West Cork Sailing and Powerboat Centre Adrigole West Cork Ireland

Open Hours

September-June
10 am - 5pm
Mon -Fri

July-August
10am - 5pm
Every day

Xmas Closed
23 Dec-5 Jan

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Youth Dinghy Sailing & Activities - ages 5 plus

Nemo & Master Mariner
A wonderful opportunity to introduce our youngest sailors tot he delights of being on the water. The course is a very gentle introduction to sailing and as well as learning how to rig an oppie, where to sit how t steer it encompasses many beach games and swimming fun. Our very attentive instructors ensure that the pace of the course is right for the group. Capacity - 6pers.
Course dates subject to demand

Beginner - Stage 1, 2 & 3, Level 1 ages 8 plus
Ttakes students from complete beginners and works ,through the stages 1-3,towards ISA /RYA L1 which ensures that students can sail up wind, downwind, tack ,gybe and stop the boat in light winds. The course is run over 5 days and the stages are working towards L1. Capacity - 12pers.
Course dates 15-19 Jun, 22-26 Jun, 29 Jun - 3 Jul, 6-10 Jul, 13-17 Jul, 20-24 Jul, 27-31 Jul, 3-7 Aug, 10-14 Aug, 17-21 Aug, 24-28 Aug.
Course prices 5 day €380 10am - 5pm Mon to Fri

Progress - Level 2
Once students have mastered the skills of L1 they are ready to learn the skills of maneuvering the boat into various positions in order to be self sufficient on the water. You will also learn how to pick up moorings, retrieve MOBs, come alongside, tides and weather. Capacity - 12pers.
Course dates 29 Jun - 3 Jul, 6-10 Jul, 13-17 Jul, 20-24 Jul, 27-31 Jul, 3-7 Aug, 10-14 Aug, 17-21 Aug, 24-28 Aug.
Course prices 5 day €380 10am - 5pm Mon to Fri

Improving skills
For sailors wishing to sail in stronger winds and have a greater degree of independence. It covers boat tuning, seamanship skills, lee shore landings,i increasing boat speed a deeper knowledge of tides /weather and some basic navigation. Students should have the skills of L2 before attempting this course. Capacity -12 pers.
Course dates 22-26 Jun, 4+5 Jul, 6-10 Jul, 13-17 Jul, 20-24 Jul, 27-31 Jul, 3-7 Aug, 17-21 Aug
Course prices 5 day €380 10am - 5pm Mon to Fri

Multi activity programed - Ages 13-18
Designed for Kids and teenagers who do not want the formality of a sailing course but still want to have fun on the water. Included is Keelboat sailing, snorkeling, kayaking, canadian canoeing and lots of other mad stuff . You do not need any previous experience to do this course. Capacity - 12pers.
Course dates 1-5 Jun, 8-12 Jun, 15-19 Jun.
Course prices 5 day €300 10am - 5pm Mon to Fri

Kids fun activity day
A brilliant fun day on the water with a bunch of friends. You can choose from a combination of dinghy sailing, kayaking, canoeing, beach games and much more. You need at least 6 persons. Capacity - 24pers.
Course prices ½ day from €20 to €45pp Full day from €35 to €75pp
Contact us with your dates and numbers

Summer Sailing Club - Ages 9-18
A 3 week special value course for complete beginners, improver sailors who want to get the most from their sailing experience.
Beginners & Improvers - Ages 9-18 Over the period students will be working towards improving their sailing skills and completing any aspect of the above courses that they wish.
Trainee Assistant Instructors - Ages 15-18 For students who wish to become instructors. The course includes National Powerboat Certificate, First Aid, people management skills, as well improving your sailing skills. Pre requisite - Improvers cert. Capacity - 18pers.
Course date 29 Jun - 17 Jul (Mon to Fri)
Course price 15 day €680 using our dinghies
€480 using your own dinghy (plastic sailing dinghy with public liability insurance)

Kayaking Rental
Rental a kayak and enjoy the freedom of paddling around the beautiful Adrigole Harbour. Children paddling alone are given a restricted paddling area, children accompanied by an adult can enjoy exploring the whole harbour and see the seals.
Rental per hour Single Kayak €12 Double Kayak €20 Canadian Canoe €20
Discounts for groups - great for parties.

If none of the above dates suit you and there are 3 or more of you,
you can choose your own dates and avail of our discount scheme.
See discounts on the back page.

Bring a group and
get a discount .

 

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