Wales Area Training

Training in the Welsh region is completed in conjunction with RYA Cymru Wales and comprises of Open training and Wales Topper Sailing Team Training.

Open Training

Topper (and other single hander junior dinghy) open training and race coaching sessions are held the the North, South and West of Wales.  The training sessions are arranged between September and June and whilst training is run regionally to minimise travel, sailors are welcome to travel to any session. Although sessions are planned for full weekends, sailors are able to choose to attend one day or both should they have other commitments.

2025 open training dates

Date Region Venue
12-13th October 2024 South Cardiff Bay YC
19-20th October 2024 North Llyn Brenig SC
2-3rd November 2024 North Llyn Brenig SC
16-17th November 2024 West Fishguard Bay YC
8-9th March 2025 North Llyn Brenig SC
26-27th April 2025 South Llandegfedd SC 
10-11th May South Cardiff Bay YC 
7-8th June 2025 West Mumbles YC - TBC

 

 For further details please see RYA-CW Open Training

 

Wales Topper Sailing Team Training

The RYACW Wales Topper Sailing Team invites applications each August from sailors aged 15 and under.  Training is completed across 5 to 6 weekend between October and March with a combination of residential and non-residential camps with coaches provided by RYA Cmyru Wales.  Further details on the selection policy and application process are available on the RYACW website.

There are a number of Primary events with Sailors must attend to obtain a Welsh Ranking to be considered for selection to the RYACW Wales Topper Sailing Team:

  • Welsh Topper Championships - Llandegfedd Sailing Club (5-6 July 2025)
  • Welsh Regional Junior Championships - Dale (21-22 June 2025)
  • ITCA National Championships - Largs Sailing Club (3-8 August 2025)
  • Welsh Youth & Junior Championships - Plas Heli (13-14 September 2025)

 

 

 

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