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COURSES RUN THROUGH FROM .......MAY TO SEPTEMBER 2008
WEEK- LONG, WEEKEND AND AFTERNOON COURSES TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS.
CHOOSE TO LEARN
SAILING....WINDSURFING.....POWERBOATING....KAYAKING OR CANOEING IN A FUN AND FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT.
FROM THE FIRST CONTACT WITH US TO THE MOMENT YOU LEAVE OUR CARE,
WE WANT YOU TO BE IMPRESSED.
OUR PRIMARY GOAL IS TO ENSURE YOU HAVE A SAFE, FUN AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE WHILE PARTISIPATING IN ANY OF OUR COURSES.
Nevsail is a National Training Centre for the Irish Sailing Association and on successfully completing one of our Courses Participants will be awarded with a certificate of proficiency.
Run by I.S.A Qualified Instructors learn to sail in comfort and style with our ever growing extensive choice of sailing dinghies: 420's, GP 14's, Wayfarers, and topez.
Both children and adult courses are provided.
5 DAY BEGINNERS SAILING (Start Sailing)
- Runs Monday-Friday from 2:30 - 5:00 pm using the I.S.A. Start Sailing syllabus.
- Five days of Sailing where you will be introduced to the sport through short lectures, demonstrations and plenty of fun time on the water.
- Safety is our No.1 priority followed by your enjoyment and learning.
- At the end of the 5 Day Course the novice Sailor will have had a brief introduction to Sailing, have covered basic boat handling techniques and learned essential background knowledge.
- It is recommended that the sailor go onto the Basic Skills (level 2) Course to really feel confident with their sailing ability.
DATES: 30TH June- 4th July, 14th-18th July, 11th-15th Aug
COST: €150 PER PERSON
2 DAY BEGINNERS COURSE (Start Sailing)
- Weekends: Saturday/Sundays (10:30am -5 pm).using the I.S.A. Start Sailing syllabus.
- 2 Day Sailing Course: Learn to sail confidently and safely, sailing upwind and down, recovery from capsizes, sail a triangular course, and venture a SAILING TRIP with a picnic to end the course off (weather permitting).
- Sailing with an instructor from day One, get a real sense of achievement, and finding out what it is all about.
DATES: 31ST May-1st June, 21/22nd June, 28/29th June, 16/17th Aug, 13/14th Sept
COST : €150 PER PERSON
2 DAY BASIC SKILLS (Level 2)
- Runs on Saturdays and Sundays from (10:30-5:00 p.m)
- By the end of this course the successful sailor will be safety conscious, have a good basic knowledge of sailing and be able to handle your own dinghy competently in light to moderate winds without an instructor.
- You will learn many aspects about safety on the water, how to tack and gybe, sail a triangular course effectively, follow the leader, come along side an anchored boat, pick up a man over board, pick up a mooring and capsize recovery.
- You will also cover lots of theory on sailing, weather, tides, rules of the road and practice rope work.
DATES: 21/22nd June, 26/27th July, 2/3rd Aug, 30/31st Aug
COST: €175 PER PERSON
5 DAY BASIC SKILLS (Level 1 and 2)
This 5 Full Day Course covers both the Start Sailing and Basic Skills Irish Sailing Ass. Syllabus and runs from Monday- Friday (10:30-5:00p.m)
- Participants will start off with an Instructor in the boat who will guild you through a variety of exercises and maneuvers to help you learn the skills of sailing a dinghy and gain confidence on the water.
- Then later on in the week you will be watched from the safety boat by your Instructor as you handle it all on your own and will be given many tasks and challenges to progress your sailing abilities.
- This Course content will deal with rigging, reefing while ashore and afloat, rope work, launch and recovery, the 5 essentials, tacking and gibing, coming alongside, picking up a mooring, man over board, anchoring and capsize recovery. As well as learning lots of sailing theory like points of sailing, no go zone, how a sail works, tides and weather knowledge, rules of the road and first aid.
- And why not finish off the week with a Sailing Trip (weather permitting).
- Successful participants will be awarded the Basic Skills Cert.
DATES: 21ST - 25TH July, 4th - 8th Aug, 18th -22nd Aug
COST: €250 PER PERSON
HALF DAY TASTER SESSIONS
It's a 2 and a half hour session, which can be organized and run any time, afternoons....weekends and weekdays...from 2:30pm to 5 pm
- Suitable for beginners or the most experienced sailors to enjoy a quick taste of sailing using a boat that suits you.
- The instructor may be on board, in a rescue boat or on hand to help out, depending on your ability and weather conditions.
COST: €35 PER PERSON. MIN 2 PER DINGHY
A FAMILY SAILING HOLIDAY (Start Sailing)
- You can take a brilliant family holiday with a difference at NEVSAIL WATERSPORTS.
- A Refreshing way for all the family to sail together.
- This is great if you intend to buy a boat or if you just want a couple of days to learn the skills or if you want to spend some time on the water with your family having some fun.
- We are always dedicated to offering families a good deal, so whatever size your family is you can take advantage of our special discount rates.
- For every adult that books onto this course a child gets 40% off.
DATES: 30th June-4th July, 14th -18th July, 11th -15th Aug
COST: ADULT COURSES €150, CHILDREN €90
IMPROVERS COURSE - (Level 3)
- This is 5 Full days OR alternatively run over 2 weekends.., what ever suits you best.
- If you have sailed before, these courses give you an opportunity to get out on the water and improve your skills.
- Fine tuning, sailing backwards, racing techniques, anchoring, reefing while underway, rudderless, spinnaker and trapeze work are all included as well as the ability to sail a triangular course in light to strong winds to best advantage and development of sail adjustments and boat handling skills.
DATES: TO BE CONFIRMED
COST : €250 PER PERSON FOR 5 DAY COURSE
NOTE: ALL OF THESE CERTIFIED COURSES FOLLOW THE I.S.A (Irish Sailing Ass) GUIDELINES AND SYLLABUS AND ON SUCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A COURSE PARTICIPANTS WILL BE AWARDED WITH A CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY.
We run 5 DAY BEGINNER, 2 DAY BEGINNER and IMPROVER COURSES in windsurfing all week long and weekend courses.
Even if you have never tried windsurfing before, our experienced instructors and range of up to date equipment will ensure that you are up and going in no time. We start off with onshore tuition, followed by on the water tuition under the watchful eye of the instructor who is there to give you all the advice you need.
IF IT'S BLASTING ACROSS KILKEE BAY,BUMPING AND JUMPING ON THE WAVES OR A BIT OF FREESTYLE THAT APPEALS TO YOU, BOOK NOW to experience this individual instruction and you will feel the thrills and excitement of one of the fastest growing sports in Ireland.
BEGINNERS COURSE
- We will get you up and going in this exciting high speed sport.
- After which you will be able to windsurf in light to moderate winds and will be equipped with the techniques to help improve your skill level.
- We will work on stance, tacking and gibing, beach starts, sailing a triangular course, rescue techniques and much more.
IMPROVERS COURSE
- Learn faster tacking and gibing, carve gybes, water starts, use of the harness and foot straps, learn to plane in moderate to fresh wind conditions and catch a wave to experience the ultimate thrill and exhilaration of windsurfing.
- 5 DAY BEGINNERS COURSE: Mon-Fri (2:30-5:00p.m) €150
- 2 DAY BEGINNERS COURSE: Sat/Sun (10:30-5:00p.m) €150
- IMPROVERS COURSE: €175
- TASTER SESSION: €35
DATES: Saturdays/Sundays: 3/4TH May, 21/22nd June, 19/20th July
Monday-Fridays: 7th-11th July, 28th July- 1st Aug, 25th -29th Aug.
NOTE: NOTE: ALL OF THESE COURSES FOLLOW THE I.S.A (Irish Sailing Ass) GUIDELINES AND SYLLABUS.
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Nevsail is a National Training Centre for Power boating in Ireland and all our courses follow the Irish Sailing Association Guildlines.
On successfully completing one of our Power boating Courses participants will be awarded with a recognized Certificate.
These courses that we run will teach you how to handle a Powerboat correctly for everyday use and emergency situations, providing you with the high safety standards on the water and making sure you get the most of your boat.
Each course offers plenty of personal attention and the opportunity to target certain aspects of Power boating that is of most relevance to you.
Private tuition in your own Power boat may also be available.....just ask for details.
1 DAY INTRODUCTION TO POWERBOATS COURSE - (10:30-5:00 p.m)
- This course will provide you with the basic skills and back ground knowledge required to drive a powerboat completely and safely under supervision.
- It is ideally suited to anyone new to Power boating and will provide a short but practical introduction to boat handling and safety on powerboats.
- Core skills imparted in this comprehensive course include:
Launch and recovery of a power boat, Confined maneuvers, High and Low Speed maneuvers.
- This course also focuses on seamanship skills such as:
Man Overboard Rescues, Coming Alongside correctly, Picking up a mooring, Anchoring, Safety Equipment and Procedures, Navigation, Tides and Weather, Rules of the Road, Rope work and much more.
DATES: 17TH May, 7th June, 21st June, 12th July, 9th Aug, 6th Sept
COST: €100 PER PERSON
2 DAY NATIONAL POWERBOAT CERTIFICATE - (10:30-5:00 p.m)
- The aim of this Two Day Course is to further develop the skills and knowledge that allow participants to safely and effectively skipper a powerboat without supervision in good conditions and familiar waters.
- You will receive professional training on coastal navigation and experience the adrenaline of controlling a planning power craft in offshore conditions.
- The I.S.A recommends this certificate as the minimum level of training required before anyone uses a powerboat on their own.
- Successful participants will receive the National Powerboat Certificate.
DATES: 17/18TH May, 7/8th June, 21/22nd June, 12/13th July, 9/10th Aug, 6/7th Sept
COSTS: €175 PER PERSON
MAX: 3 PEOPLE PER INSTRUCTOR
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At NEVSAIL WATERSPORTS we have an experienced staff of Kayaking and Canoeing Instructors.
We run INTRODUCTORY DAYS, OFFICIAL I.C.U.(Irish Canoe union) Kayak and Canoe Courses.
We offer 1 and 2 day kayak and canoe courses, 3 hour lessons and kayak/canoe hire service.
We have easy to use sit on top kayaks, which are self bailing,....which means that a complete beginner can paddle safely.
We also have enclosed kayaks for the more proficient kayakers as well as 16ft. Canadian canoes, which will guarantee you great fun and excitement.
CHECK OUT OUR KAYAK AND CANOE COURSES BELOW AND SEE WHICH SUITS YOU BEST
LEVEL ONE I.C.U. KAYAK AND CANOE COURSES (10:30-4:30)
This course is all about introducing you to the exciting sport of kayaking/ Canoeing.
Here are just a few of the details and things you will be learning about.
- INTRO TO GEAR AND EQUIPMENT
- BASIC SAFETY RULES
- ENTERING AND EXITING A KAYAK/ CANOE
- BASIC PADDLING SKILLS LIKE GOING STRAIGHT, BACKWARDS, STOPPING, TURNING ECT.
- RECOVERY PRINCIPLES.
THESE COURSES ARE BOTH 6 HOURS LONG.ALL YOU NEED TO BRING WITH YOU IS A TOWEL, OLD RUNNERS AND A LUNCH. WETSUITS, BOUYANCY AIDS, HEMLETS ARE ALL PROVIDED FOR YOU.
DATES: 10TH May, 24th May, 14th June, 21st June, 5th July, 23rd Aug
COST: €75 PER PERSON AND YOU WILL BE CERTIFIED AFTER SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING THE COURSE.
LEVEL TWO I.C.U KAYAKING /CANOE COURSES (10:30-4:30)
This course is all about improving your skills in kayaking/ canoeing. Some courses details are listed here.
- Stern rudder, sweeping strokes, bow turns, draw strokes etc.
- High and Low Bracing strokes
- Kayaking/Canoe Surfing
- Rescues
- First aid
- Knots etc.
This course is also 6 hours long and you need to have completed Level One before doing this course.
DATES: 11th May, 25th May, 15th June, 22nd June, 6th July, 24th Aug
COST: €75 PER PERSON
NOTE:WETSUITS/BOUYANCY AIDS FREE OF CHARGE FOR ALL COURSES.
CORPORATE GROUPS ARE ALL ENVITED AND GROUP DISCOUNT AVAILABLE FOR ALL COURSES.
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