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

Tarbert Island Maritime Club

May 7, 2025

TRC & TIMC - Safety Day - Tarbert Saturday, 24th May, from 12:30pm to 16:00pm Join us for Safety Day, a fun and informative event focused on safety in water-based activities. You'll also meet lots of voluntary emergency response crews. Here's what you can expect:...

Irish Sailing Awards

Mar 6, 2025

Huge congratulations to MARY McCORMACK, Foynes Yacht Club, who won the Senior Sailing Instructor of the Year 2024 award at 1 Windmill Lane, Dublin, last Friday evening, 28th February. After winning in her own region Mary was put forward to the overall Senior Sailing...

Sailing Academy

Jul 4, 2024

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

Jul 4, 2024

Please click on link below to see Guidelines for Parents & Guardians Parents Guidelines 2024

RYA Dayskipper Navigation Course

Apr 12, 2024

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

Apr 10, 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

Mar 7, 2024

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

Dec 13, 2023

Sailing Academy/Registration

Jun 16, 2023

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

Mar 10, 2023

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,...

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