Practical Irish sailing course notes, from first sail to racing.
Use the free study guides to revisit course topics, prepare questions for your instructor, and connect theory to practical sailing. The notes support learning; they do not replace current course materials, local procedures, or on-water instruction.
- Free course study guides
- Beginner to advanced topics
- Boat handling & seamanship
- For learners and instructors
Made for real sessions
Check the forecast before launch and plan a safer, smarter session.
Keep lessons, notes, and progression in one familiar place.
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Free learning guides
Explore the published sailing course notes
Follow the learning path from an introduction to sailing, through independent boat handling, and on to specialist subjects. Each guide gathers practical topics and revision prompts in one place. These are independent study notes, not official certification material or a substitute for advice from your instructor.
Taste of Sailing
An introduction to sailing, essential clothing, basic manoeuvres, and what to learn next.
Level 2Start Sailing
Review rigging, ropework, launching, sailing manoeuvres, capsize recovery, and coastal awareness.
Level 3Basic Skills
Revisit boat setup, knots, sail trim, right-of-way awareness, weather, and safety habits.
Level 4Improving Skills
Study more independent boat handling, tuning, performance, and conditions awareness.
AdvancedAdvanced Boat Handling
A structured review of rigging, tuning controls, and higher-performance manoeuvres.
AdvancedKites and Wires
Review preparation, safety considerations, spinnaker handling, and trapeze sailing.
AdvancedStart Racing
Prepare for racing with notes on rules, starts, tactics, boat handling, and regatta readiness.
Instructor trainingPre-Entry
Review personal sailing skills, knowledge, teaching practice, and preparation for assessment.
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Instructor management tools, online course bookings & school pricing
Irish Sailing Notes combines free Irish Sailing syllabus notes with an all-in-one software suite for sailing schools and clubs. From taking online course bookings with automated Stripe payments to tracking staff hours on a digital clock-in station, schools use it to eliminate spreadsheets, paper logs, and chaotic WhatsApp threads.
Instructor Hours & Shifts
Digital clock-in station on mobile or tablet, supervisor approvals, and 1-click payroll CSV export.
Open Hours Station →Online Course Bookings
Turnkey booking portal for your school with direct Stripe payments, seat limits, and parent accounts.
Explore Booking System →Live Weather & Fleet Roster
Windfinder forecasts, local tide stations, dinghy & RIB allocation, and gear breakages logging.
View Management Suite →Transparent School Pricing Plans (Low 1.5% Booking Fee)
Every plan includes all features: Free Trial (€0 forever) • Starter (€100/yr) • Standard (€250/yr) • Professional (€500/yr) • Unlimited (€750/yr).
Sailing Knowledge Quiz
Test your knowledge of knots, right of way, and boat parts!
Are you ready to test your sailing skills? This quiz consists of 10 questions.