Welcome to
RYA Cymru Wales
Two young women from Wales have made history by becoming the youngest team to complete the Royal Western Yacht Club Round Britain and Ireland race – one of the hardest sailing races in Northern Europe.
3rd and 4th September 2022
Acorn Adventure, Llangorse Lake
This fun and social junior event (U16) for both sailors and windsurfers, is an ideal first event for novices.
For all the current guidance and support to restarting boating following the Covid-19 pandemic.
RYA Cymru Wales advice on Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
RYA advice on the environment and sustainability, and our outreach programme The Green Blue.
Support for clubs, organisations & training centres in Wales, including forums, workshops and events.
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The Board of Directors is comprised of a mix of non-executive and executive directors and it meets regularly to conduct its business
Royal Yachting Association Cymru Wales (RYACW) is pleased to announce that this year’s AGM will be held on Monday 29th November 2021. Click here for the full notice.
Find out more about the specialist RYA policy forming committees and the supporting committee structures within Wales.
Learning together from shared knowledge and experiences to ensure we get the most from every session we deliver.
Learn moreWelsh Squad Applications for the winter 2022-2023 are now open for the following classes:
Optimist, Topper, RS Feva, 420, 29er, ILCA 4,6,7
The closing date for applications is the 8th October 2022
Whatever your racing experience or level, we have information and guidance to support and help you develop as a club or individual.
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Information on the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS), Equipment Rules of Sailing (ERS), Offshore Special Regulations (OSR) and RYA Anti-Doping Rules
Looking for a new challenge, there are loads of opportunities in match racing, the national sailing league and British Keelboat Academy.
Develop your sailing skills further and learn from the best! Local training opportunities, open to all U18 sailors in Wales.
Thinking of getting back into coaching? Need to get your Racing Coach certificate re-validated?
Celebrating clubs that allow junior sailors to develop their sailing and racing skills, and encourage young sailors at grassroots level to stay in the sport
