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In order to make your joining as simple as possible we have put together this page of what to bring and where to find us. We are based in Dun Laoghaire in Co. Dublin Ireland. The office address is: Sailing West Ltd Ferry Terminal Dun Laoghaire Harbour Dun Laoghaire Co. Dublin Ireland Tel: +353 (0)12304227
At the beginning of each course we will meet at the office to issue you with your waterproofs for the course.
Weekend courses begin at 1900 on Friday Evening (Summer) 0930 Saturday Morning (Winter)
Week Courses begin at 1900 on Sunday Evening (Summer) 0930 Monday Morning (Winter)
Parking If you are planning to leave your car in Dun Laoghaire Harbour you will need to buy a weekly concessionary parking permit from Dun Laoghaire Harbour Police which are €10/day. (€20/weekend) (€50/week)
By Air The nearest airport to us is Dublin Airport. www.daa.ie From Dublin airport you can choose to take a taxi to Dun Laoghaire or you can get on the "Patton Flyer" which is a bus service that runs to Dun Laoghaire. The timetable is available from www.thepattonflyer.ie By Rail The DART is the train service that runs around Dublin Bay. The Dun Laoghaire DART station is across the road from the Ferry Terminal. Latest Timetables are available from www.irishrail.ie By Ferry Stena Line run a Ferry Service from Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire once a day, seven days a week. This ferry will bring you directly to our office! Once you come out of arrivals you will see us directly in front of you! Check out the latest timetables on www.stenaline.ie What to bring: Winter: · Hard Wearing Trousers · Warm Fleece Tops · Thermal Underwear · Thick Socks Gloves · Neck Scarf Hat · Rubber (non marking) flat deck shoes · Sea Boots Pillow · Sleeping Bag · Towels x 2 Toiletries Lip-Balm Sun Block Summer: · Same as winter but also include: · Shorts · T-Shirts · Sun Glasses · Sun Block The above list is a guide. If you are a beginner you don't need to go out and buy any specialist gear just yet! Our instructors will be able to advise you on which products will best suit your type of sailing & budget! Our technical partners Viking Marine in Dun Laoghaire give all Sailing West Students great discounts - so if you need any equipment go in and see, "Acky". All of our courses are carried out on yachts which comply fully with the Irish Department of Transport's COMSAIL rules and the MCA's Code of Practice. All the necessary safety equipment is supplied. |