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Swords sailing is an active adult dinghy sailing club based in Seabury Malahide with a burgeoning junior section. We have 65 boats in the club and race on Wednesday evenings and Sunday lunch time during the year. Last year we invested in club boats, purchasing 5 single handed topaz beginner boats and 6 two person laser vago performance boats (these boats are great for teaching sailing), to lend to new members as a taster to sailing before they go out buy their own boat (Link to club Boats Page). The three main classes to boat in the club are;
New members are welcome to the club and can drop down any Wednesday evening to speak with a member about application. Temporary membership is offered for the first year in the club for those participating in the club training events. The following year requires full membership. Membership fees are detailed in the club fees section of this website. An entrance fee is payable by new ordinary members over the first two years of them joining. New members are required to download and complete The New Membership Application Form which requires proposal by two existing ordinary members. This form is displayed in the club for a minimum of one week before election. Election is at the discretion of the Committee who meet every month. If you are interested in joining please complete the new membership application form and forward to the club secretary. Commodore Donal Brennan 087 xxxxxx Hon. Secretary Siobhan Broaders 087 xxxxxx Treasurer Paula O’Brien 086 2255541
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I’m interested in sailing, but how do I get started? Enroll in our introduction to sailing course where you will learn basic boat handling skills with qualified, experienced sailors. The course is run over 4 nights. Part of each evening is spent in class learning the theory and safety aspects of sailing. This is followed by practical experience in either a dinghy or a catamaran where you will get the opportunity to put th Upon completion of the introductory course in Swords Sailing & Boating Club you will be entitled to complimentary membership of the club for the remainder of the season. After this you can join the Club as a temporary member for the first year. This entitles you to full use of the club, attendance at social events e.g. fun days, club BBQ's etc etc. Or alternatively you could do an Irish Sailing Association (ISA) course at the Fingal Sailing School on the Estuary whom we work closely with. Contact 01-845 1979 for further details. After completing a course, how do I follow up my sailing? Easy. Come What are the costs involved in sailing? Initially you will need to purchase a buoyancy aid (lifejacket) and although not strictly necessary you will also need a wet suit and a spray jacket. These will cost about €200. After a while you may decide to buy your own dinghy. There are always second hand boats for sale either through the club or advertised in Buy and Sell. To get you started, a decent second hand boat can cost as little as €600 which would include a launch trolley and sails. Buying a second hand boat is the best way to start and from there you can go bigger and better as your skills and passion for sailing grow. If your children want a boat too, these also can be bought from next to nothing secondhand such as a Mirror (2 man boat) or an Optimist (single handed) for under €320! L plates are not included.
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e theory into practice and take the helm (steering wheel!). 
along to the clubhouse on either Wednesday evening or Sunday afternoon and take part in the club races. We will ensure that you get to 'crew' on either a dinghy or a catamaran as often as possible. We have an 'adopt a crew/new recruit' policy in the club which endeavors to get you involved in races. This will be rotated to include rescue and race management. The sailing season begins with the 'Early Birds' in March and finishes with the 'Frostbite's' in November. In between there are plenty of opportunities for you to come along and avail of an opportunity to crew with us in Swords Sailing & Boating Club. All are welcome.