Fun school or junior day out afloat and ashore for 4-12 yr olds
Enjoy learning at this beautiful, safe location with Eddie English and the SailCork team.Our activities involve teamwork and co operation – no prior skill required.
A great day out or school trip for building team spirit and creating friendships.
Activities are all linked to school curriculum in an enjoyable, informative programme.
WHAT DO WE OFFER TO SCHOOL JUNIOR GROUPS ?
SailCork provides great activities on the water and on the land for all primary school tours and junior group days out!. Our motto is safe, enjoyable tuition afloat and ashore. We have developed our activities to link in with the school curriculum subjects including Geography, History, Science and Physical Education.
Learn about Cork Harbour, it’s geography, history and wild life. Enjoy learning how to read a chart of the area and understand the tide and wind. Learn seamanship skills including how to behave on the water in total safety. A real "educational tour" which is real fun!
We will give you a great day – we have been providing fun training for children ashore and afloat since 1974 when Eddie English founded the original SailCork as "International Sailing"
ACTIVITIES
TASTE OF SAILING: Have a “go” at sailing on our Raiders which won’t capsize so no falling out! Become an active crew member and learn all about sailing from your instructor while racing your friendsTASTE OF POWERBOATING: Thrills and spills on high speed boats under strict supervision and in total safety. Listen out for the screams of delight from the juniors on this one!
GET KAYAKING!: This is the FUN getting wet part!. Develop confidence afloat, learn paddling skills and enjoy team spirit with fun and games on the water!RAFT BUILDING:: More getting wet part!. Teamwork and skill required to help put your raft together and beat the other team to the treasure!
FUN NATURE TRAIL: Marlogue Wood has a network of paths gently sloping down to the sea. Teams compete and follow the clues to enjoy learning about nature whilst exploring the woods. Blaze the trail and find the Pirates treasure!
Team Chalenge Games Teamwork, mental and physical agility help teams to win fun games
LINKS TO THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM :
Geography Cork Harbour chart (map) and local OS map, how to read symbols. See islands, rivers and estuaries.
History: The history of Cobh and the Harbour and Port of Cork, Sail in waters where the sport of sailing has been carried on for 300 years.
Science: Explain the Power station, the Refinery, Ringaskiddy, other Industry in the harbour. The Nature of the Foreshore, Sea life, fish, birds, flora and fauna, animals and birds. Physics: how boats float and sail. How to recognise direction of the wind, explain the tide
Physical Education: We aim to teach respect for the water and ensure nobody has a fear of water. We provide co-operative activities, group problem-solving exercises, and physical challenges and encourage pupils to adopt a healthy life-style based on an enjoyment and appreciation of the outdoors.
WHO ARE WE ? Principal Eddie English has been teaching sailing for over 40 years and is one of the leading trainers in Powerboating, Sailing and Navigation in Ireland. Eddie has trained the largest number of instructors in Ireland. He is a qualified schoolteacher and personally trains our instructors to the highest standards.Our team have the ability to give students of all ages thorough training in a fun environment.. We are open all year round and teach from ages 4 to 84!
Supervision: While on activities, the groups are fully supervised by our team of friendly instructors
SailCork is recognised by the Irish Sailing Association and Failte Ireland and is one of the leading locations for training instructors in Ireland.
SailCork is unique in that it introduced the training of children as young as 4 years of age to sailing and watersports nearly 20 years ago.
SailCork is a full time school with a year round programme for Powerboating, Sailing for Juniors and Adults as well as Yachting March to December. Our Navigation and Radio school operates year round.
LOCATION: We are located in a very beautiful, picturesque part of Cork Harbour in East Ferry Marina. It is very safe both ashore and afloat. There are no busy streets or traffic. Whatever the weather, we can get afloat in the safe, sheltered waters at East Ferry. It is very quiet and situated less than 5k from Cobh town on the eastern edge of the Great Island. The Marlogue Inn Bar and Restaurant located on site.ACCESS: We are located just 10 k from the N25 picturesque part of Cork Harbour in East Ferry just outside the town of Cobh. Full details of directions here
SailCork can cater for groups up to 120. Min No 20. Groups are usually split in two – one half participating in activities ashore while the other half is afloat. Groups swop over at lunchtime to complete programme. Pupils gain an allround experience in rural surroundings enjoying a unique mix of outdoor activities and fun afloat with one of Irelands leading and longest established sailing schools.Each activity lasts approx 40mins
SAMPLE DAY: Group A: Fun Nature Trail and Team Challenge and Raft Building
Group B: Sailing, Kayaking and Powerboating. Groups switch at lunchtime.
TIMES: Full day 09:30-1500, PRICE: €40 pp
LUNCH: Students may bring their own or hot food (chips, sausages, chicken nuggets, cordial drinks, all for only €5.00) is available on site at the Marlogue Inn.
WHAT TO BRING: Swim suit, wetsuit if you have one, towel, spare pair of old shoes, personal medications if any, sun block cream and rain jacket. Change of clothes and shoes in named bag. Plastic bag to bring home wet gear.Please do not bring valuables.
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT is awarded to all students.
BOOKINGS: Fill out the booking form with number attending. Prices are based on a minimum group of 20, bookings with 50% deposit – numbers must be confirmed 2 weeks prior to event.
Team leaders, Teachers, coaches etc are welcome to take part in the activities FREE of charge but are not obliged to do so.
Free welcome cup of tea/coffee for teachers/ leaders/drivers on arrival at SailCork
Speak to our Junior Group Co-Ordinator Jo English at SailCork any time on 021 4811237
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Testimonial: Emily Power Walterstown NS:
"Last year my class and I went on a school tour to Eddie English’s sailing school (SailCork) in Cobh. I found that the variety was excellent, with all children participating in three different water based activities. The craft were all well maintained and the staff were professional and, most importantly, fun! At the start of the day, us teachers were asked if we were willing to be dunked, and the staff were very respectful of our wishes. One teacher thoroughly enjoyed her day power-boating with her sunglasses on, while the more confident in the water joined in with the children and walked the plank! Non-participation is also an option. The children were well looked after throughout the day, and were physically challenged in a fun environment. The day covered the Outdoor and Adventure Activities Strand, and partially covered some of the Aquatics strand in the PE curriculum for primary schools."
