On successfully completing your Pre-entry Assessment you will be eligible to attend an Irish Sailing Instructor Course. As you prepare for your course, please take some time to ensure that all required pre-requisites are in place: Irish Sailing National Powerboat Certificate and Log Valid Emergency Care Certificate Current Irish Sailing Garda Vetting Clearance Valid Safeguarding 1 Certificate Current valid Irish Sailing Membership To help you get the most from your Instructor Course and avoid any issues with participation, all of the above requirements must be completed before attending the course, rather than afterwards. If you have any questions about these requirements, please make sure to address them in advance of your course date. We look forward to supporting you on your instructor journey.

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.

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

On successfully completing your Pre-entry Assessment you will be eligible to attend an Irish Sailing Powerboat Instructor Course. As you prepare for your course, please take some time to ensure that all required pre-requisites are in place: Irish Sailing National Powerboat Certificate and Log Valid Emergency Care Certificate Current Irish Sailing Garda Vetting Clearance Valid Safeguarding 1 Certificate Current valid Irish Sailing Membership To help you get the most from your Instructor Course and avoid any issues with participation, all of the above requirements must be completed before attending the course, rather than afterwards. If you have any questions about these requirements, please make sure to address them in advance of your course date. We look forward to supporting you on your instructor journey.

On successfully completing your Pre-entry Assessment you will be eligible to attend an Irish Sailing Powerboat Instructor Course. As you prepare for your course, please take some time to ensure that all required pre-requisites are in place: Irish Sailing National Powerboat Certificate and Log Valid Emergency Care Certificate Current Irish Sailing Garda Vetting Clearance Valid Safeguarding 1 Certificate Current valid Irish Sailing Membership To help you get the most from your Instructor Course and avoid any issues with participation, all of the above requirements must be completed before attending the course, rather than afterwards. If you have any questions about these requirements, please make sure to address them in advance of your course date. We look forward to supporting you on your instructor journey. Irish Sailing National Powerboat Certificate and Log Valid Emergency Care Certificate Current Irish Sailing Garda Vetting Clearance Valid Safeguarding 1 Certificate Current valid Irish Sailing Membership To help you get the most from your Instructor Course and avoid any issues with participation, all of the above requirements must be completed before attending the course, rather than afterwards. If you have any questions about these requirements, please make sure to address them in advance of your course date. We look forward to supporting you on your instructor journey.

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.

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.  

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.  

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.  

On successfully completing your Pre-entry Assessment you will be eligible to attend an Irish Sailing Powerboat Instructor Course. As you prepare for your course, please take some time to ensure that all required pre-requisites are in place: Irish Sailing National Powerboat Certificate and Log Valid Emergency Care Certificate Current Irish Sailing Garda Vetting Clearance Valid Safeguarding 1 Certificate Current valid Irish Sailing Membership To help you get the most from your Instructor Course and avoid any issues with participation, all of the above requirements must be completed before attending the course, rather than afterwards. If you have any questions about these requirements, please make sure to address them in advance of your course date. We look forward to supporting you on your instructor journey.

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.

Attending and successfully completing this 1-day workshop will revalidate all your Instructor Certificates within the National Powerboat Training Scheme up to and including Senior Instructor.

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.

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

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

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.

Location Colaite Uisce, Mayo 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.  

Location Colaiste Uisce, Mayo - 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.  

Location Colaiste Uisce, Mayo 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.  

Course is run over 2 weekends: 13th &14th March and 20th & 21st March 2027. 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.

To attend this course, you must meet all of the following pre-requisites: Be at least 17 years of age Successfully complete the Irish Sailing SBSS Pre-entry Assessment Hold a valid Irish Sailing National Powerboat Certificate Hold a valid Emergency Care Certificate Have current Irish Sailing Garda Vetting Clearance Hold a valid Sport Ireland Safeguarding 1 Certificate Hold a current and valid Irish Sailing Membership