Welcome to West Cork Sailing Centre, experts on the water, bringing you a world of discovery and adventure.

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Experience Sailing Wildlife Adventures along the Cork and Kerry Coastline, Kayaking with Seals in the beautiful Adrigole Harbour, and Irish Sailing Certified Cruising training aboard the comfort of Sailing Yacht Jessy of Adrigole.

Join us with friends, family or for a solo adventure.

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Harbour Sanctuary

We are based in one of Europe’s most beautiful harbours. Set in the sheltered Adrigole Harbour off Bantry Bay, along the Wild Atlantic Way.

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Nurturing Passion

We are passionate about the local wildlife and love nothing more than sharing that passion of sea, sailing and wildlife.

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Nature’s Expedition

Located at Adrigole Pier, Beara, Co Cork, we merge our idyllic location, expertise, and passion for nature to create memorable sea wildlife encounters.

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About West Cork
Sailing Centre

West Cork Sailing and Powerboating Centre was established as an Irish Sailing Association and Royal Yachting Association training centre in 1997. Soon afterwards Kayaking with the Seals was set up to give locals and passing tourists a chance to paddle in freedom within Adrigole Harbour and home to a colony of seals. Then we wanted to share our love of the incredible Irish Coastline and along came Live Aboard Sailing Training and Adventures with Passenger Licensed Sailing Vessel Jessy of Adrigole.

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Which Adventure is For You?

  • May to September –

    Sailing Adventures

    Embark on an unforgettable journey along Ireland’s mesmerizing Cork and Kerry coastline. Discover secluded islands, picturesque harbours, rugged headlands, pristine beaches, and hidden bays from an entirely new perspective. All are surrounded by the incredible wildlife in the sea, sky and land.

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  • June to August –

    Kayak With Seals

    Immerse yourself in nature’s wonders with a magical kayaking experience paddling alongside the curious seals in the beautiful Adrigole Harbour, under the shelter of Hungry Hill and the Caha Mountain ridge.

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  • May to September –

    Sailing Courses

    Set sail on board 37-foot yacht, Jessy of Adrigole, and learn the ropes on a certified Irish Sailing Competent Crew, Day Skipper or Coastal Skipper course. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced sailor, our professional instructors and charter options are here to make your maritime dreams a reality.

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The Meet Local Wildlife

West Cork Sailing gives you the opportunity to enjoy our coastal wildlife from the sea. Common Seals, Grey Seals, Common Dolphins, Porpoises, Minke Whales, sea birds galore are just a few of the most common wildlife species you will see on our adventures and training courses. As well as the rarer sightings of Otters, Basking Sharks, Humpback Whales and Puffins.

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What People are Saying About Our Adventures

  • Up close and personal with the Seals “Stunning experience kayaking in this beautiful harbour. Saw and got close to a number of seals. Went back a second time and it was just as good! Staff extremely helpful when we had a problem with our car. Highly recommended.”

    McMidleton – Trip Advisor

    – May, 2023

  • “Had an awesome time Kayaking here with a group of friends, got to see the seals up close! The lady working there was lovely too. Would go again.”

    Eddie -Google

    – May, 2023

  • “We were sailing with you for five days and had a wonderful time. We learnt so much and you gave us huge confidence in our ability to handle the boat . You made everything seem easy and were very forgiving when we made mistakes. Your seamanship , knowledge of the marine environment , intuitiveness and basic decency added up to us having a wonderful sailing/learning experience . We will be back. Can’t recommend you enough.”

    Marella – Google

    – August, 2023

  • “Thank you, we had a great day yesterday! So friendly and welcoming, we will be back!”

    Emma – Facebook

    – October, 2023

  • “Wonderful service provided for me and my family. So good we came back twice.”

    Thomas – Facebook

    – August, 2023

  • “If you are thinking about it—Go for it!!!! One of The most amazing experiences of my life!! My husband and I went for a Competent Crew and Day Skipper Course together. Cannot express my gratitude enough to Niall ( and Killian) for sharing their knowledge with us !”

    Josipa D – Trip Advisor

    – October, 2023

What’s New at West Cork Sailing Centre

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    Catch The Bus

    6 April 2025

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    Sail Away

    10 March 2025

  • The Boat House

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    24 February 2025

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    Exploring Beara on Foot

    19 February 2025

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