Open training

Pathway Clubs

National Level coaching in Your Region

Wales has 4 Welsh Sailing / Hwylio Cymru Pathway Clubs.

North - Port Dinorwic Sailing Club
South - Llandegfedd Sailing Club
South - Cardiff Bay Yacht Club
West - Neyland Yacht Club

The aims of the Pathway Clubs are to deliver regular local training for Junior and Youth sailors in the Pathway with high-level instruction and coaching.

8-18 years

The Pathway Clubs are set up to support; learn to sail, learn to race, sailors racing regionally, sailors in the Welsh National Sailing Team and sailors looking to become coaches and instructors.

Each club has a slightly different programme - visit the club websites for more information on Pathway Club Activity.

Regular club racing for children and adults
Regular training for Juniors & Youths
Qualified RYA Race Coach Level 2 coaches
A programme to develop new instructors and coaches
Dinghies available to hire
A commitment to hosting a Dragon Series event
A Performance Pathway with support from start sailing through to national level racing

If you would like any guidance or help please contact the Performance Manager for Wales sarah.mcgovern@ryacymruwales.org.uk

Advice for Parents

Top Tips for parents looking for some advice to support your sailor from changing class, the performance pathway and who to contact if you have any Safeguarding concerns

Sailor Support

Here you will find information on funding resources available for Youth and Junior sailors in Wales along with advice if you are thinking of changing class