Course List

Courses

At Neptune we run a range of certified courses including Sailing, Power boating and Kayaking. We can also organise Hill Walking, Rock Climbing and just about anything else you can think of, just give us a call on 041 9834422

Sailing

Our sailing courses are run over weekends, evenings and half days. All courses are Irish Sailing Association approved and delivered to the highest standard using our fleet of Laser Fun Boats and Dublin Bay Mermaids. We cover all levels from beginner to intermediate and courses can be scheduled to suit your availability and run to suit your level.

Kayaking

We have a choice of locations for the kayaking courses from Surfing on Clogher Head Beach to the shelter and calm of Port Oriel Harbour to the rapids of the River Boyne we have a course that will suit all levels. Our Dagger GTX and RTM Mambos give clients a choice of sit in or sit on kayaks for the more nervous kayaker

Power Boating

Take to the seas in our luxury Zodiac Pro RIB, with a 90 hp engine our boat is ideal for learning and also for cruising along the east coast. We also have an Avon 4.7, which is an ideal RIB for an introduction to the world of power boating. All our courses are Irish Sailing association approved and delivered to the highest standard. We can run the course to suit your availability and level.

Certificate in Outdoor Recreation

The Crean course, named after legend Irish explorer Tom Crean is delivered by DIFE in association with Neptune Outdoor Education Centre. The course is designed to provide students with opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills and qualifications necessary to gain employment in the outdoor adventure sector of the leisure industry. Applications are invited from those who have completed Leaving Certificate. Mature students and recent school leavers are also welcome to apply. At the end of the course successful candidates will receive a FETAC level 5 certificate in Outdoor Recreation as well as numerous national governing body certificates.

 

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Multi Activity - Fun, Fun, Fun.

Louth. Starting the day at 10am doing a range of out land activities – Karting, Archery, Orienteering or Rock-wall Climbing and Abseiling. And after lunch we hit the water with some great activities. Rib-rides, Banana Boat Rides, Sailing Rides as well as our classics of Pier-Jumping, Surfing and Kayaking. Then, when all are exhausted, head home happy at 4pm.

Wicklow. Start the day with a range of team-building activities, including: Assult Courses, Orienteering, Treasure Hunt, Atomic-Bomb Challenge, Minefield & Capture the Flag. Then after lunch complete the secret challenge!!

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Bonding Programme - Improving Group Dynamics

Wicklow or Louth

The group starts with our crystal maze challenge. Teams compete against each other completing a series of tasks designed to bring out leadership, communication and problem solving qualities amoung other skills. Points are awarded for successful completion. Meanwhile, out team monitors each person.

After lunch, teams compete in the raft building challenge. The materials they get are based on the points they where awarded in the morning session and the best comstruction usually wins! Uniquely, out team writes a report on each participant; sent back to the school within a week.

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The Overnighters

Any combination of outdoor activities from the other options. PLUS Unite the group by staying in out Failte Ireland approved accommodation with the teachers staying close by, in our lodge. Students are under constant supervision. All meals, activities and local travel are covered.

For our 2-nigth package add in cinema, bowling or rock-climbing as and evening activity and the extra day can include Sailing rides, Indoor Karting, Archery or Hill Walking.

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New Skills - Certified Courses

We are also happy to deliver specific skills-based courses such as Kayaking, Sailing or Orienteering,
with certification by sporting bodies – up to Fetac Level-5 on the national framework qualifications.