A "taste" of yachting
Enjoy a morning, afternoon or evening afloat on Cork Harbour. Sail from the picturesque East Ferry to the historic waters of Cork Harbour – yachting as a sport has been carried on here for over 300 years. See the magnificent town of Cobh from the sea, see Spike Island and the fortresses that once stood sentinel on the vital port of Cork.
Learn the ropes as we progress towards Roches Point lighthouse at the entrance to the Harbour and sail the waters where the tragic Titanic and Lusitania once anchored. Sail among fishing boats, ships and giant liners – Cork Harbour is the largest natural harbour in the Northern Hemisphere.
Taste of Yachting: Each session is three and a half hours. Fee includes equipment, instruction and tea/coffee
Morning: 09:30 – 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00 – 17:30 Evening: 18:30 – 21:30
Meet at SailCork Chartroom East Ferry Marina Cobh unless otherwise stated.
Lights and buoys evening afloat. We will run a number of evening sessions in the autumn 19:30-22:30. These evenings are designed for those with an interest in navigation and the understanding of lights and buoys at night. Cork Harbour is ablaze with lights at night and there are 2 lighthouses, 10 lit piers and jettys and over 30 buoys to look at! It is a great evening out – being on the Harbour and seeing all the lights gives you a very special feeling! Top it off with some hot drinks and a snack and you will want to come back again! Dates listed here or call 021 4811237
Day Sailing on Holy Grounder
Spend a unique day enjoying learning afloat. SailCork’s 36ft yacht "Holy Grounder" is a modern, comfortable cruiser – perfect for your learning experience. Eddie English, chief instructor at SailCork, is one of Europe’s leading Yachtmaster Instructors – he and his team of professional skippers have an intimate knowledge of the area and their teaching methods will ensure you will have a progressive learning experience as well as an enjoyable day afloat – including lunch aboard! Lunch is lovingly prepared by Jo English who knows exactly what hungry sailors would like to eat!
Join us at the loveliest location in Cork Harbour – East Ferry. Meet in our chartroom for your briefing. We will provide all the gear and simply walk down the marina and board your yacht under the eye of your expert instructor.
Group bookings for yachting:
You and your friends can have exclusive use of the boat with the instructor to yourselves for a day or Evening sailing(see above) is available from East Ferry April to September.
Sample Day Sailing Programme:
13:00 Stop at sheltered anchorage for lunch- relax and review mornings progress. Cork Harbour has some beautiful beaches – White Bay, Ringabella and Corkbeg. Your skipper will know the best anchorage for you to enjoy your lunch break. Enjoy home prepared lunch to set you up for afternoons sailing.
