Junior Sailing Course Week 5
20th - 24 July
Welcome to week 5 of the summer sailing courses!
In line is the Irish Sailing guidance, this year the LDYC courses have converted to a week by week booking system.
Please check the course syllabus, prerequisites, and requitements for the course on the Irish Sailing website you wish to book on prior to booking to ensure your sailor is eligible
- 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 week. 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.
- Boat Access: Each participant must have access to a boat suitable for their course level. Please check the Irish Sailing website for the latest boat requirements.
- 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. Note that we cannot launch any levels in the morning or afternoon until shore parents are present.
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
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Last updated 10:29pm on 4 February 2026