Cardiff Sailing Centre / Canolfan Hwylio Caerdydd

Cardiff Sailing Centre / Canolfan Hwylio Caerdydd An RYA Training Centre since 1968, and located on Cardiff Barrage in Cardiff Bay All ages are catered for in the comprehensive year round programme.

Cardiff Sailing Centre has been teaching people to sail for over 55 years and has established a strong reputation for its water sports activities. Originally set in the beautiful surroundings of Llanishen Reservoir, the centre now operates from the Barrage in Cardiff Bay. The centre is the ideal learning venue for all abilities of sailors, from the beginner to more advanced water sport enthusiasts

. 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) and in recognition to its services to sailing in Wales the centre is also a RYA Champion Club. The centre is also a flagship centre for the 1851 Trust and holds a Bronze award from Disability Sport Wales. Managed by Cardiff County Council, we offer a full range of courses, from complete novice to fully qualified instructor in dinghy and keelboat sailing, windsurfing & powerboating and offer RYA Shorebased courses too. Over the years the Centre has taught many schools, families and other organisations to sail, 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.

This weekend we had an RYA Safety Boat course running for volunteers from Welsh Clubs, subsidised by RYA Cymru Wales .We...
16/08/2026

This weekend we had an RYA Safety Boat course running for volunteers from Welsh Clubs, subsidised by RYA Cymru Wales .

We had some perfect weather for it, and Nigel, Kevin, Brian, Andrew, Jason and Steven had a great time learning new skills and techniques for rescuing a range of sailing dinghies, windsurfers, paddlecraft and personnel. Congratulations guys!

We hold a wide range of courses throughout the year including powerboat, sailing and shorebased courses - www.cbwac.com/sailing/

Llangorse Sailing Club Tresaith Mariners Sailing Club Tata Steel Sailing Club

More congratulations are also in order for Chris, Greg, Zeth, Beks, Susan & Hayden who all passed their Powerboat Level ...
10/08/2026

More congratulations are also in order for Chris, Greg, Zeth, Beks, Susan & Hayden who all passed their Powerboat Level 2 this past weekend in near perfect conditions.

Remember that you too can have this much fun by booking on a course with us!

https://www.cbwac.com/sailing/courses/rya-powerboat-level-2/

Congratulations to John, Charles & Hatty on passing their RYA Powerboat Level 2 course last week. Have a safe time on th...
10/08/2026

Congratulations to John, Charles & Hatty on passing their RYA Powerboat Level 2 course last week. Have a safe time on the water!

We have these courses running regularly, and can also schedule extra courses, especially if groups such as this.

https://www.cbwac.com/sailing/courses/rya-powerboat-level-2/

RYA Safety Boat Course - 15/16 August 2026 - COURSE FULLhttps://www.cbwac.com/sailing/courses/safety-boat/This is the co...
02/08/2026

RYA Safety Boat Course - 15/16 August 2026 - COURSE FULL

https://www.cbwac.com/sailing/courses/safety-boat/

This is the course for you if you are looking to become a Senior Instructor and can be a great course for club safety boat crews, event volunteers etc.

There is a subsidy available for Welsh Sailing Club Volunteers - get in touch for more info! - [email protected]

Cardiff Bay Yacht Club .sc Llandegfedd Sailing Club Llangorse Sailing Club Mumbles Yacht Club Tata Steel Sailing Club

Another Powerboat course complete, and another two newly qualified RYA powerboat drivers safely navigating their way on ...
31/07/2026

Another Powerboat course complete, and another two newly qualified RYA powerboat drivers safely navigating their way on the water.

Congratulations Jodie & Lloyd.

Why not book a course and learn how to drive powerboat too? We hold courses regularly throughout the year.

https://www.cbwac.com/sailing/courses/rya-powerboat-level-2/

Learn to sail in Cardiff Bay! ⛵https://www.cbwac.com/sailing/courses/?primary=8&secondary=11We run youth sailing courses...
28/07/2026

Learn to sail in Cardiff Bay! ⛵

https://www.cbwac.com/sailing/courses/?primary=8&secondary=11

We run youth sailing courses (8-16 yrs) for both beginners and improvers every week of the summer holidays. So if you're looking for a great new activity, or looking to improve your existing skills, why not book on today?

07/07/2026

Are you a volunteer who drives powerboats to support activities on the water? Learn essential skills for rescue and race management with our SUBSIDISED 2-day RYA Safety Boat course at Cardiff Sailing Centre / Canolfan Hwylio Caerdydd - book asap to secure your place! 👉 http://rya.org/t2tT50Zl6qq

Learn to sail in Cardiff Bay! ⛵https://www.cbwac.com/sailing/courses/?primary=8&secondary=11We run youth sailing courses...
25/06/2026

Learn to sail in Cardiff Bay! ⛵

https://www.cbwac.com/sailing/courses/?primary=8&secondary=11

We run youth sailing courses (8-16 yrs) for both beginners and improvers every week of the summer holidays. So if you're looking for a great new activity, or looking to improve your existing skills, why not book on today?

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Environment Building, Locks Road, Cardiff Bay Barrage
Cardiff
CF641TQ

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