DMG Sailsports was established by Dave Garvey in 2002 with the aim of providing the highest possible standards of watersports training for both professional and recreational water users. We provide powerboating, windsurfing & sailing tuition for all levels from complete novices right through to instructor training courses. We also provide a range of ancillary services including skippered powerboat charter, staff training programmes, accident reports, expert witness reports and consultancy services.

Our overall aim is to provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to be able to enjoy the elements in safety. Our courses are based on the Irish Sailing Association schemes. All of our courses are delivered to the highest standards for both professional and recreational clients and are run all year round, 7 days a week.

ISA National Instructor Trainer; Brevet d'Etat d'éducateur sportif

Dave began working in the watersports industry in 1992. Having worked extensively in Ireland and France, he also managed Irelands' largest residential sailing school for four years. Amongst his many Irish and French qualifications, Dave held the position as "Irish Sailing Association National Dinghy Instructor Trainer" for a number of years, he is a qualified ISA Windsurfing & Sailing Instructor Trainer and also an Advanced Powerboat Instructor. Dave, along with a small team of experienced professional instructors, aims to provide you with the highest possible standard of tuition tailored to meet your exact requirements. As a recognised safety expert, Dave has had a number of articles published in Afloat magazine, and has also appeared on ITV's "Holidays from Hell" in order to expose dangerous recreational water practices at overseas resorts.

Web Trainer, 'Silver Bullet' Project Manager, ISA Windsurfing Instructor

Córa worked as a Senior Project & Product Manager in leading multinational software companies for 15 years. With a variety of qualifications under her belt, including a Teaching Diploma in IT, Córa is also a qualified nutritional therapist, reflexologist and reiki practitioner. Also a windsurfing instructor, Córa manages our office, website, marketing, advertising and course programs. Córa also provides tailored training to small businesses in software applications and internet marketing.

Our experience over the past number of years has enabled us to tailor the training we provide to specifically match the requirements of the individual customers operational needs. Our tried and tested training programmes have been developed to ensure that each participant receives the appropriate training to ensure a high degree of competency at the required level. Whether you require standard certified competency training or a bespoke training programme developed for your organisation please don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss your needs. Below is a list of some of the organisations we have worked with over the previous number of years.

• Irish Coast Guard – Greystones, Howth, Wicklow, Greenore and Dunmore East Units
• Garda Water Unit
• Dublin Fire Brigade
• Drogheda Port Authority
• Sea Safari
• Greystones Ridge Angling Club
• Dunmore Adventure Centre
• Delphi Adventure Centre
• Irish Optimist Dinghy Association
• East Coast Sea Scout Team
• FÁS Employment Services

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A sample of some of the comments given to us by our customers below. We at DMG Sailsports welcome your feedback so that we can maintain our high standards of tuition, and ensure all course participants are satisfied with their investments. If you have any feedback for us, please contact us at 01-8456946 or info@dmgsailsports.com and we'll be happy to discuss your comments or suggestions.

I just wanted to drop a brief line and express my appreciation for the quality of the training course for the National Powerboat Certificate that I undertook on 4th & 5th of this month (July 2009). The training centre venue was pleasant and the training locations ideal. I found it a very useful course.I would particularly like to express my appreciation of the two tutors. John & George. They demonstrated an excellent and effective combination of a business-like approach with a relaxed style of delivery. Please record my appreciation of their work. [Powerboater, Dublin]

Having completed the Power Boat Level 2 course last weekend (28th&29th Mar 2009), just thought I`d send a quick email to say I really enjoyed the 2 days, the course was very well organised and structured. In particular our instructor "Donnacha" was really excellent! He has a great talent for instructing and had a great rapport with all participents, he`s an asset to the company. Looking forward to doing my next course in the near future! [Powerboater, Dublin]

I'd also like to say thanks to all at DMG. I really enjoyed the two days and learnt a lot. I look forward to going back to do the advanced [powerboat] course. [Powerboater, Dublin]

Just to say that I very much enjoyed the excellent Powerboat course last week and hope to put it to good use in the future. Jonathan was a very thorough tutor and given my lack of experience was extremely patient and understanding. [Powerboater, Dublin]

Hi Cora/Dave - Thanks a lot for the weekend - The tuition, equipment and lunch were all great! Even the wind picked up quite a bit in the afternoon which was brilliant and quite a buzz!! [Windsurfer, Dublin]

I really enjoyed the course, can't wait to get some practice before it gets too cold, so hopefully see you in Belmullet in 2 weeks time. [Windsurfer, Dublin]

This is just a short note to say thank you to Dave and yourself for all the help on the course it was wonderful dealing with both of you the whole exercise was most enjoyable and I will be back again for more. [Sailor, Own Boat Tuition, Dublin]

Just a quick note to say many thanks once again. Both Linda and I really enjoyed the day. You provided a lot of information and imparted plenty of encouragement along the way. We look forward to arranging another day soon. [Own Boat Private Tuition, Dublin]

The course was very enjoyable and I have recommended it to my colleagues. [Powerboater, Dublin]

Just a quick note of thanks for what was a very enjoyable weekend. I was in the ISA today and got my license, so now it just remains for me to go boating on the med next week. I really enjoyed myself at the weekend I would like to thank Donnchadh for his professionalism in all aspects of the course. [Powerboater, Dublin]

Many thanks again for the excellent event last Thursday. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it, and I believe a couple (myself included) would like to take it further. [Microsoft, Dublin]