INTRODUCTION TO SAILING

The Royal Irish Yacht Club runs a very successful Beginner and Advance Adult Sailing Programme.
 
 
 
The Adult Sailing courses in the programme are available to both RIYC members and non-members and are designed for people who are interested in:

•    learning about sailing, boat rigging, wind direction, points of sale, knots etc. 
•    advancing their knowledge of sailing
•    becoming a member of the Club. 

Course 2 of the RIYC Adult Sailing Programme is now open for booking (17th June – 22nd July 2025). Designed for both members and non-members, this six-week Tuesday evening course offers a safe and enjoyable introduction to sailing using our 1720 Sportsboats. It's ideal for anyone keen to learn the basics, build confidence on the water, and get involved in Club life. If you have family or friends who might be interested, we’d be delighted if you shared the details with them—course fee includes an end-of-course celebration dinner in the Club dining room.
 
We use our fleet of "1720" Sportsboats, a 5 man keelboat that cannot capsize making it an ideal safe way of learning the sport we love. On completion of the course we expect participent will be competent to crew on members yachts in Dublin bay.
 
On completion of the course we invite participants to join us for an evening of fine food and wine in our dining room to celebrate their achievement.  This is included in the cost of the course. 
 
We have 3 x  6 Session courses available this summer, all held on a Tuesday evening from 1800 hrs to 2000 hrs 
 
Course 1 - 29th April - 3rd June 2025 - Sold Out
Course 2 - 17th June - 22th July 2025 - Sold Out
Course 3 - 5th August - 9th September 2025
 
The cost is €340. We can also offer participants a door fob to make your movement through the Club during the course easier. There is a deposit of €25 per door fob, which will be refunded when the card is returned. 

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More details can be found by following here 
If you have any queries on the course please email [email protected]