Sailing

Just as you’d expect from an island, Ireland has a long and distinguished tradition of sailing and the Irish take seafaring matters very seriously indeed. 

It’s no surprise that the oldest yacht club in the world, the Royal Cork Yacht Club, was founded in 1720, and Ireland’s seas and lakes, clear waters, generous breezes and remarkable natural beauty have made it a favourite place to sail.  

Whatever your sailing needs, Ireland has plenty to offer from excellent ISA and RYA approved sailing schools for beginners to advanced levels; expert companies organising bareboat, skippered, crewed and flotilla charters and friendly, well-equipped marinas for those bringing their own boats to Ireland.

The links under the map on the right-hand side of this page will help you find a full listing of all sailing schools, charter companies and marinas all around the island of Ireland.

Ireland regularly hosts prestigious national, European and world-class championships, so get out there and compete in your class event in the magnificent surroundings Ireland has to offer. Some of the highlights of the Irish sailing calendar include:

• Yawl Sailing Festival, Mayo
• Roundstone Regatta, Galway
• Fastnet International Schools Regatta
• Calves Week
• Cruinniu Na Mbad Festival, Galway
• Cobh Peoples Regatta, Cork
• Carlow Regatta
• Wexford Hoove & Grooves
• Templenoe Regatta, Kerry
• Ahakista Regatta, Cork
• Dingle Regatta, Kerry          

For more information on sailing in Ireland including comprehensive details of all approved sailing schools, yacht chartering companies and marinas call 0800 039 7000 and request your FREE copy of Sailing in Ireland.