Courses


Sailing Courses ISA Small Boat Sailing Scheme
Dinghy Sailing Dinghy sailing is an exciting and fun sport! There is a great sense of achievement when you learn to sail a dinghy and go for your first sail on your own! It is an exhilarating and exciting experience you will never forget. Whether you would like an introduction to dinghy sailing or you are looking to get an instructor rating or if you just want to learn the thrills of dinghy sailing, our dinghy courses cover all your needs. We run courses for all levels using the Irish Sailing Association 5 Level scheme, from beginner (Level 1) to advance (Level 5). Courses are 5 days in duration. We use a full range of boats to cater for all levels from youth to adults. Please check our events and course calendar for dates and availability. For those booked on courses, registration is at 09.00 on Monday mornings, times for the course are 09.30 to 17.00 daily, please bring your own lunch and any sailing gear you have. We supply sailing gear at registration with a deposit of €80, we do not supply footwear.
Powerboat Instruction ISA National Powerboat Training Scheme
Our training is practical and theory based and ensures that you will be confident when handling powerboats either on inland or tidal water in varying situations and whether conditions. This course suits all needs whether you have a general interest in waterborne activities or you need to up skill your knowledge base for work or your club. No previous experience is needed for the Powerboat Level 1 certificate, some experience needed for the Powerboat Level 2 certificate. This is a two day course and where participants are certified at Level 1, they will be invited back for further training and reassessment for Level 2, at no extra cost. The ISA recommends that no-one under the age of sixteen should be left in charge of any powerboat without appropriate adult supervision. Under Irish law it is illegal for anyone under sixteen to operate a powerboat that is capable of 17 knots or more. The Fastnet Marine and Outdoor Education Centre is therefore unable to offer powerboat instruction courses to anyone under sixteen.

Keelboat Courses ISA Open Keelboat Sailing Scheme
Keelboat sailing is an exciting and exhilarating sport! There is a great sense of achievement when you first learn to sail a keelboat and go for you first sail. Keelboat sailing is exciting and fun for all the crew. With our experienced instructors with you to ensure your comfort and safety, you will be working with your fellow students to learn basic boat handling techniques and seamanship. By the end of the course you and your fellow students will gain a great sense of achievement and camaraderie while learning the skills of keelboat sailing. As you master the basics you can enjoy the beauty of Roaringwater Bay. We run courses for all keelboat sailors whether they are learning or experienced. We use the Irish Sailing Association 5 Level scheme. This goes from beginner (Level 1) to Advanced Sailing skills (Level 5). Most courses are 5 day in duration. We use a 1720 to cater for all levels from youth to adult.
Kayaking & Windsurfing
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Schools/Transition Year
We offer in house accommodation that can cater for up to 9 girls and 9 boys with male and female teachers accommodation adjoining the students dorms. We run a variety of courses to suit all from sailing, kayaking, leadership and survival skills to fun day trips to the islands.
Professional Development
Level 2 Coach Dinghy Instructor Course
Post Leaving Certification Courses
This is a two-year course run in conjunction with the school year. This course is ideal for school leavers who wish to pursue a career in outdoor education activities. This full time course has some of the best instructors in Sailing, Kayaking, Windsurfing, IT skills and outdoor recreation to bring you up to instructor level.
Fun Day Trips
Come and enjoy the beauty of Roaringwater Bay with its islands, golden beaches and make friends with the seals, porpoises and whales that inhabit the bay! One-day fun sailing days around the beautiful islands off Schull on board our 26-foot keelboat with an instructor. Learn the basics in sailing and build up an appetite to continue in the sport. The day trips are also suitable for families but please note the minimum age for children is 8.