Our team of instructors have years of sailing experience and a range of ISA instructor qualifications. All our instructors have up to date first aid training, powerboat and vhf radio licences and Garda Vetting. John & Ellen, our Senior Instructors, also hold third level qualifications in sports management.
The Team
Instructors
Brian McDowell
Brian has almost forty years experience in Dinghy & Keelboat Sailing. He was Centre Principal in Malahide Yacht Club when it was short listed for ISA Training Centre of the Year in 2013.
John Mahon
John is qualified as a Keelboat, Dinghy, Windsurfing & Powerboat Instructor. He has a degree in Sports Management and several years experience as an instructor.
Ellen Jennings
Ellen is qualified as a Dinghy & Powerboat Instructor. Ellen has a Diploma in Sports Management and several years experience as an instructor.
Orlagh Thompson
Orlagh is studying Sociology in Trinity College. She is an active keelboat and dinghy sailor, who has represented Ireland at World Championship level.
Thomas Natin
Thomas is studying for his Leaving Certificate in Dublin. He is an active keelboat and dinghy sailor, and has been involved in instructing and coaching sailing for two years.