Junior Sailing Academy
The Sailing Academy at Foynes Yacht Club is an ISA certified Centre. It has has proven to be extremely successful, winning both National and Regional titles at the Irish Sailing Awards over the past number of years. Our Sailing Academy is run by ISA trained Sailing Instructors, who are also equipped with years of on the water experience, First Aid, Water Safety training, Garda Vetting and Power Boat Licenses.
Our Sailing Academy caters for children aged 8-17 years. Training is conducted using Topaz Omegas (15-17 years), Topaz Unos (12-14 years) and Opti Batts (8-11 years), the boat in which you train in will be at the discretion of our Instructors. Our courses not only teach children how to sail but also give them a chance to experience the natural beauty of the Shannon Estuary, whether this be spotting a dolphin or seeing ships pass by to the local ports.
If you have any questions regarding our Sailing Academy please do not hesitate to get in contact with us via our Website or Facebook page. Details regarding upcoming courses and supervised sailing will be posted both on our Website and Facebook page in due course.
Latest News
Sailing Academy
Welcome to our 2024 Sailing Academy! The programme kicked off this week and will run until mid-August. A few spots are still available - book now! Our enthusiastic Sailors and Otters are read to sail . We look forward to a fun-filled summer on the water. Our...
Sailing Academy 2024
Please click on link below to see Guidelines for Parents & Guardians Parents Guidelines 2024
RYA Dayskipper Navigation Course
RYA Dayskipper Navigation Course - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - are trying to gauge the level of interest in attending the following course format - Contact Gary on 086 26623727 or email info@southcoastsailing.net Fully interactive, live Zoom based, classroom RYA...
Junior Sailing Academy & Estuary Otters 2024
Bookings for our Sailing Academy & Estuary Otters are open! Please book using the following link: https://foynesyachtclub.checklick.com We look forward to seeing some familiar faces and welcoming some new ones!
An evening with Pat Lawless – Golden Globe Race Sailor
An evening with Pat Lawless recounting his solo non-stop sailing adventure around the world in the Golden Globe Race 2022 will take place at Foynes Yacht Club on Friday 22nd March at 8:00pm. It is sure to make for a memorable evening. Everyone welcome!
Race Officer – Training Weekend
Sailing Academy/Registration
Registration is now open for this year's Sailing Academy. To register your child/children please go to: https://foynesyachtclub.checklick.com
Easter Sailing Academy
Bookings are now open for our Easter Sailing Academy and Estuary Otters! If you wish to book a place for your child/children or would like more information about the courses please email: trainingfyc@gmail.com When making a booking please detail your Child's Name,...
Easter Sailing Courses
Bookings for our Easter Sailing Courses are now open! We are running two weeks of Sailing Courses over the Easter break. Week 1: 11th-15th April, Week 2: 18th-22nd April. To book or if you would like more information contact Mary McCormack on 087-3542515 or pop us an...
Safeguarding 1
A huge thank you to Ciaran Murphy, National Inclusion & Safeguarding Officer, Irish Sailing, for giving a great course on Safeguarding at the club last evening. Great presenter, great content, and highly relevant information. Thanks also to Niamh Finucane (Child...
