Heir Island Sailing School

Heir Island Sailing School Heir Island Sailing School is situated in Roaringwater Bay amongst Carbery’s 100 Isles in West Cork. Instructors are professional.

It has safe sailing waters, wonderful sandy beaches, a coastline that is heaven for the adventurous. The premises which have been owned by the Moore family for over 40 years were the commercial centre of the island in days gone by when it was run by the Burke family after whom the current shop is named.It has been totally rebuilt and fitted out and contains 7 En-suite rooms, a large dining room an

d a lounge for relaxation, it can cater for up to 20 residents comfortably. Heir Island Sailing School is an Irish Sailing Association aproved Training Centre Our courses generally are those set up and recognised by the Irish Sailing Association. Below is the description of our main courses, this is an outline of what we can organise for individuals and families. We will respond to any group request (10 to 21 sailors) and tailor a special programme, whether the group wishes intensive training or a more relaxed approach to sailing in our pristine island studded waters.

31/01/2025

🎉Hello Everyone! Just wishing you all the best for 2025! We hope to going live next week for bookings, if you've emailed or on a waitlist already, you'll receive a booking link this weekend to guarantee your spots! 2025 here we come!!🌞🔥

05/08/2024
🎉🥳Delighted and honoured to be The Southern Region Training Centre of the Year! Many thanks to all our wonderful instruc...
23/03/2024

🎉🥳Delighted and honoured to be The Southern Region Training Centre of the Year! Many thanks to all our wonderful instructors and senior instructors, without whom we wouldn't be where we are! Also a huge thanks to all our sailors, windsurfers, and powerboaters that have come to us over the years! We look forward to seeing many of you on the water this year! We had a great night at the hosted in the wonderful many thanks as well to for their support all the time and for holding the awards!

We're delighted and honoured to be nominated for 'Training Centre of the Year' at the Irish Sailing Awards happening thi...
20/03/2024

We're delighted and honoured to be nominated for 'Training Centre of the Year' at the Irish Sailing Awards happening this Friday in Howth YC. The best of luck to the other nominees, whatever happens on the night, it's an honour to be nominated and it's all down to our fantastic team of instructors and especially our senior instructors, they have put in a great effort over the last few years.

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04/10/2023

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As we continue our Women of the Island series, AISLING MEATH talks to Amm McCormack , who tells us about family life and raising a child on Heir ...

Hi All, unfortunately we have had to postpone tomorrows regatta until the 17th of August. A small craft warning was issu...
02/08/2023

Hi All, unfortunately we have had to postpone tomorrows regatta until the 17th of August. A small craft warning was issued at 11.57am today, and Friday afternoon is looking wet. Sorry for the inconveniences and thanks you for the patience! Safety first!

📣Come one and all, this year's Heir Island Regatta is on the 3rd of Aug! ⛵
20/07/2023

📣Come one and all, this year's Heir Island Regatta is on the 3rd of Aug! ⛵

📣Our much anticipated Adventure week dates for summer 2023 are as follows: 📣🔸10th-14th of July 🔸7th-11th of August 🔸14th...
19/06/2023

📣Our much anticipated Adventure week dates for summer 2023 are as follows: 📣

🔸10th-14th of July
🔸7th-11th of August
🔸14th- 18th of August

This course is aimed at teens between 14-17 years who are looking to spend a week of fun exploring Roaring Water Bay and all the Islands it has to offer. It’s a 5 day sailing course incorporating 4 nights of camping. ⛵️🏕🏝

Please spread the word and if you know of anyone this course might suit pass on the message 🙌 (Limited availability each week)

Here are some snaps from the first week of our summer camps which kicked off last week 📸 Great week had by all our terri...
19/06/2023

Here are some snaps from the first week of our summer camps which kicked off last week 📸 Great week had by all our terrific sailors ⛵️

Just a reminder that all the weeks are filling up fast so get your bookings in to avoid disappointment 🙌
email: [email protected]

Some great shot here of Heir by Garry Minihane 📸
18/06/2023

Some great shot here of Heir by Garry Minihane 📸

A great was had on Sunday! Thanks to all who came and to those who helped out on the day....
13/06/2023

A great was had on Sunday! Thanks to all who came and to those who helped out on the day....

Adult 5 Day Courses Mon to Fri, Dates: 19th to 24th June, 10th to 14th July and 14th to 18th August. We also will be off...
09/06/2023

Adult 5 Day Courses Mon to Fri, Dates: 19th to 24th June, 10th to 14th July and 14th to 18th August. We also will be offering evening lessons and weekend lessons as a group or one to one. Please email [email protected] for more info or to book! ⛵😎

08/06/2023

🚨Family Funday on Heir Island this Sunday 11th of June 🚨

Loads of fun guaranteed for all the family with lots of games and water activities organised 🛶⛵️🚤🏃‍♀️ Raffle on the day with a chance to win a spot on one of our sailing courses 🏆

Please share this post and spread the word 🙌

Just to note if you do have your own life jackets or buoyancy aids it would be a great help if you could bring them along!

Join us on the water to greet the dawn on the 6th May in support of .house through Darkness into light. Meeting at Cunna...
26/04/2023

Join us on the water to greet the dawn on the 6th May in support of .house through Darkness into light.
Meeting at Cunnamore pier/Heir Island pier at 4.45am a number of boats will be able to take people on the water, but if you have your own boat you're very welcome to come along as well. For safety all activities are weather dependant and registration is required, please email [email protected] to register. All donations to www.darknessintolight.ie

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Heir Island
Skibbereen
WESTCORK

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