Junior Sailing
Junior Summer Course Booking – Now Open
Our junior summer courses are now open for booking.
The fee per course is âŹ350 for the first full course, non-members âŹ400
Advanced Sailing â Keelboats âŹ450, non-members âŹ500
Advanced Sailing â Kites & Wires âŹ350, non-members âŹ400
The Harbour Hoppers and Mini Mariners courses are a one week half day course (morning or afternoon; no supervision over lunch) following the Taste of Sailing syllabus for 6-8 year olds getting out on the water in different types of boats and gaining confidence. No experience required.
The fee for this course is âŹ130.00 per child. Please also note our cancellation policy.
Members must book via SmartClub App
Non-members please click Here
Course 1 2nd June â 12th June
Course 2 15th June â 26th June
Course 3 29th June â 10th July
Course 4 13th July â 24th July
Course 5 27th July â 7th August
Junior Friday Night Series 2026
Six Friday evenings. One harbour. Endless opportunity.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of Dun Laoghaire Harbour, the Junior Summer Series 2026 is where young sailors come to race, learn, and have a seriously good time on the water.
This much-loved series brings together the next generation of sailors for a perfect mix of competition, camaraderie, and summer energy.
From Optimists to ILCA6s, Toppers to RS Fevas, the racing is open, inclusive, and designed to challenge sailors of all levels under 19. Whether you're chasing podium finishes or building confidence on the start line, this series is about progression as much as performance.
Each Friday evening features two short, exciting races sailed on a triangle course inside the harbourâideal for sharpening skills in a safe, dynamic environment. And itâs not just about results: coaching, encouragement, and fun are at the heart of every race.
Highlights include:
- âGirls at the Helmâ Evening (June 12th) â celebrating female sailors with special prizes and spotlight races
- Post-race BBQ & Prizegiving (June 19th) â a relaxed finale to wrap up the series in style
- Medals & Fun Prizes across all classes and categories
A welcoming atmosphere, and a focus on learning through racing, the Junior Summer Series is the perfect way to make the most of long summer evenings on the water.
Ready to race?
Entries are open now via the SmartClub App or Non-Members click HERE
Grab your boat, bring your crew, and be part of one of the highlights of the junior sailing calendar.
Race hard. Learn fast. Have fun.
9ers Easterns 2026 – NOR
The National YC is looking forward to welcome the Irish skiffs over the weekend of the 25th and 26th of April. The 9ers Easterns will launch the season for 29ers, 49er FX and 49ers.
It is also the final selector for the 29er worlds 2026.
You can enter via this link
(Discounted entry fee available until April 19th)
Easter Sailing Courses
Easter courses/clinics/Youth Nationals sign up available on SmartClub app...
We will run refresher courses to prepare the summer over the course of the first week of the Easter holidays (from Monday March 30th until Friday April 3rd). Our team of instructors will be on deck to run some small boat sailing Scheme refresher including giving the opportunity for sailors to progress in their levels modules before the summer activities.
Sailability DL Volunteers
Sailability DL are looking for a panel of volunteers to assist with their adult and junior sailing courses on Wednesday evenings and/or Sunday mornings during the summer .
The volunteer roles include dinghy sailors /shore helpers and Rib drivers .
If you are interested in helping out and would like to find out more about whatâs involved you can contact Ruth Shanahan on ruthshanahan@hotmail.com
TY Sailability Workshop NYC March 25th
Instructors Course – February 16th to 20th 2026
Pre-requisites:
- Minimum age 17 (attendees who will be 17 within 6 months of the course i.e are 16.5 can attend the course)
- Irish Sailing SBSS Pre-entry Assessment
- Irish Sailing National Powerboat Certificate
- Valid Emergency Care Certificate
- Current Irish Sailing Garda Vetting Clearance
- Valid Sport Ireland Safeguarding 1 Certificate
- Hold current valid Irish Sailing Membership
Cost âŹ350 for NYC members - âŹ450 for non members
- 8 participants maximum on a first come first served basis
- Instructor: Johanne Murphy
- Moderator: tbc