This is a walk through of the main saloon, galley (kitchen), head (toilet) and sleeping areas of the historic Irish sailing vessel the AK Ilen

Sailing Wellness supported by Cork Education and Training Board REACH fund provides a three day voyage on the historic sailing ship AK Ilen. The voyage started in Kinsale, visited Glendora and finished in Baltimore. The AK Ilen was build in Baltimore nearly 100 years ago.

Supported by Cork ETB, Sailing Into Wellness delivered a foundation level day sailing program to three community organisation in the Cork and West Cork areas

Want to know what we do and how we do it? On this video our team explain what we do, who we work with and how we work.

Here's a little snippet of feedback from our amazing sailors this year....this is pure motivation for us!!

This video celebrates Sailing Into Wellness as they finish the 3 year Sports to Impact Fund, supported by Rethink Ireland.

An inclusive sailing program designed specifically to accommodate the needs and preferences of teenagers and young adults on the Autism Spectrum

An inclusive sailing program designed specifically to accommodate the needs and preferences of teenagers and young adults on the Autism Spectrum. Run nationwide across Ireland.

We have a fantastic opportunity for your team to experience a collaborative Christmas activity while also contributing to real social change.

The SIW team are passionate professionals in the recovery and sailing world, they have designed a corporate sailing event with a strong focus on positive mental health and well-being. These events act as a fundraiser for their community program, raising essential funding; each corporate client directly funds a day program for two community clients.

Hear from Co-Founders James Lyons and Colin Healy as well as participant Will.

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