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Sharpen your coastal navigation skills off the Dingle Peninsula with an ISA-certified small boats course at Harbour House B&B. Learn day and night planning, tides, weather, and rules of the road in a hands-on, small-group format.
Sharpen your coastal navigation skills off the Dingle Peninsula with an ISA-certified small boats course at Harbour House B&B. Learn day and night planning, tides, weather, and rules of the road in a hands-on, small-group format.
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Operated by Splash Sports Ltd. · Fahamore, County Kerry
On the rocky tip of the Dingle Peninsula in Fahamore, County Kerry, Ireland, the ISA Coastal Navigation for Small Boats course teaches practical day and night navigation for coastal waters. Run from Harbour House B&B - sharing a building with Waterworld Diving - the one-day dry course blends classroom instruction with hands-on planning and on-water techniques tailored to local tidal patterns.
This is a skills-focused offering: weather analysis, passage planning, coastal knowledge, rules of the road, and safety procedures are all covered to prepare qualified students for the ISA Advanced Powerboat Certificate. Instructors assume prior experience: candidates should already hold an ISA National Powerboat, Improving Skills, Competent Crew, or Helmsman certificate. The small-group format - maximum twelve participants - means plenty of time for questions and individual feedback during practical exercises.
Fahamore's coast exposes students to the real challenges coastal navigation presents: shifting tidal flows, rock-strewn headlands, narrow channels, and frequent seabird activity. The practical segments adapt to the tide and visibility, so lessons may move from classroom theory to plotting and then to simulated or actual on-water practice. Bring layered waterproof clothing, a small waterproof bag for essentials, and the curiosity to read charts and coastal signals.
Why book? For visiting mariners and aspiring powerboat skippers, this course is a fast, concentrated way to gain coastal competence under local instructors familiar with Kerry's currents. Harbour House B&B's location at the peninsula's tip places you steps from launch points and sheltered coves, turning the classroom into a direct link with the sea. The course's focus on day and night navigation is a standout feature in this part of Ireland, where long summer evenings and brisk autumn weather both test skills.
Practical details: meet at 9am and expect a finish around 5pm; arrive ten minutes early. Minimum age is sixteen. The syllabus progresses from basics to advanced application, so students leave with an actionable plan for further certification and safer coastal passages.
Beyond the training, Fahamore rewards observers: sea cliffs and rocky shoals host fulmars and guillemots, and the surrounding waters are part of a living coastline shaped by Atlantic swell and glacial geology. Whether you aim for certification or simply want to feel more confident plotting a local passage, this ISA course places real navigation practice into the hands of competent boaters in one of Ireland's most active coastal classrooms.
Logistics are straightforward: the course runs as a dry, classroom-led day with tidal-linked practical exercises and carries a maximum group size of twelve. It is not wheelchair accessible; participants should be aged sixteen to eighty-eight. There is a full refund available up to one week before the start date. Bring sunscreen, layered clothing, drinks and snacks, and an eagerness to learn coastal planning and night navigation techniques today.
moderate.
1 day (9am–5pm).
Moderate fitness; participants should be comfortable moving on deck and working outdoors for several hours.
Yes. Participants are expected to hold an ISA National Powerboat, Improving Skills, Competent Crew, or Helmsman certificate, as the course builds on those foundations.
This is a dry course focused on planning and techniques for night navigation; practical on-water sessions take place during daylight and are tide-dependent.
Minimum age is 16 and the course lists an upper age of 88; it is not wheelchair accessible.
Full refund is available up to one week before the start date, per the booking terms.
Groups are capped at twelve participants to ensure individual feedback and hands-on plotting time.
Bring layered waterproof clothing, a small waterproof bag, water, snacks, and personal medication; pens and paper are generally not required.
County Kerry has a deep maritime history and a strong local tradition of fishing and small-boat seamanship that informs coastal knowledge taught here.
Respect seabird colonies and tidal habitats: avoid disturbing wildlife, follow local guidance, and take all waste with you to minimize impact.
Splash Sports Ltd. is a watersports provider based in Castlegregory, County Kerry, offering a range of coastal activities and on-site facilities. Situated on the Maharees peninsula, the business operates a lively aquapark anchored by the Water Bongo, a water trampoline that features a walk-the-plank and a slide into the sea. The Water Bongo is presented as an energetic, family-friendly inflatable suitable as an introduction to water inflatables and group play. Visitors can combine an aquapark session with additional activities promoted by the operator, including kayaking, paddleboarding, and surfing in the surrounding waters of the Maharees. These options allow families, groups and individual visitors to mix play and paddle-based adventures in a scenic coastal setting. The site also includes the Béal Geal Sauna at Sandy Bay, described as a tranquil retreat with views toward the Slieve Mish Mountains. The sauna is noted as a quieter option for parents and older teens while younger children enjoy the Aquapark, enabling groups to remain together on the same shoreline while choosing different activity levels. A Summer Surf Camp is listed among the business’s offerings; interested parties should consult the operator’s booking information for session dates, age ranges, and registration details. Safety equipment and basic instruction are referenced in the activity descriptions; guests are advised to review any age, fitness, and booking requirements before arrival. The combination of aquapark attractions, paddle sports and a coastal sauna creates varied options for memorable days on the Maharees.
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