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Bantry Bay Sailing Club
Bantry, Co. Cork
Family friendly
Free car parking
Pre-booking essential
Cloudy days
Learn to sail on beautiful Bantry Bay with the Bantry Bay Sailing Club. There is something for everyone, from the beginner to the more experienced sailor.

At Bantry Bay Sailing Club, Bantry, County Cork, beginners on the water can make a first attempt at boating. For more experienced sailors, the club is within a couple of miles of some of the deepest waters in Europe.

With experienced instructors, the Bantry Bay Sailing Club is a certified training centre under the ISA (Irish Sailing Association). There are a range of courses for all skill levels, whether it’s a beginner wanting to undertake the adventure that is sailing or an experienced sailor ready to take to the water once more, they have a suitable course available.

The minimum age for courses is 10 years old. Participants need their own full-length wetsuit, a buoyancy aid/life jacket and old runners/booties.

Why we like it
  • Learn to sail or improve skills with experienced instructors.
  • Sail on waters that suit beginners and the more experienced.
  • Courses are suitable for children as young as 10 years old.
Contact details
Abbey, Cork Road,Bantry,Cork,Republic of Ireland
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