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As an ISA recognised teaching centre Howth Yacht Club follow the structure laid down by our national governing body.
To take part within our Junior Program, children must become a club member, (Application Form for Junior Membership) - every aspect of their sailing can then be catered for from beginner right through to adult sailing.
Currently we provide training in a range of sailing boats.
The club use our own Picos for the Taste of Sailing Program, so there is no onus on parents to provide a boat for their child, this facility can offer both the child and parent an opportunity to see if the sport is for them without any large expense incurred.
Once a child is ready to move on to the more structured Start Sailing Program, an Optimist is required, parents are encouraged to provide a boat for their child, the club does have some optimists available for rent, and these boats are offered on a first come basis.
The Club currently have the use of Fire Fly's as a transition from the Optimist to the 420 classes or RS Feva class.
For more advanced courses we have two club Vagos which may also be rented on a first come basis.
It is recommended that sailors have an ISA log book for recording their sailing activities. Log books are available to purchase at the club  5 or from the Irish Sailing Organisation.
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Objective: The aim of this brief introductory course is to give sailors a positive introduction to the thrill of sailing. This ISA course is combined with other fun on and around the water activities to boost water safety awareness and encourage water confidence.
Boats: Club Picos are provided for all participants.
Duration: One week program Monday - Friday 10am - 3 pm
Eligibility: HYC membership, Age 6+, Students can attend this course for 2 seasons.
Clothing required:
A wetsuit, buoyancy jacket, wetsuit bootees or suitable closed footwear, and preferably a cag to wear over the wetsuit. (A cag is a spray top which helps to keep the breeze and light water splashes from soaking through) All of these items can be purchased second hand - watch out adverts on yacht club sale notices, buy and sell etc. They can also be purchased in local chandleries and some department stores e.g. Dunne's, and sometimes Llidl. Sailors should always take spare change of ordinary clothes and a towel.
Bearing in mind children taking part on the Taste of Sailing Program are very young, it would be strongly advisable for the sailors to come to the start of the course each morning ready to go on the water in their sailing gear, and for parents/guardians to collect the children promptly when the course is over each day.
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Objective: By the end of this course sailors will be sailing in light wind conditions with assistance from their instructor. It is their first formal sailing course.
Boats: Optimist, The club has a limited number of boats available for charter.
Duration: Two week course Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5pm
Eligibility: Recommended the sailor has attended taste of sailing not essential.
On completion: Sailors are eligible to join the HYC Optimist Development Squad for further training in the autumn, Easter holiday period and spring after school training.
Clothing Required: As per Taste of Sailing.
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Objective: By the end of this course sailors will be sailing on their own in light wind conditions without assistance from their instructor.
Boats: Optimist. Parents will have to provide a boat for their sailor.
Duration: Two week course Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5pm
Eligibility: Sailors should have attended Start sailing course. We can accommodate older sailors starting their sailing career at this stage but only in groups of 4-6 students
On Completion: Sailors can join the club racing program. Sailors should join the optimist development squad for at least one block of training autumn, Easter and spring and/or participate regularly in club racing.
Some sailors may wish to attend training/racing events at other clubs facilitated by IODA
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Objective: To develop the skills and knowledge sailors need in order to set up and sail the boat more effectively in moderate conditions. This course will also prepare them for the specialist courses ahead.
Boat: Optimist
Duration: Two week course Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5pm
Eligibility: Have logged at least 25 hours of sailing since their basic skills course.
On Completion: Participation in club racing and/ or HYC squad system.
HYC Optimist development team
HYC Optimist Squad
HYC 420 Squad
HYC RS Feva Squad
At this stage sailors may consider moving into a different class (two handed boat) RSFeva or 420 the class captains will be very happy to facilitate the move. The Training & Development Manager and the Junior Organiser will also be available to advise parents and sailors
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This is a Howth Yacht Club specific course helping to fill the gap for some of our smaller and younger sailors before the move into a bigger boat. This course is not part of the compulsory path way.
Objective: To develop advanced boat handling, tuning skills and to prepare sailors to sail flat out in strong winds.
Boat: Optimist
Duration: Two week course Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5pm.
Eligibility: 25 hours sailing at least since there improver skills course.
On Completion: Sailors should keep up their participation on the club racing and / or HYC squad system.
At this stage sailors may consider moving into a different class. The Training & Development Manager and the Junior Organiser will be happy to advise parents and sailors.
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Objective: To develop advanced boat handling, tuning skills and to prepare sailors to sail flat out in strong winds.
Boats: Fire Fly's provided by the club.
Duration: Two week course Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5pm
Eligibility: 25 hours since the improver skills course
On completion:
Sailors should keep up their participation on the club racing and / or HYC squad system.
HYC Optimist development team
HYC Optimist Squad
HYC 420 Squad
HYC Feva Squad
At this stage sailors should consider moving into a different class (bigger boat)
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Objective: Introduction to the thrills and spills of sailing with spinnakers and trapezes.
Boats: Club Vago and sailor owned 420 boats.
Duration: Two week course Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5pm
Eligibility: 25 hours of sailing at least since the advanced boat handling course.
On completion: keep up participation on the club racing and/ or HYC squad system.
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Objective: To introduce sailors to the skills and knowledge they will need in order to undertake longer trips and to sail in stronger winds. As well as the skills and knowledge covered detailed in the syllabus the Adventure courses aim to develop and foster a sailor's sense of adventure and self reliance.
Boats: Sailor owned 420 / RS Feva
Duration: Two week course Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5pm
Eligibility: 25 hours of sailing at least since the advanced boat handling course.
On completion: Keep up participation on the club racing and/ or HYC squad system.
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Objective: a fun sailing week giving the sailors a chance to meet other students practice their skills have fun through adventure and racing.
Duration: one week Monday - Friday 9.30am- 5pm
Eligibility: Have achieved at least basic skills all subsequent levels welcome.
On completion: Uncertified course just for fun.
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Join the HYC coach development program
Opportunities to join the HYC keel boat squad will be developed.
Currently we do not have the demand within the club for further levels but over the next few year we are expecting to roll out a further 2 levels
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Objective: To develop a sailor's ability to sail using spinnakers and trapezes together and in stronger conditions.
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Objective: To develop the skills and knowledge sailors will need to become an independent sailor capable of undertaking extended trips and of making correct and appropriate decisions in adverse circumstances. By the end of this course instructors should consciously trying to fading into the background as the sailors take over the running of the programme and truly use and practice the skills they have developed.
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