Come Join us this summer at the poolbeg yacht and boat club
Looking to get a fun time on the water? Ever wanted to try powerboating. For somebody with no experience, we deliver the Introduction to Powerboating Course. The aim of this course is to provide a short practical introduction to boat handling and safety on powerboats being used on all Irish waters. Duration of the course 1 day 9am to 5pm, minimum 7 hours contact time.
The National Powerboat Certificate is a two-day course offering an IS National Powerboat Certificate. The course is designed to be an all-round guide to power-boating. You will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to safely, and effectively skipper an open powerboat, by day, on inland and coastal waters with which you are familiar.
Duration 9am-5pm both days. Minimum contact time is 14 hours.
Who should do this course?
Minimum attendance age is 16. We recommend you wear non-slip shoes, hat, sailing top and bottom rain clothes, we do encourage packing for every eventuality!
What’s covered?
Boat preparation
Clothing & equipment
Launch & recovery
Basic boat handling
Weather and tides
Towing
Basic navigation & pilotage
Coastal knowledge
Essential boat equipment
Regulations
Safety on board
Basic controls - turning in confined spaces/3 point turns.
Anchoring
Planing and maneuvering while on the plane
Engine and drives
Types of craft
Securing to a mooring buoy
Man-overboard maneuvers
Rules of the road
Coming alongside
Tying up to a dock
Ropework
The associated knots
Further training
Terms and Conditions:
Our powerboats are club property, and club members must request permission from the marina manager if they require them outside of the course.
Powerboat clothing is NOT provided but we do provide buoyancy aids for each participant.
The places on each course are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Poolbeg Yacht and Boat Club sometimes uses photographs of customers participating in activities for marketing and promotional purposes. By enrolling in this course you consent to pictures of you being taken and used for promotional purposes, unless explicitly stated otherwise.
If online card payment isn’t working Email sailing@poolbegmarina
Reminder to members to input your code to receive the membership discount
Come and join us in the heart of Dublin City for an action-packed week of sailing! We offer amazing sailing in an unbeatable location, with plenty of fun and excitement for sailors of all skill levels aged from 8-17. Our small group sizes and excellent instructor ratios guarantee that your child will learn plenty of new skills, all while having boat-loads of fun! Our kid’s summer sailing camps are a huge hit every year, so book now to avoid disappointment!
The courses run from 9:30am - 4:30pm.
For ages 7-17
Wetsuits are NOT provided but we do provide buoyancy aids for each child.
The places on each course are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Poolbeg Yacht and Boat Club sometimes uses photographs of customers participating in activities for marketing and promotional purposes. By enrolling in this course one is implicitly consenting to pictures of your child being taken and used for promotional purposes, unless explicitly stated otherwise.
Your child will be split into a group depending on their skill level. Please fill out the form thoroughly when booking. An email will be sent in the week prior to the course with further information.
Courses may be cancelled if there are insufficient numbers. You will be notified of this the week before the course is run.
Progression is tracked through Irish Sailing’s Checklick portal. Each participant will need an account to track their progress.
Members are still able to avail of the membership discount. You will have received an email from the registrar with details on how to avail of this. If you have any issues email us at sailing@poolbegmarina.ie
Our keelboat level 1 certified course offers an introduction to and the basics of sailing. This course is taught on our Ruffian 23, which is, which is an amazing class of racing boat and also very beginner friendly. Course hours are 9:30am-5pm.
The course runs over two days either consecutively or a week apart (see below for availability).
Throughout the keelboat level 1 you will learn the following:
How to use the outboard engine of the Ruffian
Ropework – We get you up and running with some basic knots.
Rigging – How to put the boat together.
Setting the sails.
Steering – getting to grips with the tiller!
Wind Direction – how to determine where the wind is coming from.
Upwind, downwind and sailing at 90° to the wind
(you are only expected to perform these with the assistance of an instructor)
For a full breakdown of the syllabus please go to https://www.sailing.ie/Library/Course-Syllabi
What to Wear and bring
A life jacket and if you don’t have one we have some .
When sailing a keelboat in winter, the most important thing is to stay warm, dry, and comfortable. Wear several layers of clothing rather than one thick jacket. Start with a thermal base layer made of merino wool or synthetic fabric which will keep you warm and wick sweat away from your skin. Over that, add a fleece or wool jumper for insulation, and then a waterproof and windproof outer layer such as a sailing jacket and waterproof trousers or salopettes to protect you from spray and wind. Keep your hands warm with sailing gloves or insulated waterproof gloves, and wear a wool hat or beanie along with a neck warmer to stop heat from escaping. On your feet, wear warm thermal or wool socks inside waterproof wellies or sailing boots with good grip for safety on wet decks. Even on cold days, bring polarised sunglasses to protect your eyes from glare off the water and always wear a life jacket. The key is layering, you can always remove or add clothing as conditions change and avoiding cotton, which stays wet and makes you cold. We would advise against wearing jeans in particular.
Hydration on the water is important do bring a bottle of water with you and bring some snacks as well. Please bring a packed lunch as we may be eating afloat.
If you do not have an account please create one on irishsailing.checklick.com and affiliate with Poolbeg Yacht and Boat club. This is where we track your progression and is common across all Irish sailing training centres.
Should we have to cancel due to weather we will let you know the day before at the latest.
Level 1 course requires a minimum of 2 days to complete.
Members remember to use your code to access the membership discount.