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JUNIOR
COURSES - SailCork at East Ferry Marina Cobh
Junior
Weeklong Courses begin June 16 - some weeks almost fully booked
- so book your place now!!
Special
Saturday Sailing for Juniors - Sat May 19
Junior
Powerboating: SailCork is
IrelandÕs leading powerboat school. We have special junior
powerboat courses which follow an international syllabus.
Special
Junior (under 16) Powerboat Course - 2 Days 10:00 to 16:30
Provides a practical introduction to boat handling skills
in open power driven craft. Course contents: 1. Launch and
recovery. 2. Preparation of boat and crew 3. Boat handling.
4. Leaving and coming alongside. 5. Being towed Course
Fee € 275 - Next Course - June 11/12 (course
is at RCYC Crosshaven)
DINGHY
SAILING, POWERBOATING and Multi - Activity - Scheduled
Summer Courses run weekly from June until end of August
"Enjoy
learning afloat". Fun courses using a tried and tested system.
Come aboard and join the fun now! We have been teaching
juniors for over 35 years and SailCork has developed
a professional teaching programme to help juniors to enjoy
learning afloat in total safety.
The team
of friendly instructors is led by Eddie English who,
as a qualified trainer and senior instructor, was one of those
responsible for initiating the National Dinghy Scheme and
the Powerboat Scheme in Ireland. All certified courses are
recognised by the ISA. We pride ourselves in individual
attention and we have no more than 40 pupils at any one time
with an average ratio of 4:1
Juniors:
Junior courses are designed for those between 4 and 17 years.
Professional
Learning Environment:
East
Ferry in Cobh is an ideal location for sailing. Besides
boasting excellent facilities for sailing and boating East
Ferry Marina is the home of the Morlogue Inn. Ideal for parents
to relax whilst our pupils prepare to go afloat! Sailing from
East Ferry allows us the safety of using a marina and access
to the safe, unspoilt waters of the Eastern Harbour.
Ashore:
The shorebased sections of our courses take place using the
most up to date teaching methods and equipment. The classroom
philosophy is based on fun learning ashore linked directly
to the sessions afloat where the pupils spend most of their
time on our courses.
Afloat:
Our "outdoor classroom" is Cork Harbour. We work in areas
which provide a totally safe environment for teaching afloat.
Most courses are run in the safe, shallow, sheltered waters
of the Eastern Harbour under the watchful eye of our qualified
instructors.
Cork Harbour
has been the home of leisure sailing for nearly 300 years
and the year is crammed with regattas and races with the emphasis
on safety on the water and of course fun afloat and ashore!
Junior
Programme 2008
Weekly
Dinghy Sailing and Multi Activity Courses based at East Ferry
Marina Cobh begin on 16th June and our last week is August
25.
Special
Courses:- Kiddies
Club - ages of 4 to 8 Week of Jun 30 or
Jul 7 or Aug 22
Dinghy Sailing Level 3 or 4 (2 weeks) Week of Jun 16 and
Aug 18
Junior
Dinghy Sailing: 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.
Kiddies
Club - ages of 4 to 8 This course is specially
designed for pupils from 4 to 8 yrs of age. It covers all
aspects of safe water conduct in a variety of watersports.
This fun course provides a gentle introduction to the water
giving participants a respect for the sea as well as removing
fears they may have - after all watersports are great fun!!
Junior
Multi- Activity - ages of 8 + The main emphasis
in this programme is on fun! We include Dinghy Sailing,
Canoeing, Raft building, Powerboating and seamanship skills!
We concentrate on safety, seamanship skills and enjoyment!
Pupils usually get a feel for the sea on this course and usually
go on to specialise in dinghy sailing.
National
Dinghy Scheme - 8 to 17 years the method breaks sailing
into five levels from beginner to advanced.
¥Level
1 Start Sailing: 1 week. Provides a brief taste
of dinghy sailing for beginners introducing basic boat handling
and background knowledge.
¥Level
2 Basic Skills: 1 week. By the end of the course
the pupil should have a basic knowledge and be capable of
safely sailing a dinghy in light winds.
¥Level
3 Improving Techniques: 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.
¥Level
4 Advanced Skills:2 week min. Course graduates
should have a confident, safe, seamanlike approach to sailing
and be capable of handling a dinghy in strong wind conditions.
Logbooks: These specially produced books enable the pupil
to keep a record of their sailing and are a must for anyone
seeking certification. These are available at International
Sailing 8.00 euro
Junior
Club Sailing After attending a course most juniors want
to spend more time having fun afloat. Club sailing provides
access to enjoyment afloat on a regular basis and helps the
pupil to further their skills afloat. Club sailing runs on
Thursdays from 1530 until 1830.
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.
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 (Lunch can be purchased at Marlogue Inn) 7. Logbook-Û
8.00 (can be purchased from International Sailing)
Getting
to East Ferry : To get to Cobh by rail- . International
Sailing will be organising a shuttle service from Cobh to
East Ferry. A special ferry service will be available from
East Ferry Midleton on certain weeks - contact us for details.
Assistant
Instructor Course For selected Level 3 dinghy sailors
- see instructor course page for details
Course
fees : Junior Multi- Activity
and Junior Sailing € 295 per week Junior
Powerboating € 275 per 2 day course
We have
limited availability on these courses - book your place early!
International Sailing also runs courses in powerboating, cruising,
navigation, multi-activity and club sailing for adults and
juniors.
JUNIOR REGATTA END OF THE SUMMER SEASON!
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 Ð remember first come first
served. The cost will be Û55 (including Bar B Q)
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 Ð (bring a packed lunch) Treasure hunt afloat
and ashore Ð revise your skills afloat and return to Marina
16.00 Finals of fun relay races Ð 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
18.00 End of day and Prizegiving and farewells for season!!
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