Upcoming Events

    2025 Schedule 

If any of the dates below don’t suit you just get in touch ,

we are always happy to accommodate

BOOKING BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Safety Boat Training
Feb
22
to Feb 23

Safety Boat Training

The aim of this course is to introduce candidates to the techniques and skills used in powerboats which are:

 escorting racing fleets of dinghies, windsurfers and canoes,

 providing safety and rescue cover for training fleets, and

 assisting in race management duties.

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Advanced Powerboat Training
Mar
2

Advanced Powerboat Training

2.5 days training

The aim of this course is to develop boat handling, seamanship, pilotage and navigation skills up to the standards required to drive a planing powerboat safely by day in all coastal waters and by night in coastal waters with which you are familiar.

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National Powerboat Certificate
Apr
12

National Powerboat Certificate

Some People call it the RIB Course some call it the Drivers licence we call it your foundation. The Irish Sailing (Governing body) National powerboat training scheme is a sound and solid way to pick up seamanship and confidence skills

To develop the skills and knowledge necessary to safely, and effectively, skipper an open powerboat, by day, on inland and coastal waters with which they are familiar.

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First Aid (Emergency Care)+ Refresher/Revalidation training for instructor's
Apr
19

First Aid (Emergency Care)+ Refresher/Revalidation training for instructor's

Refresher Training/Essential training for SBSS/PB Instructors

 *Course Criteria for Irish Sailing Instructors

For Irish Sailing Instructors the Emergency Care / First Aid Course attended must meet the following criteria:

•    The course must be a minimum of 8 hours long (this can be done over 2 sessions);
•    The course must cover CPR; and
•    The course must cover Hypothermia (cold water shock).

1 Days Training for anyone wishing to revalidate

€100 pp

Email for Bookings

irishmarinetraining@gmail.com

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Intermediate/Recreational Powerboat
Jul
27
to Jul 28

Intermediate/Recreational Powerboat

Do you Fancy a New Adventure

The aim of this course is to provide the recreational powerboater with the skills they need to plan and use their boat for general recreation use in fair weather conditions, during daylight hours and in waters with which they are familiar. It includes the typical skills they will need to enjoy longer coastal passages, family daytrips and activities such as swimming from the boat.

Previous knowledge / experience

Participants must hold the Irish Sailing National Powerboat Certificate or an equivalent certificate. It is strongly recommended that participants hold a first aid certificate and the Short Range (SRC) VHF radio operator’s certificate.

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National Powerboat Course (fully booked )
Jun
29
to Jun 30

National Powerboat Course (fully booked )

National Powerboat Certificate Courses in Schull, Co. Cork

This 2 day course covers loads of practical hands-on skills; Person-over-board, Anchoring, Driving at Speed, Coming Along-side, Picking up a mooring, Weather, Tides, Seamanship and loads more.

When you sign up, you’ll receive a course pack with the full syllabus and timetable so you know what to expect.

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Introduction to Powerboating (Beginners) Fully booked
Jun
15

Introduction to Powerboating (Beginners) Fully booked

Perfect for anyone who just wants to give it a try and open to all ages 16+

The aim of this course is to provide a short practical introduction to boat handling and safety on powerboats being used on all Irish waters.

Previous knowledge / experience

No previous knowledge of powerboating is required or assumed

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National Powerboat Course
May
25
to May 26

National Powerboat Course

To develop the skills and knowledge necessary to safely, and effectively, skipper an open powerboat, by day, on inland and coastal waters with which they are familiar.

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National Powerboat course FULLY BOOKED
May
11
to May 12

National Powerboat course FULLY BOOKED

National Powerboat Certificate Courses in Schull, Co. Cork

This 2 day course covers loads of practical hands-on skills; Person-over-board, Anchoring, Driving at Speed, Coming Along-side, Picking up a mooring, Weather, Tides, Seamanship and loads more.

When you sign up, you’ll receive a course pack with the full syllabus and timetable so you know what to expect.

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Introduction to Powerboating (Beginners) Fully Booked
Apr
7

Introduction to Powerboating (Beginners) Fully Booked

Perfect for anyone who just wants to give it a try and open to all ages 16+

The aim of this course is to provide a short practical introduction to boat handling and safety on powerboats being used on all Irish waters.

Previous knowledge / experience

No previous knowledge of powerboating is required or assumed

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Navigation for Small Boats    (fully Booked)
Apr
6

Navigation for Small Boats (fully Booked)

Also known as Coastal Nav and is such valuable training for water enthusiasts of all levels

Limited Places Available

Aim:

The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge required to safely navigate a boat by day and by night in coastal waters with which they are familiar. It is intended as preparation for;

•  ISA Advanced Powerboat Certificate (open powerboats)

•  ISA Advanced Sailing Certificate (sailing dinghies, keelboats or catamarans).

• cost €195 for a full day and includes a course pack with charts to take home

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National Powerboat Course
Jun
10
to Jun 11

National Powerboat Course

1 Place Available

To develop the skills and knowledge necessary to safely, and effectively, skipper an open powerboat, by day, on inland and coastal waters with which they are familiar.

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V.H.F Radio Training
Nov
19
to Nov 20

V.H.F Radio Training

This November we will be hosting a VHF training event in Schull

November 19/20th

The course is Limited to 8 Participants.

and the Total cost is €290pp which includes the Tuition and State examiner fees.

The Short Range Certificate is accredited by the Department of Transport, Tourism, and Sport. On passing the examinations, the student will be awarded the Short Range Operators Certificate.

It covers.

GMDSS Systems –

VHF Radio and Logbook Entries

EPIRB

SART

NAVTEX

Battery Maintenance


If you or anyone from your team or club are interest please send us the completed form attached ,we will secure your booking and forward you all the relevant details


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Navigation for Small Boats
Apr
16

Navigation for Small Boats

Also known as Coastal Nav

Limited Places Available

Aim:

The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge required to safely navigate a boat by day and by night in coastal waters with which they are familiar. It is intended as preparation for;

•  ISA Advanced Powerboat Certificate (open powerboats)

•  ISA Advanced Sailing Certificate (sailing dinghies, keelboats or catamarans).

•  Course programme below is based on a one day event timings may change depending on participants abilities

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