Cardiff Sailing Centre

The Centre is a specialist RYA Training Centre located on Cardiff Bay Barrage in Cardiff Bay. The Centre was originally located in at Llanishen Reservoir on the northern outskirts of Cardiff. The centre offers Sailing, Windsurfing, Powerboat and shorebased (i.e. First Aid & VHF) courses. Cardiff Sailing Centre has been teaching people to sail for over 40 years and has established a strong reputation for its water sports activities. Originally set in the beautiful surroundings of Llanishen Reservoir, the centre currently operates in Cardiff Bay. The centre is the ideal learning venue for all abilities of sailors, from the beginner to more advanced water sport enthusiasts. Certified by the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA), Cardiff Sailing Centre is a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) training centre an RYA Sailability Centre and an RYA OnBoard Centre. The centre also has a Team15 club (The Welsh Windwackers). In recognition to its services to sailing in Wales the centre is also a RYA Volvo Champion Club. Managed by Cardiff Harbour Authority, we offer a full range of courses, from complete novice to fully qualified instructor in dinghy sailing, windsurfing & powerboating. All ages are catered for in the comprehensive year round programme. Over the years the Centre has taught many schools, families and other organisations to sail, including the Olympic Gold & Silver Medallist Hannah Mills, with many participants coming back on subsequent courses to further their skills in sailing. Those who have already participated are coming back again and again to experience sailing with us.