Irish National Sailing & Powerboat School

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Irish National Sailing & Powerboat School Explore Dublin Bay while learning a new skill. We've 40 years of experience getting people afloat. We provide all essential gear, boats and buoyancy aids.

Welcome along to the Irish National Sailing & Powerboat School. Based in Dun Laoghaire, we are the largest sailing and powerboat training provider in Ireland and have been getting people on the water for over 40 years. Our instructors are very experienced and we are fully insured. We have an excellent safety record and pride ourselves on our superb reputation.

It’s been a busy few weeks at the INSS!We’ve had plenty of different groups out on the water, from school sailing and ka...
15/10/2026

It’s been a busy few weeks at the INSS!

We’ve had plenty of different groups out on the water, from school sailing and kayaking groups to adult keelboat and dinghy courses, Saturday junior club sailing, powerboat courses, Coastal Skipper and Day Skipper courses, Day Skipper Theory, Yachtmaster Theory, coastal navigation for small boats, and much more!

We’re looking forward to our remaining keelboat and yachting courses, as well as continuing our powerboating, school groups and junior club sailing throughout the winter.

Spook-tacular sailing is coming to Dún Laoghaire this October mid-term!Our Halloween Course 2026 is a 4-day sailing adve...
03/10/2026

Spook-tacular sailing is coming to Dún Laoghaire this October mid-term!

Our Halloween Course 2026 is a 4-day sailing adventure for ages 4–17.

Tuesday to Friday
Ages 6–17: 9am–5pm
Ages 4–5: 9am–12:30pm

Get ready for Halloween games, team challenges and plenty of time on the water! We might even get the chance to sail our J80 keelboats, weather permitting!

Your child will learn water safety, boat handling and seamanship through fun, structured lessons. They’ll make new friends, build confidence and enjoy some screen-free time in the fresh air this mid-term.

Prices:

* €120 for ages 4–5
* €230 for ages 6–17 (full 4 days)

Spaces are limited to keep groups small and safe, so book early to secure your child’s spot!

Book online at courses.inss.ie/halloween (or use link in bio).

West Pier, Dún Laoghaire
+353 1 284 4195

Irish National Marine Services & Irish National Sailing & Powerboat School are delighted to support the operation of Ire...
22/09/2026

Irish National Marine Services & Irish National Sailing & Powerboat School are delighted to support the operation of Ireland’s first electric wheelchair-accessible boating service that launched on Friday in Dún Laoghaire Harbour, opening up new opportunities for wheelchair users and people with disabilities to experience the freedom of being on the water.

Officially launched by Cathaoirleach Clir Barry Saul, Boathub is centred on Ireland’s first electric wheelchair-accessible Wheelyboat and will offer free, bookable harbour trips, fishing experiences and boating activities for all to enjoy.

Boathub was made possible through the support of and Community Foundation Ireland , whose partnership and commitment to accessibility and inclusion have helped bring this unique project to life.

We look forward to working with Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and National Watersports Campus with support from many other organisations such as DLR Sports Partnership - It was great to welcome Cllr JP Durkan on our first tour on Friday afternoon!

It’s been a busy September down at the INSS.Here’s just some of what we’ve had going on:School Groups: Sailing & Water A...
17/09/2026

It’s been a busy September down at the INSS.

Here’s just some of what we’ve had going on:

School Groups: Sailing & Water Activities – We’ve welcomed over 1,000 children onto the water in the past 17 days.

Junior Club – Our children’s Saturday juniorclub started back after the summer break, with plenty of new and returning students.

Adult Dinghy & Keelboat Sailing – We’ve had plenty of Keelboat and Dinghy Level 1 & Level 2 courses running over the past few weekends.

Day Skipper & Competent Crew – Lots of fully booked courses onboard Beaufort Venture, with new dates announced for the rest of the year.

Theory Courses – We’ve had lots of different courses running in the evenings and at weekends, including our Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Offshore Theory courses, as well as Day Skipper Theory.

Thanks to everyone who’s joined us, and keep an eye for what’s to come!

This was a great programme for us. After several initial trial sessions we were delighted to be able to pilot a multi-we...
14/09/2026

This was a great programme for us. After several initial trial sessions we were delighted to be able to pilot a multi-week skills development programme with Vision Ireland and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership.

Junior Club Returns!What a fantastic day on the water for our junior club sailors! With superb conditions, it was the pe...
05/09/2026

Junior Club Returns!

What a fantastic day on the water for our junior club sailors! With superb conditions, it was the perfect opportunity for everyone to get out on the water, enjoy some great sailing, and make new friends along the way.

It was brilliant to see so many young sailors getting involved, building their confidence, and enjoying time out on the water together. We’re looking forward to plenty more fun, sailing, and good times throughout the season!

Summer Course Week 12 – Completed ✅ [] Summer 2026 comes to an end!A fantastic week on the water, with plenty of differe...
21/08/2026

Summer Course Week 12 – Completed ✅ [] Summer 2026 comes to an end!

A fantastic week on the water, with plenty of different activities and lots of fun!

Today marks the last day of our summer courses. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

Ready to take your navigation skills to the next level? ⛵⚓Tackle secondary port calculations, advanced chartplotters, el...
19/08/2026

Ready to take your navigation skills to the next level? ⛵⚓

Tackle secondary port calculations, advanced chartplotters, electronic routing, and weather interpretation like a pro!

Whether you're aiming to level up your coastal passages or prep for offshore adventures, our Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore Theory Course has you covered.

Starts: 3rd of September
Time: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Join us and get ready to upskill your sailing!

🔗 **Link in bio to book your spot!**

Summer Week 11 – Completed ✅We’ve completed another fantastic week of fun and enjoyment on the water!Thanks to everyone ...
16/08/2026

Summer Week 11 – Completed ✅

We’ve completed another fantastic week of fun and enjoyment on the water!

Thanks to everyone who joined us!

We have one more week of our summer courses left!

Address

West Pier
Dublin

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+35312844195

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