By Franklin

Own Boat Tuition

Own Boat Tuition & Sail Training Our own boat tuition gives you the opportunity to learn on your own boat, at your own pace, and in a way that's fully tailored to your specific needs. The curriculum can consist of one or more days of instruction on a specific topic or our full range of …

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By Franklin

Executive Package

Let us design a day to remember for your group. Enjoy a relaxing cruise in the Luxury of our 48ft cruising yacht. Have lunch at one of the local anchorages. Sit back relax and take in the spectacular scenery cruising towards the Old Head Lighthouse or The Sovereign Rocks. Our Professional crew will take care …

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By James Lyons

Beneteau 37

2 double cabins aft, 1 double cabin forward plus one single berth in saloon area. Diesel heating. 2 burner stove with grill and oven. Fridge & Hot Water System Vessel name: Hope Vessel condition: Excellent Vessel type: Sailing Yacht Designer: Group Finot Builder: Beneteau Model: Oceanis 37 Year constructed: 2013 Berths: 6+1 Cabins: 3 Heads: …

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By James Lyons

Beneteau Oceanis 473 Available for Skippered Charter 2023 Season

Master double ensuite cabin forward, 2 double cabins aft and saloon table drops to make a double. Diesel heating 3 burner stove with grill and oven 2 x fridge units separately switched Hot water system Vessel name: Paragon Vessel condition: Excellent Vessel type: Cruising Yacht Designer: Group Finot Builder: Beneteau Model: 473 Year constructed: 2004 …

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By James Lyons

RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance

Most engine problems can be avoided by taking simple precautions, and you don’t need detailed mechanical knowledge. This course teaches you how your engine works, how to keep it healthy by using basic checks and maintenance procedures, and how to get it started again in the event of a breakdown. Whether you sail a yacht …

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By James Lyons

RYA Yachtmaster Theory

This is an advanced shorebased navigation course which will equip you with the knowledge required to navigate safely on coastal and offshore passages. Navigation knowledge up to Day Skipper shorebased level is essential prior to joining. Sometime will be spent revising the basics before moving on to advanced navigation techniques. This course will develop your …

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By James Lyons

RYA Day Skipper Theory

You'll be taught by leading sailing instructors from our base at the Trident Marina in Kinsale, utilising the Trident Hotel's comfortable and state of the art meeting rooms. We use the RYA’s specifically designed chart plotter to blend traditional techniques with electronic navigation. This course is designed to suit those with limited time who would …

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By James Lyons

Coastal Navigation Course

This course is for anyone interested in sailing, motor boating, sea angling or diving, and works well in complementing our on-the-water training, such as the Start Yachting, Competent Crew and Day Skipper courses. This is a highly informative course with lots of opportunities for you to put your new found knowledge into practice. You will …

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By James Lyons

RYA Yachtmaster Preparation

Prior to starting this course, sailors should be proficient in the following areas: Navigation Pilotage and passage planning Calculate a course to steer & estimated Position Blind navigating Electronic navigation Chart symbols with particular attention to underwater hazards Tidal, secondary port calculations and tidal stream vectors Boat Handling Maneuvering in a tight area under sail …

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