Junior Sailing Academy
Junior Courses
ISA-certified sailing courses for young sailors aged 8–18, delivered by qualified instructors on the Shannon Estuary.
The programme
Junior Sailing Academy
The FYC Junior Sailing Academy runs throughout the summer months and provides a structured pathway from complete beginner to competitive racer. Courses follow the Irish Sailing Association (ISA) curriculum and lead to nationally recognised qualifications.
Small class sizes (max 6 per instructor) ensure every child gets plenty of time on the water and individual coaching.
ISA Level
Start Sailing
Age 8–12
3 days
The perfect introduction to sailing for complete beginners. Children learn to rig, launch, steer, and return to shore safely.
- Safety briefing
- Capsize recovery
- Basic sailing skills
- ISA Start Sailing certificate
ISA Level
Improving Skills
Age 10–15
3 days
Building on the Start Sailing foundation — developing boat handling, upwind/downwind technique, and racing basics.
- Improved boat control
- Tacking & gybing
- Introduction to racing
- ISA Improving Skills certificate
ISA Level
Better Sailing
Age 12–18
3 days
For young sailors with solid basic skills who want to race and sail more independently.
- Racing starts & tactics
- Rules of racing
- Independent sailing
- ISA Better Sailing certificate
ISA Level
Race Training
Age 12–18
Ongoing
Advanced training for junior racers who want to compete at club, regional, and national level.
- Advanced tactics
- Boat tuning
- Regatta preparation
- ISA pathway support
Dates & booking
Courses run June–August. Course dates and booking details will be published in April each year. To register interest or ask a question, contact the club.
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