Welcome to the Royal Western Yacht Club of Ireland Training Centre. ​Our courses are operated in the safe haven of Kilrush Marina. Our waters are non-tidal and a perfect place to start sailing. 

Irish Sailing, who are the governing body for sailing in Ireland, run an inclusion project called Sailing for All throughout Ireland. This year they will be running the project at Kilrush Marina with the aim of taking children and youths with special needs out on the water during July and August. Wetsuits are not necessary for this activity.

The project is fully funded by Irish Sailing and Sport Ireland and is being run in partnership with Clare Sports Partnership and is open to any families with children with autism or who have mild or general learning disabilities who attend school in a special class setting. 

The sailing is in a boat called a Hawk 20, a very stable boat, suitable for taking people with disabilities out on the water.  Kilrush Marina has a hoist for wheelchair access to the sail boat. We also have a wheelchair accessible powerboat. 

This is a unique opportunity for children and teenagers with special needs and their families to experience on the water activities in Kilrush in safe environment with experienced instructors. Places are limited. 

Session times: 
We are delighted to have acquired additional instructors and have increased our availability. For further information please don't hesitate to contact us.

Week 1 - July 11th - Mon - Thurs - 10am, 12pm and 2pm
Week 2 - July 18th -  Mon - Thurs - 10am and 12pm and 2pm
Week 3 - Aug 8th - Mon - Thurs - 10am and 12pm and 2pm
Week 4 - Aug 15th - Mon - Thurs - 10am and 12pm and 2pm

Sailing for All Videos

1. Check out Trevor and Sandy sailing the Gina G at Kilrush Marina this summer.
2. Here are some of our wonderful young sailors enjoying sailing and powerboating in July as part of our Sailing for All project.
This is a brief outline but the program but it can be adapted to suit the needs of the children or youths involved:

·         Instructors are fully qualified sailing instructors and experienced with working with children with special needs.
·         Sessions can be once a week or more often if that is preferred.
·         Sessions would be run either as a morning or afternoon session.
·         Session length can be adjusted to suit each child. We are aware that for some children 30 minutes might be more than  enough but for others they may prefer an hour or even two.
·         A family member (e.g. sibling or a parent) or a friend is welcome to join the session.
·         Activities will be weather dependent and will follow strict safety protocols.

If you think any of the families of the young people in your school or community would be interested please don't hesitate to pass on this email with my contact details onto them and they can contact me directly.

Elaine O'Mahoney
Email: contactrwyci@gmail.com
​Tel: 0861231864

or contact Irish Sailing's Inclusion Officer
Ciarán Murphy
Email: ciaran.murphy@sailing.ie
Tel: 0878800744

Session times. Timetable below may not be up to date. Please contact us for updated availability.
Blue = 2 Slots Available
Orange = 1 Slot Available
Red = Fully Booked
ADDITIONAL LINKS:
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New Inclusion Projects: Irish Sailing Watersports Inclusion GamesSailability Ireland
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