Step on board Sailing Yacht Jessy of Adrigole for an adventure at sea that will bring you memories you want to return to for ever.

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Set Sail for Adventure in West Cork

Whether you’re looking for a day of exploration or a two-week sailing adventure or a structured Irish Sailing course, we have your voyage covered. Our base in Adrigole ideal location to start your adventure and let the wind carry you to the heart of West Cork’s enchanting waters and the rugged coastline of Kerry.

Discover Your Perfect Itinerary

Jessy of Adrigole, moored in Bantry Bay, offers an unparalleled cruising ground for you to explore. Within Bantry Bay itself, you’ll encounter captivating destinations such as Lone Hart Harbour on Bere Island, the charming Glengarriff Harbour with its pristine Garnish Island, historic Bantry, and Dunboy, as well as numerous secluded and sheltered coves. Keep your eyes peeled for visiting dolphins, resident seals, and a fantastic array of sea birds, making every sail a unique and unforgettable experience.

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Coastline Unveiled:
A Sailor’s Paradise

The West Cork and Kerry coastline boasts numerous hidden coves and bays for you to explore. From the allure of Roaring Water Bay to the tranquility of Derrynane Harbour, and the dramatic headlands of Mizen, Sheeps, Beara and Kerry peninsulas. Every day of sailing is an expedition of discovery, teeming with vibrant wildlife and scenic marvels. Explore these shores on a scheduled training course, a private training course charter or a wildlife life aboard sailing adventure.

Meet Your
Expert Guides

Meet Niall MacAllister, your highly qualified and experienced head instructor and skipper of many a maritime adventure round the world. As a zoologist, ocean yachtmaster, RYA/Irish Sailing yachtmaster instructor, exceptional chef, fluent in French, and a seasoned tour guide, Niall ensures you have a sailing adventure that will stay with you forever and leave you wanting more.West Cork Sailing has a team of RYA and Irish Sailing qualified instructors that have sailed the open oceans of the world, explored Antarctica and have a wealth of experience and adventures to share with you. Our team of qualified instructors have a wealth of experience sailing and sharing their love and respect of the sea and sailing.

Join us for Irish Sailing Certified Training for your Competent Crew, Day Skipper or Coastal Skipper or a tailor-made Wildlife Adventure Sail . Both can be with others on board or as a private charter booking

May to September –

Sailing Courses

Join a 5 day live aboard Irish Sailing certified training course and learn the ropes to help you progress your skills to helm your own boat.

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June to August –

Private Charter
With Training

Experience tailored yacht charters for mixed-level training—learn with friends and expert instructors for an unforgettable sailing adventure.

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May to September –

Wildlife Sailing
Expeditions

Charter Jessy of Adrigole with friends or family to explore and experience the wildlife of the Wild Atlantic Way. 

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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

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