Junior Training
All GSC Training Courses are ISA accredited and designed to offer tuition with high instructor ratios to optimise learning and experience on the water. Trainees are awarded certificates on the basis of their ability and standard achieved towards the ISA syllabus for each course. Please note you must have fully completed all previous levels before booking. Feel free to contact us if you have any queries about your child’s current level.
ISA Level 1 – Start Sailing | By the end of this level, sailors will be sailing in light wind conditions with assistance from their instructor. | |
ISA Level 2 – Basic Skills | By the end of this level, sailors will be sailing on their own in light wind conditions without assistance from their instructor. | |
ISA Level 3 – Improving Skills | To develop as an independent sailor, confidently handling the boat in moderate conditions, making informed decisions, and optimising the boat for expected conditions. | |
ISA Level 4 – Advanced Boat Handling | To introduce you to the skills and knowledge you will need in order to undertake day trips and to sail in stronger winds. | |
ISA Level 4 – Adventure Skills | To introduce you to the skills and knowledge you will need in order to undertake longer trips and to sail in stronger winds. | |
ISA Level 4 – Kites & Wires | To introduce sailors to the skills of sailing with spinnakers and trapezes, developing confidence in rigging, flying and boat handling, safely in a variety of conditions. | |
ISA Level 4 – Start Racing | To confidently introduce you to racing series and develop your skills and knowledge to a level where you can comfortably race at club and inter-club level in Ireland. | |
| Cara Na Mara Orca – Ages 9-11 | Introduce children to life on the water in a safe and fun way. Ideal for kids ages 6-11 in four stages. | |
Course | Date | Description | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
A | 15 June - 26 June | Levels 1 to 4 (Advanced Boat Handling) | € 450 | € 625 |
B | 29 June - 10 July | Levels 1 to 4 (Go Racing) | € 450 | € 625 |
C | 13 July - 24 July | Levels 1 to 4 (Kites & Wires) | € 450 | € 625 |
| 1 Week Courses | ||||
B | 29th June–3rd July | Cara na Mara | € 225 | € 225 |
B | 6thJuly – 10th July | Cara na Mara | € 225 | € 225 |
C | 13th July–17th July | Cara na Mara | € 225 | € 225 |
C | 20th July–24th July | Cara na Mara | € 225 | € 225 |
D | 27 July - 31 July | Cara na Mara | € 225 | € 225 |
E | 4 Aug - 7 Aug | Cara na Mara | € 185 | € 185 |
All courses are run during weekdays. | ||||
Note: Payment of club membership fees is required before you can avail of the membership discounts.