Cardiff Sailing Centre / Canolfan Hwylio Caerdydd

Internationally renown watersports centre in South Wales offering RYA courses in Dinghy & Keelboat Sailing, Powerboating & more, since 1974.

[Cardiff Sailing Centre / Canolfan Hwylio Caerdydd @CardiffSC]

We have an RYA Safety Boat Course running on the weekend of 2/3 May 2026.

https://t.co/GLTu5SlU0K

This 2-day course teaches the skills needed to operate a rescue or support boat for dinghy sailing, windsurfing and other watersports.

[Cardiff Sailing Centre / Canolfan Hwylio Caerdydd @CardiffSC]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our students; past, present, and future from everyone at Cardiff Sailing Centre.

We've had a busy 2025 and we look forward to an equally busy 2026.

Nadolig llawen a blwyddyn newydd dda!

[Cardiff Sailing Centre / Canolfan Hwylio Caerdydd @CardiffSC]

Massive congratulations to Merle Nieuwland, one of our instructors, who with Sabine Potter have been crowned the 2025 Two-Person Dinghy (420) Female World Champions!! 🥳

[World Sailing 🌎⛵️ @worldsailing]

No racing for the Female Two Person Dinghy event today so it's current leaders Potter and Nieuwland who take the crown 👑👑🇬🇧

#YouthSailingWorlds

[Cardiff Sailing Centre / Canolfan Hwylio Caerdydd @CardiffSC]

We still have spaces on both of our upcoming Day Skipper Theory courses in November and January, so if you're looking to get some navigation knowledge under your belt over the winter, this could be the course for you!

https://t.co/Dj2uMyUUCe

#sailing #cardiff #rya #dayskipper

[Cardiff Sailing Centre / Canolfan Hwylio Caerdydd @CardiffSC]

We have had a last minute cancellation for our RYA Keelboat Level 1 course this weekend, so have ONE last minute space available.
https://t.co/pOT01udYKG

[Cardiff Sailing Centre / Canolfan Hwylio Caerdydd @CardiffSC]

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[Cardiff Sailing Centre / Canolfan Hwylio Caerdydd @CardiffSC]

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 course is perfect for those wanting to foray into the world of driving powerboats. We run courses every month. No previous experience is necessary

https://t.co/Bo7Ks7r2kh

[Cardiff Sailing Centre / Canolfan Hwylio Caerdydd @CardiffSC]

We have last minute space on our RYA Powerboat Level 2 course this weekend - 22/23 March.
If you're looking to get into powerboating, then this is the course for you at £315 pp.
If you can't make this weekend, we hold courses every month, all year round.

https://t.co/Bo7Ks7r2kh

[St Illtyd's C.H.S @StIlltydsCHS]

Our second group of Yr 9 pupils have begun their two day RYA Level 1 Keelboat Sailing with Cardiff Sailing Centre & are enjoying learning new skills. Huge thanks to the Reardon Smith Nautical Trust for this wonderful opportunity! @CardiffSC
@UNICEF_uk @UnicefSchools #article31

[St Illtyd's C.H.S @StIlltydsCHS]

Our Year 9 pupils are having a fantastic time on a two day RYA Level 1 Keelboat Sailing course with Cardiff Sailing Centre. Huge thanks to the Reardon Smith Nautical Trust for this wonderful opportunity! @CardiffSC @UNICEF_uk @UnicefSchools #article31

[Cardiff Sailing Centre / Canolfan Hwylio Caerdydd @CardiffSC]

Congratulations to Daniel, Poppy and Lucy who all completed their RYA Powerboat Level 2 course this weekend.

Does this look like something you want to do? You don't need any prior experience and we have courses running every month.

https://t.co/Bo7Ks7rA9P

[Cardiff Sailing Centre / Canolfan Hwylio Caerdydd @CardiffSC]

We would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

We hope you had a great 2024, and are looking forward to seeing you all on the water in 2025!

Nadolig llawen a blwyddyn newydd dda!

[Cardiff Sailing Centre / Canolfan Hwylio Caerdydd @CardiffSC]

Looking for a last minute Christmas gift for a friend or loved one? Look no further!

Gift Vouchers are available for fixed costs (i.e. £50, £100, £150) or for the whole cost of a specific course.

Vouchers are available for all disciplines.

Buy Now! - https://t.co/bheNIsfwc4

[Cardiff Sailing Centre / Canolfan Hwylio Caerdydd @CardiffSC]

We're running an RYA Day Skipper Theory course in the New Year, covering chartwork, navigation, meteorology, collision regs and more.

The course is 5 days long, held over 3 weekends:
📅 25/26 Jan, 1/2 Feb & 9 Feb
💵£400
🔗 https://t.co/Dj2uMyUmMG

#cardiff #rya #shorebased

[Cardiff Sailing Centre / Canolfan Hwylio Caerdydd @CardiffSC]

We have an RYA Day Skipper Theory course in the New Year for those wanting or needing to learn about chartwork, navigation, meteorology etc. The course is 5 days long, held over 3 weekends.

📅 25/26 Jan, 1/2 Feb & 9 Feb
💵 £400
💻 https://t.co/gN3HjPWf0f

[Cardiff Sailing Centre / Canolfan Hwylio Caerdydd @CardiffSC]

This is the minimum qualification required by law for those using VHF and VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC) equipment on board any British flagged vessel

📅 16 November 2024
💷 £110 (course fee) + £70 (Exam fee to RYA)

https://t.co/XXxTRCMFRX

#cardiff #RYA #cardiffbay #vhf

[RYA Cymru Wales @RYACymruWales]

Youth and junior sailors, sign up is now live for our open training this winter! Take a look at what's coming up and book your place here: https://t.co/PLxe44X7I4

[Cardiff Sailing Centre / Canolfan Hwylio Caerdydd @CardiffSC]

A great weekend with an RYA Powerboat L2 and Keelboat L1.

Well done to everyone on passing their course, and hope to see you on the water again soon.

We run courses regularly throughout the year, so if you're interested in a course, visit us at - https://t.co/3HUdJyOixk

[Ysgol Hamadryad 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @YsgolHamadryad]

Plant blwyddyn 4 wedi cwblhau cwrs hwylio cam 1. Llongyfarchiadau i bob un! RYA Cam 1 wedi cwblhau ✅ Year 4 children have completed their stage 1 sailing course. Congratulations to everyone! RYA Stage 1 - Completed it ✅ Diolch @CardiffSC

[Cardiff Sailing Centre / Canolfan Hwylio Caerdydd @CardiffSC]

Are you looking for a new activity this Summer? You can book one of our Youth Sailing Courses (8-16) whether you're a beginner or improver.

We have space on all our RYA Stage 1,2,3, or 4 courses from 29 July onwards. Book Now!

https://t.co/giPxHcmWlE