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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
Junior Spring Training Dinghy Programme – Saturday Afternoons
Our Junior Handed Dinghy Spring Training Programme returns on Saturday 31st January and will run for 9 weeks. It is open to Optimists, Toppers, ILCA 4s, 29ers and 49er FXs.
Additionally to the Saturday regular training, Juniors will be offered February mid term extra days training (a separate booking form will be issued)
Dates: Jan 31, Feb 7, Feb 14, Feb 16 (skiff and Dinghies only), Feb 17 (skiff and Dinghies only), Feb 18 (skiff and Dinghies only), Feb 20 (Optimist Only), Feb 21, Feb 22 (Optimist only), Feb 28, Mar 7, Mar 14, Mar 21, Mar 28
Full programme fee: âŹ280
per session fee: âŹ25
Club boats charter options: Toppers and one Laser 4.7 (ILCA 4) available / Full programme: âŹ180 per boat, By session: book on the Club website if any availability
Training starts at 13.00 with the daily briefing (rigged and ready unless stated otherwise by the coach) and finishes after debrief is completed around 17.00
Head coach & Dinghies: Thomas Chaix
Optimist: Alfonso Moreno
Skiffs: Lauren O Callaghan
Additional coaches as required: William Walsh, Eoin Byrne, Ellie Cunnane, Nicola Ferguson
Please note that boats will need to be removed after training and before April 5th to facilitate the annual lift-in
RS Aero, Topper and ILCA Adult Training spring 2026 series – Saturday Mornings
Our Adult Single Handed Dinghy Training programme returns on Saturday 31st January and will run for 9 weeks
Dates: Jan 31, Feb 7, Feb 14, Feb 21, Feb 28, Mar 7, Mar 14, Mar 21, Mar 28
The sessions starts at 9.30 and debrief is expected to be completed by 13.00.
Full programme fee: âŹ240
per session fee: âŹ40
Head coach: Thomas Chaix
Other coaches: Alfonso Moreno, Ellie Cunnane, Lauren O Callghan, William Walsh, Eoin Byrne
Please note that boats will need to be removed after training and before April 5th to facilitate the annual lift-in
AIB DBSC SPRING CHICKEN SERIES 2026 – NOR & Entry Form
SUNDAY 1st FEBRUARY â SUNDAY 8th MARCH
A series of SIX races to be held on Sunday mornings organised by Dublin Bay Sailing Club. A progressive handicap on a time-on-time basis will be used. For keelboats, cruisers, cruising boats, one-designs and boats that do not normally race are very welcome.
First gun 10.10 hrs.
Entry fee âŹ60.00 â includes temporary membership of Dublin Bay S.C. and of the National Y.C.
Entries on line at www.dbsc.ie
Any problems with entry, contact Brian Mulkeen, Hon. Sec. at 087 2336197 or Fintan Cairns at 087 2439208
Sailing instructions will be available on Sunday 1st February and will be emailed to entrants beforehand. After sailing - draws, food etc. will be available to competitors in the National Y.C. who are kindly hosting the series. You have to be there to win! Last date for entries â Wednesday 28th January
Handicaps of late entries (and INCORRECT SAIL NOS.!) will be adjusted accordingly!
An Introduction to Sextant Navigation – 7th March 2026
An Introduction to Sextant Navigation is a hands-on course designed to introduce participants to the principles and practice of celestial navigation using a sextant. Ideal for sailors with an interest in traditional navigation techniques or those wishing to broaden...
An Introduction to Marine Electrics – starting 17th February at 18:00 for four weeks
An Introduction to Marine Electrics is a practical, beginner-friendly course designed to give participants a solid foundation in the principles and applications of electrical systems used aboard boats and small vessels. Whether you are a boat owner, aspiring marine...
An Introduction to Navionics – starting 17th March at 18:00 for four weeks
An Introduction to Navionics is a practical, hands-on course designed to help participants confidently use Navionics for marine navigation and passage planning. Ideal for boat owners, recreational sailors, and those new to electronic navigation, the course provides...