pre-entry Assessment you will be eligible to attend an Irish Sailing Instructor Course. Please now take time to get your course pre-requisites in place: Irish Sailing National Powerboat Certificate and Log, Valid Emergency Care Certificate, Current Irish Sailing Garda Vetting Clearance, Valid Safeguarding 1 Certificate and Current Valid Irish Sailing Membership These need to be in place before, and not after, you attend the Instructor Course.
9946 Instructor Pre-entry Assessment (Sailing Instructor - Dinghy) 2026/09/1313/09/2026 Bray Sailing Club
Contact:
Caitriona Noonan
Book Here
Full Details
Wicklow Lead Instructor:
  • David Boles
Upon successful completion of this Pre-entry Assessment you will be eligible to attend an Irish Sailing Instructor Course. Please now take time to get your course pre-requisites in place: Irish Sailing National Powerboat Certificate and Log, Valid Emergency Care Certificate, Current Irish Sailing Garda Vetting Clearance, Valid Safeguarding 1 Certificate and Current Valid Irish Sailing Membership These need to be in place before, and not after, you attend the Instructor Course.
9787 Instructor Pre-entry Assessment (Sailing Instructor - Dinghy) 2026/09/2626/09/2026 Greystones Sailing Club
Contact:
Mark Hanley
Book Here
Wicklow Lead Instructor:
  • David Boles
Upon successful completion of this Pre-entry Assessment you will be eligible to attend an Irish Sailing Instructor Course. Please now take time to get your course pre-requisites in place: Irish Sailing National Powerboat Certificate and Log, Valid Emergency Care Certificate, Current Irish Sailing Garda Vetting Clearance, Valid Safeguarding 1 Certificate and Current Valid Irish Sailing Membership These need to be in place before, and not after, you attend the Instructor Course
9770 Senior Instructor (Sailing) 2026/11/0707/11/2026 Irish Sailing
Contact:
Hilary/Fiona
01 2800239
Full Details
Dublin 400.00 Lead Instructor:
  • Donnchadh MacCobb
Location Colaite Uisce 7,8,13,14,15 November 2026 SBSS Senior Instructor Pre-requisite requirements for this course: Min 19 years; Recommendation from Centre Principal; Valid first aid certificate; Safeguarding 1 - Certificate; Valid Garda Vetting clearance; Hold a valid Sailing Instructor (Dinghy, Catamaran, Keelboat) Certificate; Must have completed the SBSS Instructor pre-entry assessment within the last 12 months; or hold a Small Boat Sailing Scheme Advanced Instructor qualification; Must hold an Irish Sailing Safety Boat Certificate; Must have at least 50 days working as an Irish Sailing SBSS Instructor teaching SBSS courses spread over 2 seasons in 2 or more different organisations.  
9771 Senior Instructor (Powerboat) 2026/11/0707/11/2026 Irish Sailing
Contact:
Hilary/Fiona
01 2800239
Full Details
Dublin 400.00 Lead Instructor:
  • Donnchadh MacCobb
Location - Colaiste Uisce - Dates 7, 8, 13, 14,15 November 2026 SBSS Senior Instructor Pre-requisite requirements for this course: Min 19 years; Recommendation from Centre Principal; Valid first aid certificate; Safeguarding 1 - Certificate; Valid Garda Vetting clearance; Hold a valid Sailing Instructor (Dinghy, Catamaran, Keelboat) Certificate; Must have completed the SBSS Instructor pre-entry assessment within the last 12 months; or hold a Small Boat Sailing Scheme Advanced Instructor qualification; Must hold an Irish Sailing Safety Boat Certificate; Must have at least 50 days working as an Irish Sailing SBSS Instructor teaching SBSS courses spread over 2 seasons in 2 or more different organisations.  
9772 Senior Instructor (Windsurfing) 2026/11/0707/11/2026 Irish Sailing
Contact:
Hilary/Fiona
01 2800239
Full Details
Dublin 400.00 Lead Instructor:
  • Donnchadh MacCobb
Location Colaiste Uisce 7,8,13,14,15 November 2026 SBSS Senior Instructor Pre-requisite requirements for this course: Min 19 years; Recommendation from Centre Principal; Valid first aid certificate; Safeguarding 1 - Certificate; Valid Garda Vetting clearance; Hold a valid Sailing Instructor (Dinghy, Catamaran, Keelboat) Certificate; Must have completed the SBSS Instructor pre-entry assessment within the last 12 months; or hold a Small Boat Sailing Scheme Advanced Instructor qualification; Must hold an Irish Sailing Safety Boat Certificate; Must have at least 50 days working as an Irish Sailing SBSS Instructor teaching SBSS courses spread over 2 seasons in 2 or more different organisations.