• Junior Sailing at Galway City Sailing Club for children age 8 - 18 at all levels.
  • Junior Sailing at Galway City Sailing Club for children age 8 - 18 at all levels.
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Set Sail for Summer! Galway City Sailing Club Launches Junior Summer Sailing Programme

Booking Now – Courses Run from 16 June to 8 August, Weekdays 9:30am to 4:30pm

Looking for a summer activity that’s fun, active and packed with adventure? Galway City Sailing Club is delighted to announce the launch of our eight-week Junior Summer Sailing Programme, open to young sailors aged 8 to 18.

Running from Monday 16 June to Friday 8 August (9:30am to 4:30pm), the programme offers a series of week-long courses designed to get juniors out on the water and loving every minute of it. Whether your child is completely new to sailing or already working toward racing skills, these courses suit every level.

Eight weeks of summer fun, booking now for weeks starting: Monday 16 June, Monday 23 June, Monday 30 June, Monday 7 July, Monday 14 July, Monday 21 July, Monday 28 July and Monday 04 August.

Friday Cake Days & End Of Programme Party

To cap off each week, we’ll celebrate with a Friday Cake Day plus on August 8 we hold our end of programme BBQ Party & Prize Giving – a chance for participants of our summers courses to catch up, relax, make new friends, tell tales of their adventures and mark their achievements.

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Building Confidence, Friendships & Future Sailors – One Course at a Time

Sharon on Sailing, Value and Access

“This year, we’re thrilled to offer eight full weeks of sailing courses for junior sailors, including newcomers” said Sharon de Bhaldraithe, Junior Organiser at Galway City Sailing Club. “These courses can spark a lifelong love of sailing and help children build confidence, resilience and lasting friendships. We’ve seen young sailors go from complete beginners to skilled instructors here at the club, university sailors, work with Coiste Uisce in Belmullet and some have even taken their passion for sailing as far as Greece – all beginning with a course like this.”

Sharon added that the club is committed to making sailing more accessible: “We understand the financial pressures families are under, so we’ve worked to ensure our full-week courses offer tremendous value for money. And being just two minutes from Galway Harbour, we’re ideally located for families across the city.”

Sharon de Bhaldraithe
Junior Organiser

Irish Sailing Accredited Training

All courses follow the Irish Sailing (IS) certified syllabus, delivered by qualified instructors in a safe and supportive environment. Depending on experience, participants will be grouped into levels including:

  • Cara na Mara (Otters, Seals, Dolphins, Orcas)
  • Taste of Sailing
  • Start Sailing
  • Basic Skills
  • Improving Skills
  • Start Racing

Course Highlights

  • Suitable for ages 8–18
  • Learn in Optibats, Laser Picos and Topper Argo dinghies
  • Structured learning with a focus on safety, fun and progress
  • Irish Sailing Checklick registration included for tracking and certification
  • Weekday courses run from 9:30am to 4:30pm
  • Training Room, changing and toilet facilities on site
  • Places limited to ensure a quality experience – early booking advised!

Course Fees

  • €160 for club members
  • €190 for non-members

Junior Membership: €75 per year | Family Membership: €230

Becoming a member is a great way to enjoy discounts and be part of a thriving local sailing community. Sign up for membership here.

How to Book

Spaces are already filling up, so don’t miss out!
Book your child’s place today and give them a summer of wind, water and fun with Galway City Sailing Club.

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