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RYA Cymru Wales

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About us

Learn more about the RYA Cymru Wales team, volunteers, committees, Strategy and find our Policy documents.

Initiatives

Discover some of our key initiatives such the Clean Watersports Alliance, Impact Awards and Merched Y Mor

Club & Centre support

Support for clubs, organisations & training centres in Wales, including forums, workshops and events

Racing

Whatever your racing experience or level, we have information and guidance to support and help you develop as a club or individual.

Latest news

Young Optimist sailor on the water with more boats in the background on a sunny day with blue skies at Cardiff Bay YC.

Youth & junior open training launched by Welsh Pathway Clubs

In our RYA Cymru Wales blog for September 2025, Performance Manager Sarah McGovern takes a look at all the latest youth and junior news

Welsh Youth & Junior Championships 2025

More than 80 young sailors competed from across Wales

Aerial view over Plas Menai national outdoor centre with training dinghies heading out to sea.

Notice of RYA Cymru Wales AGM 2025

Join us at Plas Menai for our Annual General Meeting

RYA Cymru Wales run a number of events throughout the year. Find out more information on the BIG Days Out, Regional Junior Championships, Dragon Series Events, OnBoard Festival, BIG Weekend and the Welsh Youth & Junior Championships.

Merchandise

Support RYA Cymru Wales, Welsh Sailing & Merched Y Mor by purchasing some merchandise.

Instructor, coaches & trainers

Learning together from shared knowledge and experiences to ensure we get the most from every session we deliver.

Clubs & Centres

Find support and more information for your Club or Centre.

Race officials

Interested in becoming a judge, mark layer, race officer, measurer or umpire? More information on each role and qualification can be found here.

Impact Awards

Celebrating individuals and organisations who go the extra mile. Nominations can be submitted any time of year – come and find out more and see our past winners of the award.