Private Charter

Charter with training:

€2800 for 5 days

€560.00pp based on 5 people

With Instructor and Training

5 days 4 nights

2 Double cabins and Double / Single main saloon

All meals included (vegetarian or responsibly sourced meats)

Irish Sailing Certified Training

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If you have a few friends that would like to learn the ropes too, then why not charter the yacht and instructor for your own private course. Mix Competent Crew training with Day Skipper training or Mile and Experience Building sailors with Coastal Skipper training.

Your 5 days at sea:

The aim of this option is to give families, friends, club members and groups a chance to learn the ropes together and get a good deal by sharing the boat.
You can combine beginners on their Competent Crew, Day Skipper trainees and sailors looking to polish up their skills.
The Competent Crew and Day Skipper courses are a minimum 5-days.
We anchor somewhere different every night (unless the weather suggests we should stay in a particular port).
Assessment is continuous through the course.
All meals are included. We prepare our own meals and are mainly vegetarian.
Morning and evening swims are encouraged and Bantry Bay is perfect for a refreshing dip in clear waters.

Anchorages include: Adrigole, Zetland, Glengarriff, Bantry, Whiddy Island, Dunboy Castle, Bere Island, Pooladuff and more.

See our Sailing Courses Page for links and information on each course syllabus

If you are not sure what course suits, then call Gail on 086 2214724 or email us on westcorksaliing@gmail.com

Skippered Saiing Adventures:

€3200 for 7 days & 6 nights

€640.00pp based on 5 people

With Instructor and Training

5 days 4 nights

2 Double cabins and Double / Single main saloon

All meals included (vegetarian or responsibly sourced meats)

Irish Sailing Certified Training

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Just pure sailing adventure. No formal training. Suitable for couples, adult family and friends looking for an adventure together.

Your skipper is a marine biologist, Yachtmaster Instructor, Ocean Master skipper and Antarctic adventurer. Niall Mac Allister is a gentle skipper that will bring you to beautiful anchorages to explore ashore or sail you out into the Atlantic to feel the swell. The agenda is always dependent on the weather and on your comfort and level of taste for adventure.

You will be sailing Jessy of Adrigole, our much loved Sun Odyssey 37. She has 2 double cabins, along with a double and single in the main saloon available for crew. The hot shower on the stern is wonderful for a warm rinse after your sea swim.

Marine wildlife is everywhere and it is always the hope that we will encounter dolphins on the bow and whles in the distance. The sea birds dive around the boat and of course the lazy seals are lounging in anchorages for you to see.

Bring your togs & wetsuit, sun hat & wooly hat, hiking boots & sandles.

Your 7 days at sea:

The aim of this option is to give families, friends, club members and groups a chance to enjoy an adventure at sea with the reassurance of a skipper that knows the waters and boat.
Anchor or moor somewhere new every night. Take the help or sit back and enjoy the wind in your face.
Sailing from Adrigole Harbour in Bantry and exporing the coasts of West Cork and Kerry.
All breakfasts and lunches are included and 4 evening meals, all are fresh produce and mainly vegetarian.
We will anchor or moor up 2 nights so you can enjoy eating ashore in a pub or village restaurant..
Morning and evening swims are encouraged and the waters of West Cork & Kerry perfect for a refreshing dip.

Anchorages include: Adrigole, Zetland, Glengarriff, Bantry, Whiddy Island, Dunboy Castle, Bere Island, Pooladuff and more.

If you are not sure what course suits, then call Gail on 086 2214724 or email us on westcorksaliing@gmail.com

Minimum age 16.

Jessy of Adrigole

Our cruising yacht, Jessy of Adrigole, is a 37foot Jeanneau Sun Odyssey. She has 3 double cabins and a spacious main saloon. The heads have a hot shower and for those that like a swim in the clear waters of West Cork, you can rinse off with a hot shower on her stern. She is a passenger licensed vessel, which means she has a full range of safety equipment and is surveyed and serviced every winter. We pride ourselves in her being comfortable and clean. All meals provided are home prepared vegetarian or responsibly sourced local meats.

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Own Boat Training

If you own your own boat and want to take the training aboard her and learn from an experience sailor on how to make the most of your boat? Private tuition on board your own boat €400 per day. A travel charge may necessary, depending on your yachts location. Recommended safety equipment on board and full vessel insurance will be required.

If you are unsure please email us on for more details.

Sailing Training

5 day live aboard Irish Sailing Certified training, including meals, fuel and mooring fees

	Type of Boating:	Cost	Days:	Based on n of people:
Competent Crew or Day Skipper with all meals	Private Double Cabin with one person	€980	5 Day	1 person	Book Now
Competent Crew or Day Skipper with all meals	Sharing Double Cabin **	€710 pp	5 Day	2 people	Book Now
Coastal Skipper with all meals	Private Double Cabin	€1080	6 Day	1 person	Book Now
Coastal Skipper with all meals	Sharing CabinDouble **	€840 pp	6 Day	2 people	Book Now

Yacht Charter with Competent Crew or Day Skipper Training with all meals	Yacht to yourself*	€2800	5 Day	1-5 people	Book Now
Wildlife Sailing Adventure 7 days, with meals	Yacht to yourself*	€3500	7 day	1-5 people

* Max 5 people for whole yacht.
** Based on 2 people booking together. We do not pair singles to ensure our crew enjoy comfort and privacy.

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A few tips for a comfortable life at sea

Tip 1

We always try to make a landing in the dinghy on one of the islands or headlands every few days to take in a short hike for those that want to stretch their legs so a pair of walking boots or shoes is a good idea.

Tip 2

Each evening we drop anchor in one of the sheltered bays or tie up alongside small fishing quays. The dinghy is available to row ashore for those that so wish.

Tip 3

The beautiful spots we anchor in have no facilities or power and you can enjoy the sound of the curlew or howling of the seals.

Tip 5

Depending on your passage, we may stop one night on a marina to top up water and plug in power if available. There is no power for hairdryers or straighteners (yes, people do ask this question).

Tip 6

The platform astern has a hot shower, so clients can rinse off after a refreshing dip in the sea.

Essentials:

A pair of warm track pants or fleece pants
A lighter pair of pants/trousers for walking and going ashore
Thermals are always lovely to have
A warm thick fleece/jumper
2 or three long-sleeved tops to wear as mid-layer
Hat
Shorts
Swimming togs + towel
Pyjamas
A few changes of underwear and a few tee-shirts
Washbag etc.
Keep Gadgets to a minimum (charging facilities are limited)

Sleeping bag & pillow (or duvet and kingsize sheet if sharing a cabin or having the cabin to yourself)
Waterproof jacket and trousers (we do have some available at the base but our supply is limited)
Wetsuit if want to swim snug
Snorkel and mask if want to have a play below the sea
Suitable deck shoes (no black soles please)
Walking shoes/boots for coastal trekking
Wellington boots for on deck (clean if garden wellies please)
Pack in a small soft bag please – no hard cases or large stiff back rucksacks (if you are travelling further afield and need a hard case, then you are welcome to unpack into smaller bags at our base and leave the big bag behind)

Important:

All our trips and sailing direction are weather dependent and under no circumstances will any crew member or the boat be put in an unsafe situation, so trip schedules may have to be altered to suit the conditions. Please remember that nature and wildlife is unpredictable and sometimes she gives us it all and sometimes she can be quite secretive – no 2 trips are ever the same but there is always a good experience had by all.

Guidelines:

We request that crew keep alcohol consumption within safe levels for life at sea.
The skipper has the right to refuse and crew / passenger.
Lifejackets are supplied and must be worn at all times, as instructed by your skipper.
A small selection off waterproof jackets and trousers are available in adult M,L,XL sizes. Though we do recommend you have your own for maximum comfort.
Sleeping bags or duvet and sheet is required. Sleeping bags are available to rent at a cost of €20 and must be booked at least 1 week in advance.
Embarkation and disembarkation is at Adrigole Pier.
All crew / passengers help to clean down and refuel on their final day.

If you are unsure please email us on for more details.

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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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