Junior Dinghy sailing courses, ages 8-16
We use a variety of dinghies from single handers and safe specially built training boats to the fast exhilarating RS Vision. We follow a structured syllabus to help pupils enjoy progressing in sailing.
SailCork – Special teaching scheme : This scheme has been carefully developed to provide structured fun learning. Using this world recognised teaching system pupils enjoy learning quickly . The scheme is progressive – in order to learn advanced skills the pupil will first need to master basic techniques. Experienced pupils join in at their own level.
This scheme has been carefully developed by SailCork with the Irish Sailing Association to provide structured fun learning. Afterall, it is paramount that students enjoy themselves whilst learning a lifelong skill. The scheme is progressive – in order to learn advanced skills the pupil will first need to master basic techniques. We use a variety of dinghies e.g.Vision 16, Raider 18s, Walker Bay amongst others! Remember Eddie English has been helping young people enjoy getting afloat for over 40 years – he is the leader in this field in Ireland!
* Start Sailing: 1 week. A brief taste of dinghy sailing for beginners introducing basic boat handling and background knowledge.
* Basic Skills: 2 weeks. By the end of the course the pupil should have a basic knowledge and be capable of safely sailing a dinghy in light winds.
* Improving Skills: 2 weeks. By the end of this course the pupil should have a safe, competent, practical approach to dinghy sailing and should be capable of sailing in moderate conditions.
* Advanced Boating handling: To develop adv. boat handling and tuning skills and prepare you to sail flat out in strong winds.
* Kites and Wires : Sail with Spinnakers and Trapezes. Go racing 1: Develop skills to be able to race and club and inter club level in Ireland.
* Adventure : Learn to sail longer trips and in stronger winds.
The Day: After signing on pupils attend a briefing at 1000 where they meet their instructors and see the course plans. After kitting out, the boats are prepared and launched to go afloat. Most of the day is spent afloat having fun and learning new skills. Lunch is at East Ferry or beach location and the fleet returns to base to debrief and end the day. Each day finishes at 1630
What to bring: 1. Plenty of warm clothes, hat + change of clothes in a named bag. 2. Booties or soft shoes (old runners will do). 3. Waterproofs or oilskins, sunblock or cream. 4. Wetsuits may be hired if desired. 5. Buoyancy aid will be provided. Shorts. 6. Packed lunch + healthy snack and drink for mid morning. 7. Logbook-€ 10.00 (can be purchased from Sailcork. Course books are also essential and available from our shop.
Getting to East Ferry : Those arriving by train from Cork, Glounthaune or Midleton may book transport through our office, we have a special deal. A special ferry service is available from East Ferry Midleton from the pier, book in advance.
SailCork Saturday Club
"TIME ON THE WATER" Practise your newly learned skills, go afloat under our supervision and guidance
Come afloat and enjoy some healthy fun learning with Eddie English and the SailCork crew at East Ferry in Cobh on Saturdays.
What is the SailCork Saturday Sailing Club?
It is a Saturday Sailing Club, a fantastic way for young sailors to get on the water every week. For those who want some variety, we offer sailing, powerboating and seamanship skills. Starting in Sept through to June, we offer full day or afternoons. Sailors will be assigned to age groups in the same way as per our summer courses-groups for all Ages 4 -16.
Eddie English and the SailCork team have been looking after junior sailors for nearly 40 years. Have fun sailing, powerboating, canoeing and learn seamanship skills. We cater for all levels – beginners, improvers and advanced. Newcomers are more than welcome – tell all your friends!
Enjoy learning new skills and improving on old ones with professional tuition. The Saturday Sailing Club is about having fun, making friends, improving sailing skills and making inroads up the sailing ladder! Sailors will part take in a number of races from Cobh to Ballinacurra and Blackrock, June and Sept.
What are the times ?
Full Day 10:00 – 16:30 Half Day 10:00-13:00 or 13:30 – 16:30
Boat owners must arrive half hour before start time to rig.
Absolutely. Logbooks will be marked weekly by our team of Instructors, who strive to ensure that every pupil achieves the most they possibly can.
And Most Importantly… What is the Price?
Pay as you Go option:
Full Day 10:00-16:30 €50
Half Day 10:00-13:00 or 13:30 to 16:30 €28
Or
Special offer : available only if booked and paid in advance
7 full Saturdays ONLY €315 (€45 per day)
7 half Saturdays – ONLY €175.00 (€25 per session)
The offer will run from August 30st to Oct 25th allowing students to book 7 of the 9 Sats to avail of the package. Fee must be paid in advance.
Please note, cancellations: call before 12 noon on Friday or unfortunately you will loose a day of your package or full fee for pay as you go students.
If we cancel due to weather, you will not loose a day of your package.
How Do I book? Call Jo/Shirley on 021 4811237 All Credit and Laser Cards are accepted.
JUNIOR REGATTA
Enjoy meeting all your sailing friends at our end of season Regatta at East Ferry Marina. Plenty of watersports fun action with sailing, powerboating, canoeing and lots of fun racing! The day afloat will be finished off with a special relay race on and in the water at the Marina.! We will have a special prizegiving and a Bar B Q at the Marlogue Inn. Parents and family are more than welcome to watch the fun and to join in the Bar B Q Places are unfortunately limited and must be booked and paid for in advance – remember first come first served.
11.00 Regatta Day will begin – sign in , change to go afloat and rig boats. 1130 Action afloat- revise your skills afloat with your instructor and head for lunchtime destination.
13.00 Lunch (bring a packed lunch) Treasure hunt afloat and ashore – revise your skills afloat and return to Marina
16.00 Finals of fun relay races – plenty of action on and in the water! (Parents come watch!! Ð this will take place at the marina) 17.00 Bar B Q begins- if parents and others want food please book at Marlogue Inn
17:30 End of day and Prizegiving and farewells for season!!
Family Sailing:
Price €150 (2 adults and 3 children or 1 adult and 4 children) or €99 for 2.
Have your own boat for 3 hours with your own instructor! Have fun learning together. We use our Raider 18s which are roomy and very safe – and they cannot capsize!! We also have family powerboating available.
Special Requests
We can organize a session or day afloat for any number. e.g Family bonding: Father and son; Mother and daughter, Surprises , Gifts , Birthday parties.
Call Jo or Shirley for full details on 021 4811237
