See below for our list of venue based Navigation and Radio courses currently available. We also offer online courses for studying in your own time.
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Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Co Clare
Fri, Oct 23 2026 - Sat, Oct 24 2026
Clare 
295 The Short Range Certificate (SRC) course is accredited by the Irish Department of Transport and is the minimum qualification required for use of VHF radios on boats in coastal or inland waterways. The course covers the latest DSC VHF radios, EPIRB, SART, NAVTEX, etc. The duration is 1.5 days including exams.
Fee (including course materials, exams and Certificate of Training): € 295
Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Co Galway
Fri, Nov 20 2026 - Sat, Nov 21 2026
Galway
295 The Short Range Certificate (SRC) course is accredited by the Irish Department of Transport and is the minimum qualification required for use of VHF radios on boats in coastal or inland waterways. The course covers the latest DSC VHF radios, EPIRB, SART, NAVTEX, etc. The duration is 1.5 days including exams.
Fee (including course materials, exams and Certificate of Training): € 295
Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Co Sligo
Fri, Dec 04 2026 - Sat, Dec 05 2026
Sligo
295 The Short Range Certificate (SRC) course is accredited by the Irish Department of Transport and is the minimum qualification required for use of VHF radios on boats in coastal or inland waterways. The course covers the latest DSC VHF radios, EPIRB, SART, NAVTEX, etc. The duration is 1.5 days including exams.
Fee (including course materials, exams and Certificate of Training): € 295
Coastal Navigation for Small Boats, Limerick
Fri, Jan 15 2027 - Sun, Jan 17 2027
Limerick
295 The aim of Irish Sailing's Coastal Navigation course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge required to safely navigate a boat by day and by night in coastal waters with which they are familiar. This practical course includes lots of hands-on use of chartplotters. Delivered over a weekend (12-16 hours).
RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Offshore – Limerick
Fri, Jan 15 2027 - Sun, Feb 28 2027
Limerick
795 Advanced training for experienced and aspiring skippers. This course equips you to navigate safely on coastal and offshore passages. This course will take your theory knowledge to the standard required for the Yachtmaster Coastal and Yachtmaster Offshore practical exams, concentrating on advanced navigation and meteorology skills.
Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Athlone
Sat, Jan 30 2027 - Sun, Jan 31 2027
Athlone
295 The Short Range Certificate (SRC) course is accredited by the Irish Department of Transport and is the minimum qualification required for use of VHF radios on boats in coastal or inland waterways. The course covers the latest DSC VHF radios, EPIRB, SART, NAVTEX, etc. The duration is 1.5 days including exams.
Fee (including course materials, exams and Certificate of Training): € 295
Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Dublin (Port)
Fri, Feb 12 2027 - Sat, Feb 13 2027
Dublin Port
295 The Short Range Certificate (SRC) course is accredited by the Irish Department of Transport and is the minimum qualification required for use of VHF radios on boats in coastal or inland waterways. The course covers the latest DSC VHF radios, EPIRB, SART, NAVTEX, etc. The duration is 1.5 days including exams.
Fee (including course materials, exams and Certificate of Training): € 295
Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Co Cork
Fri, Feb 19 2027 - Sat, Feb 20 2027
Cork
295 The Short Range Certificate (SRC) course is accredited by the Irish Department of Transport and is the minimum qualification required for use of VHF radios on boats in coastal or inland waterways. The course covers the latest DSC VHF radios, EPIRB, SART, NAVTEX, etc. The duration is 1.5 days including exams.
Fee (including course materials, exams and Certificate of Training): € 295
General Operators Certificate (GOC) Dublin (Port)
Wed, Mar 03 2027 - Sat, Mar 13 2027
Dublin Port
1395 The GOC General Operator Certificate course gives the professional seafarer competence in the operation of MF/HF and INMARSAT – C / Fleet systems, as well as VHF. This STCW compliant qualification is required for SOLAS vessels operating offshore. Accredited by the Irish Department of Transport, the course is held over 10 days.
Restricted Operators Certificate (ROC) Dublin (Port)
Wed, Mar 10 2027 - Sat, Mar 13 2027
Dublin Port
795 The ROC Restricted Operator Certificate course gives the professional seafarer competence in the operation of VHF and other inshore communications systems. This STCW compliant qualification is required for SOLAS vessels operating within coastal waters. Accredited by the Irish Department of Transport, the course is held over 4 days
Long Range Certificate (LRC) – Dublin (Port)
Wed, Mar 10 2027 - Sat, Mar 13 2027
Dublin Port
595 The Long Range Certificate (LRC) gives offshore recreational sailors and transoceanic yacht crews knowledge of MF/HF and INMARSAT – C / Fleet systems, as well as VHF. This qualification is the minimum required for vessels operating offshore. Accredited by the Irish Department of Transport, the course is held over 4 days.
Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Co Waterford
Fri, Mar 19 2027 - Sat, Mar 20 2027
Waterford
295 The Short Range Certificate (SRC) course is accredited by the Irish Department of Transport and is the minimum qualification required for use of VHF radios on boats in coastal or inland waterways. The course covers the latest DSC VHF radios, EPIRB, SART, NAVTEX, etc. The duration is 1.5 days including exams.
Fee (including course materials, exams and Certificate of Training): € 295
RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Offshore – Kilrush, Co Clare
Mon, Mar 22 2027 - Thu, Apr 01 2027
Kilrush, Clare
795 Advanced training for experienced and aspiring skippers. This course equips you to navigate safely on coastal and offshore passages. This course will take your theory knowledge to the standard required for the Yachtmaster Coastal and Yachtmaster Offshore practical exams, concentrating on advanced navigation and meteorology skills.
Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Co Donegal
Fri, Mar 26 2027 - Sat, Mar 27 2027
Donegal
295 The Short Range Certificate (SRC) course is accredited by the Irish Department of Transport and is the minimum qualification required for use of VHF radios on boats in coastal or inland waterways. The course covers the latest DSC VHF radios, EPIRB, SART, NAVTEX, etc. The duration is 1.5 days including exams.
Fee (including course materials, exams and Certificate of Training): € 295
Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Dublin (Port)
Fri, Apr 09 2027 - Sat, Apr 10 2027
Dublin Port
295 The Short Range Certificate (SRC) course is accredited by the Irish Department of Transport and is the minimum qualification required for use of VHF radios on boats in coastal or inland waterways. The course covers the latest DSC VHF radios, EPIRB, SART, NAVTEX, etc. The duration is 1.5 days including exams.
Fee (including course materials, exams and Certificate of Training): € 295
Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Kilrush, Co Clare
Fri, Apr 23 2027 - Sat, Apr 24 2027
Kilrush, Clare
295.00 The Short Range Certificate (SRC) course is accredited by the Irish Department of Transport and is the minimum qualification required for use of VHF radios on boats in coastal or inland waterways. The course covers the latest DSC VHF radios, EPIRB, SART, NAVTEX, etc. The duration is 1.5 days including exams.
Fee (including course materials, exams and Certificate of Training): € 295
General Operators Certificate (GOC) Kilrush, Co Clare
Wed, Jul 07 2027 - Sat, Jul 17 2027
Kilrush, Clare
1395 The GOC General Operator Certificate course gives the professional seafarer competence in the operation of MF/HF and INMARSAT – C / Fleet systems, as well as VHF. This STCW compliant qualification is required for SOLAS vessels operating offshore. Accredited by the Irish Department of Transport, the course is held over 10 days.
