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{{short description|National governing body for sailing, powerboating and windsurfing in Ireland}}
{{EngvarB|date=October 2013}}
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The '''Irish Sailing Association''' ({{langx|ga|Cumann Seoltóireachta na hÉireann}}), also known as '''Irish Sailing''',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sailing.ie/About-Us|title=Irish Sailing > About Us|website=www.sailing.ie}}</ref> is the national governing body for sailing, powerboating and windsurfing in Ireland.

==Strategic areas==
===Clubs and membership===
Irish Sailing accepts membership both from sailing clubs and individuals across Ireland.

===Training===
Irish Sailing co-ordinates training courses across Ireland in the following areas:{{fact|date=June 2025}}
* [[Dinghy]]
* [[Keelboat]]
* [[Catamaran]]
* [[Sailing yacht]]
* [[Motor yacht]]
* Powerboat
* PWC
* Inland waterways
* [[Windsurfing]]
* Navigation
* Emergency care
* Offshore safety
* Instructor

===Sailing and yachting===
The promotion of sailing and [[yachting]] in non-competitive environments.{{what?|date=June 2025}}

===Racing===
Irish Sailing administers sail and yacht racing across Ireland, including the following:
* ECHO & IRC handicaps;
* Sail Numbers;
* Race Officials and training;
* Rules;
* Classes;
* Match Racing;
* [[Team Racing]];
* Powerboat Racing.

It also looks after Irish involvement in International racing.

==Notable sailors==
See: [[:Category:Irish sailors]]

==Offshore sailing==
See: [[:Category:Irish sailors (sport)]]

==Olympic sailing==
See:
* [[Ireland at the 1948 Summer Olympics#Sailing]]
* [[Ireland at the 1952 Summer Olympics#Sailing]]
* [[Ireland at the 1960 Summer Olympics#Sailing]]
* [[Ireland at the 1964 Summer Olympics#Sailing]]
* [[Ireland at the 1972 Summer Olympics#Sailing]]
* [[Ireland at the 1976 Summer Olympics#Sailing]]
* [[Ireland at the 1980 Summer Olympics#Sailing]]
* [[Ireland at the 1984 Summer Olympics#Sailing]]
* [[Ireland at the 1988 Summer Olympics#Sailing]]
* [[Ireland at the 1992 Summer Olympics#Sailing]]
* [[Ireland at the 2000 Summer Olympics#Sailing]]
* [[Ireland at the 2004 Summer Olympics#Sailing]]
* [[Ireland at the 2008 Summer Olympics#Sailing]]
* [[Ireland at the 2012 Summer Olympics#Sailing]]
* [[Ireland at the 2016 Summer Olympics#Sailing]]
* [[Ireland at the 2020 Summer Olympics#Sailing]]
* [[Ireland at the 2024 Summer Olympics#Sailing]]

== Hall of fame ==
The Irish Sailing Association operates a hall of fame that includes:
* Clayton Love<ref>{{Cite web |title=Irish sailors the toast of Florida and Caribbean |url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/irish-sailors-the-toast-of-florida-and-caribbean-26270000.html |access-date=2022-08-04 |website=independent |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Helen Mary Wilkes]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Optimist |url=http://www.optiworld.org/ |access-date=2022-08-04 |website=Optimist |language=en}}</ref>{{fv|reason=Where does webpage/website list Wilkes as "hall of fame" member? |date=June 2025}}
* Ken Ryan<ref>{{Cite web |title=Archive – April 2008 |url=http://isafsite.soticservers.net/news/3734.php |access-date=2022-08-04 |website=sailing.org |language=en}}</ref>{{dead|date=June 2025}}

==Yacht clubs==
See [[:Category:Yacht clubs in Ireland]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.sailing.ie Irish Sailing]

{{National Members of the International Sailing Federation}}
{{Sports governing bodies in Ireland}}

[[Category:National members of World Sailing]]
[[Category:Yachting associations]]
[[Category:Sailing in Ireland]]
[[Category:Sports governing bodies in Ireland|Sailing]]
[[Category:1945 establishments in Ireland]]