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2025 Summer Junior Sailing Course

23rd June - 8 August

Dear Parents,

We are delighted to announce that bookings for the 2025 LDYC Junior Sailing Courses are now open!

These courses, run under the internationally recognized Irish Sailing Standard, offer a fantastic opportunity for your children to learn and develop their sailing skills in a safe and fun environment.

Key Changes for 2025:

  • Focus on Skill Mastery: Irish Sailing has emphasized the importance of demonstrating proficiency in all required skills before progressing to the next level. This ensures a strong foundation in sailing and a deeper understanding of sailing principles.
  • Adjusted Expectations: Please be aware that due to factors like weather conditions, absences, and individual learning paces, a sailor may not complete a level within the designated course period. We will provide additional opportunities for practice and skill development outside of the standard summer courses to ensure all sailors have the chance to progress.
  • Even Course Distribution: Participants will be evenly distributed across all 6 weeks of the sailing courses.
  • Boat Access: Each participant must have access to a boat suitable for their course level ( kites and wires plus adventure courses require double hander dinghies). Club dinghies will be available for rental for specific courses.
  • Pre instructors: require a doble handed dinghy, maximum of two participants per boat.Club Dinghies are available for rent.  
  • Course Prioritization: Priority will be given to ISA-designed courses. Non-ISA courses, such as Monsters and Pre-Instructors, are offered but will not be the primary focus.
  • Clear Communication: Regular communication will be provided to young sailors regarding their progress, level, and skills to be developed throughout the summer.
  • Key Safety Control: We have a requirement to have parents present each day to act as shore parents. To help ensure compliance, each week has designated groups identified to cover this role. Once you have signed up to a course, please use this link to sign up for some times. Note that we cannot launch any levels in the morning or afternoon until shore parents are present. See below for course level assignments to shore duty

Booking Information:

  • Courses can be booked online on the LDYC website starting today.
  • A non-refundable deposit of 10% is required at the time of booking.
  • Further payment will be due by March 31st 2025.

Important Notes:

  • LDYC membership is required for all participants.
  • Places may be limited on some courses, so we encourage you to book early to avoid disappointment.

We are committed to providing a high-quality and enjoyable sailing experience for all our junior members. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Junior Organiser at juniororganiser@ldyc.ie.

We look forward to another fantastic summer of sailing!

Sincerely,

The LDYC Junior Sailing Committee

Tickets

Basic Skills Additional Week- 14th to 18th July
€100.00
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Basic Skills Catch Up – 14th to 18th July

Basic Skills Additional Week - 4th to 8th August
€100.00
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Basic Skills Catch Up – 4th to 8th August

Start Sailing Additional Week- 14th to 18th July
€100.00
0
+

Start Sailing Catch Up – 14th to 18th July

Start Sailing Additional Week - 4th to 8th August
€100.00
0
+

start Sailing Catch Up – 4th to 8th August

Teen Week Sailing Skills 21st to 25th July
€150.00
0
+

Teen Week Sailing Skills 21st to 25th July

Teen Week Sailing Skills 28th July - 1st August
€150.00
0
+

Teen Week Sailing Skills 28th July – 1st August

Teen Week Sailing Skills 4th - 8th August
€150.00
0
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Teen Week Sailing Skills 4th – 8th August

Taste of Sailing July 21 - July 25
€195.00 (late booking)
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+
Available since 7 Feb 2025 17:00

Ticket price is 185 with 10% deposit payable now. After the 31st March it is 195 with 10% deposit payable.

The aim of this brief introductory course is to give you a positive introduction to the thrill of sailing. No prior experience or knowledge is required.

This course may be completed in any type of sailing dinghy.
Please be aware that due to factors like weather conditions, absences, and individual learning paces, a sailor may not complete a level within the designated course period. We will provide additional opportunities for practice and skill development outside of the standard summer courses to ensure all sailors have the chance to progress.

Taste of Sailing July 28 - Aug 1
€195.00 (late booking)
0
+
Available since 7 Feb 2025 17:00

Ticket price is 185 with 10% deposit payable now. After the 31st March it is 195 with 10% deposit payable.

The aim of this brief introductory course is to give you a positive introduction to the thrill of sailing. No prior experience or knowledge is required.

This course may be completed in any type of sailing dinghy.
Please be aware that due to factors like weather conditions, absences, and individual learning paces, a sailor may not complete a level within the designated course period. We will provide additional opportunities for practice and skill development outside of the standard summer courses to ensure all sailors have the chance to progress.

Taste of Sailing July 14 - July 18
€195.00 (late booking)
0
+
Available since 7 Feb 2025 17:00

Ticket price is 185 with 10% deposit payable now. After the 31st March it is 195 with 10% deposit payable.

The aim of this brief introductory course is to give you a positive introduction to the thrill of sailing. No prior experience or knowledge is required.

This course may be completed in any type of sailing dinghy.
Please be aware that due to factors like weather conditions, absences, and individual learning paces, a sailor may not complete a level within the designated course period. We will provide additional opportunities for practice and skill development outside of the standard summer courses to ensure all sailors have the chance to progress.

Booking closed 27 Jun 2025 23:59
Start Sailing June 30 - July 11
€370.00 (late booking)
0
+
Was available until 7 Feb 2025 17:00

Ticket price is 350 with 10% deposit payable now. After the 31st March it is 370 with 10% deposit payable.

By the end of this course you will be sailing in light wind conditions with assistance from your instructor.

This course may be completed in any type of sailing dinghy.
Please be aware that due to factors like weather conditions, absences, and individual learning paces, a sailor may not complete a level within the designated course period. We will provide additional opportunities for practice and skill development outside of the standard summer courses to ensure all sailors have the chance to progress.

Booking closed 27 Jun 2025 23:59
Basic Skills June 30 - July 11
€370.00 (late booking)
0
+
Was available until 7 Feb 2025 17:00

Ticket price is 350 with 10% deposit payable now. After the 31st March it is 370 with 10% deposit payable.

By the end of this course you will be sailing on your own in light wind conditions without assistance from your instructor.
You will be expected to be able to already demonstrate the skills and knowledge included in the Start Sailing course

This course may be completed in any type of sailing dinghy.
Please be aware that due to factors like weather conditions, absences, and individual learning paces, a sailor may not complete a level within the designated course period. We will provide additional opportunities for practice and skill development outside of the standard summer courses to ensure all sailors have the chance to progress.

Booking closed 27 Jun 2025 23:59
Improving Skills June 30 - July 18
€500.00 (late booking)
0
+
Was available until 7 Feb 2025 17:00

Ticket price is 480 with 10% deposit payable now. After the 31st March it is 500 with 10% deposit payable.

To develop the skills and knowledge you need in order to set up and sail the boat more effectively and in moderate conditions. This course will also prepare you for the specialist courses ahead.
You will be expected to have completed, or have experience equivalent to, the Basic Skills course and have been sailing regularly with a minimum of 10 hrs logged as following this course.
This course may be completed in any type of sailing dinghy

This course may be completed in any type of sailing dinghy.
Please be aware that due to factors like weather conditions, absences, and individual learning paces, a sailor may not complete a level within the designated course period. We will provide additional opportunities for practice and skill development outside of the standard summer courses to ensure all sailors have the chance to progress.

Booking closed 27 Jun 2025 23:59
Advanced Boat Handling June 30 - July 18
€500.00 (late booking)
0
+
Was available until 7 Feb 2025 17:00

Ticket price is 480 with 10% deposit payable now. After the 31st March it is 500 with 10% deposit payable.

To develop advanced boat handling and tuning skills and prepare you to sail flat out in strong winds.
You must have completed the Improving Skills course and have been sailing regularly with a minimum of 20 hrs logged as following this course.
This course may be completed in any type of sailing dinghy or catamaran.

Please be aware that due to factors like weather conditions, absences, and individual learning paces, a sailor may not complete a level within the designated course period. We will provide additional opportunities for practice and skill development outside of the standard summer courses to ensure all sailors have the chance to progress.

Booking closed 27 Jun 2025 23:59
Start Racing June 30 - July 18
€500.00 (late booking)
0
+
Was available until 7 Feb 2025 17:00

Ticket price is 480 with 10% deposit payable now. After the 31st March it is 500 with 10% deposit payable.

To introduce you to sail boat racing and develop your skills and knowledge to a
level where you can comfortably race at club and inter club level in Ireland.
You will be expected to have completed, or have experience equivalent to Improving Skills And have been sailing regularly with a minimum of 20 hrs logged as following this course.

This course may be completed in any type of sailing dinghy. Assessment is continuous throughout the course. However, your instructor may also choose to use a formal practical assessment of boat handling skills and a short written paper or oral interview in assessing your level of background knowledge.
Please be aware that due to factors like weather conditions, absences, and individual learning paces, a sailor may not complete a level within the designated course period. We will provide additional opportunities for practice and skill development outside of the standard summer courses to ensure all sailors have the chance to progress.

Booking closed 27 Jun 2025 23:59
Kites and Wires June 30 - July 18
€500.00 (late booking)
0
+
Was available until 7 Feb 2025 17:00

Ticket price is 480 with 10% deposit payable now. After the 31st March it is 500 with 10% deposit payable.

To introduce you to the thrills and spills of sailing with spinnakers and trapezes.
You will be expected to have completed or have experience equivalent to the Improving Skills course and have been sailing regularly with a minimum of 20 hrs logged as following this course.
For this course you will be using sailing dinghies or catamarans equipped with spinnakers and trapezes. You must have or have a place on a double hander dinghy, maximum of two participants per dinghy.
Club boats are available to rent on a first come first serve basis.

Please be aware that due to factors like weather conditions, absences, and individual learning paces, a sailor may not complete a level within the designated course period. We will provide additional opportunities for practice and skill development outside of the standard summer courses to ensure all sailors have the chance to progress.

Booking closed 27 Jun 2025 23:59
Adventure June 30 - July 18
€500.00 (late booking)
0
+
Was available until 7 Feb 2025 17:00

Ticket price is 480 with 10% deposit payable now. After the 31st March it is 500 with 10% deposit payable.

To introduce you to the skills and knowledge you will need in order to undertake longer trips and to sail in stronger winds.
You will be expected to have completed, or have experience equivalent to the Improving Skills Course and have been sailing regularly with a minimum of 20 hrs logged as following this course.
The Adventure course requires a double hander dinghy or a place on one, maximum of two sailors per boat.
Club boats are available to rent on a first come first serve bases, to include two sailors from the same group.
While there are 24 spaces available, these are two separate groups, pending instructor availability.

Please be aware that due to factors like weather conditions, absences, and individual learning paces, a sailor may not complete a level within the designated course period. We will provide additional opportunities for practice and skill development outside of the standard summer courses to ensure all sailors have the chance to progress.

Taste of Sailing Aug 4 - Aug 8
€195.00 (late booking)
0
+
Available since 7 Feb 2025 17:00

Ticket price is 185 with 10% deposit payable now. After the 31st March it is 195 with 10% deposit payable.

The aim of this brief introductory course is to give you a positive introduction to the thrill of sailing. No prior experience or knowledge is required.

This course may be completed in any type of sailing dinghy.
Please be aware that due to factors like weather conditions, absences, and individual learning paces, a sailor may not complete a level within the designated course period. We will provide additional opportunities for practice and skill development outside of the standard summer courses to ensure all sailors have the chance to progress.

Start Sailing July 21 - Aug 1
€370.00 (late booking)
0
+
Available since 7 Feb 2025 17:00

Ticket price is 350 with 10% deposit payable now. After the 31st March it is 370 with 10% deposit payable.

By the end of this course you will be sailing in light wind conditions with assistance from your instructor.

This course may be completed in any type of sailing dinghy.
Please be aware that due to factors like weather conditions, absences, and individual learning paces, a sailor may not complete a level within the designated course period. We will provide additional opportunities for practice and skill development outside of the standard summer courses to ensure all sailors have the chance to progress.

Basic Skills July 21 - Aug 1
€370.00 (late booking)
0
+
Available since 7 Feb 2025 17:00

Ticket price is 350 with 10% deposit payable now. After the 31st March it is 370 with 10% deposit payable.

By the end of this course you will be sailing on your own in light wind conditions without assistance from your instructor.
You will be expected to be able to already demonstrate the skills and knowledge included in the Start Sailing course

This course may be completed in any type of sailing dinghy.
Please be aware that due to factors like weather conditions, absences, and individual learning paces, a sailor may not complete a level within the designated course period. We will provide additional opportunities for practice and skill development outside of the standard summer courses to ensure all sailors have the chance to progress.

Improving Skills July 21 - Aug 8
€500.00 (late booking)
0
+
Available since 7 Feb 2025 17:00

Ticket price is 480 with 10% deposit payable now. After the 31st March it is 500 with 10% deposit payable.

To develop the skills and knowledge you need in order to set up and sail the boat more effectively and in moderate conditions. This course will also prepare you for the specialist courses ahead.
You will be expected to have completed, or have experience equivalent to, the Basic Skills course and have been sailing regularly with a minimum of 10 hrs logged as following this course.
This course may be completed in any type of sailing dinghy

This course may be completed in any type of sailing dinghy.
Please be aware that due to factors like weather conditions, absences, and individual learning paces, a sailor may not complete a level within the designated course period. We will provide additional opportunities for practice and skill development outside of the standard summer courses to ensure all sailors have the chance to progress.

Advanced Boat Handling July 21 - Aug 8
€500.00 (late booking)
0
+
Available since 7 Feb 2025 17:00

Ticket price is 480 with 10% deposit payable now. After the 31st March it is 500 with 10% deposit payable.

To develop advanced boat handling and tuning skills and prepare you to sail flat out in strong winds.
You must have completed the Improving Skills course and have been sailing regularly with a minimum of 20 hrs logged as following this course.
This course may be completed in any type of sailing dinghy or catamaran.

Please be aware that due to factors like weather conditions, absences, and individual learning paces, a sailor may not complete a level within the designated course period. We will provide additional opportunities for practice and skill development outside of the standard summer courses to ensure all sailors have the chance to progress.

Start Racing July 21 - Aug 8
€500.00 (late booking)
0
+
Available since 7 Feb 2025 17:00

Ticket price is 480 with 10% deposit payable now. After the 31st March it is 500 with 10% deposit payable.

To introduce you to sail boat racing and develop your skills and knowledge to a
level where you can comfortably race at club and inter club level in Ireland.
You will be expected to have completed, or have experience equivalent to Improving Skills And have been sailing regularly with a minimum of 20 hrs logged as following this course.

This course may be completed in any type of sailing dinghy. Assessment is continuous throughout the course. However, your instructor may also choose to use a formal practical assessment of boat handling skills and a short written paper or oral interview in assessing your level of background knowledge.
Please be aware that due to factors like weather conditions, absences, and individual learning paces, a sailor may not complete a level within the designated course period. We will provide additional opportunities for practice and skill development outside of the standard summer courses to ensure all sailors have the chance to progress.

Kites and Wires July 21 - Aug 8
€500.00 (late booking)
0
+
Available since 7 Feb 2025 17:00

Ticket price is 480 with 10% deposit payable now. After the 31st March it is 500 with 10% deposit payable.

To introduce you to the thrills and spills of sailing with spinnakers and trapezes.
You will be expected to have completed or have experience equivalent to the Improving Skills course and have been sailing regularly with a minimum of 20 hrs logged as following this course.
For this course you will be using sailing dinghies or catamarans equipped with spinnakers and trapezes. You must have or have a place on a double hander dinghy, maximum of two participants per dinghy.
Club boats are available to rent on a first come first serve basis.

Please be aware that due to factors like weather conditions, absences, and individual learning paces, a sailor may not complete a level within the designated course period. We will provide additional opportunities for practice and skill development outside of the standard summer courses to ensure all sailors have the chance to progress.

Adventure July 21 - Aug 8
€500.00 (late booking)
0
+
Available since 7 Feb 2025 17:00

Ticket price is 480 with 10% deposit payable now. After the 31st March it is 500 with 10% deposit payable.

To introduce you to the skills and knowledge you will need in order to undertake longer trips and to sail in stronger winds.
You will be expected to have completed, or have experience equivalent to the Improving Skills Course and have been sailing regularly with a minimum of 20 hrs logged as following this course.
The Adventure course requires a double hander dinghy or a place on one, maximum of two sailors per boat.
Club boats are available to rent on a first come first serve bases, to include two sailors from the same group.
While there are 24 spaces available, these are two separate groups, pending instructor availability.

Please be aware that due to factors like weather conditions, absences, and individual learning paces, a sailor may not complete a level within the designated course period. We will provide additional opportunities for practice and skill development outside of the standard summer courses to ensure all sailors have the chance to progress.

Last updated 2:21am on 31 July 2025

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