Water Sports in North Wales

Water, water everywhere.

We’ve got saltwater in our veins!

There’s a strong sailing culture all along the coast – you’ll find sailing clubs and slipways everywhere, at places like Conwy, Colwyn Bay, Llandudno and Penmaenmawr.

Sailing is also popular inland at Llyn Brenig on Mynydd Hiraethog.

Its friendly club – the highest in North Wales – benefits from excellent wind conditions perfect for learners as well as competitive sailing.

The nearby Alwen Reservoir is a waterskiing venue.

Our harbours and marinas are varied and characterful.

At Conwy, there’s a salty old quayside in the shadow of a medieval castle.

There are also two modern marinas – at Conwy itself (500 berths) and across the estuary at Deganwy (165 berths).

Kinmel Bay and Rhos-on-Sea also have attractive little harbours.

Our sailing heritage comes to the fore at the Conwy River Festival.

Held each summer, this ‘celebratory festival of all water-based activities’ is a week of serious competition and shore-based fun.

Windsurfers, kitesurfers and canoeists like the conditions at Llanfairfechan and Penmaenmawr.

Jet ski-ing is popular in Colwyn Bay too, and you can enjoy sea kayaking all along the coast.

Tuition in powerboating and sailing is also available at North Wales Power and Sail, Deganwy.

Or for a completely unique water sports experience, venture inland and head to the world’s first inland surf lagoon at Adventure Parc Snowdonia in Dolgarrog.

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Bay of Colwyn Sailing Club

Address

Sea Sports Association Clubhouse, Promenade, Rhos-on-Sea, Conwy, LL28 4UL

sailcolwyn@gmail.com

Rhos-on-Sea

Local Sailing Club, based at Rhos-on-Sea. Active growing cruising section. Cruising programme throughout summer.
Open Door Adventure Ltd

Address

Dolben Hall, Bont Newydd, Nr St Asaph, Conwy, LL17 0HN

Telephone
01745 585535

web@opendooradventure.co.uk

Nr St Asaph

An outdoor pursuits centre set in a stunning but accessible location and offers over 20 land and water based activities on site.
Conway Yacht Club

Address

43 Station Road, Deganwy, Conwy, LL31 9DF

Telephone
01492 583690

info@conwayyachtclub.com

Deganwy

Founded in 1911, Conway Yacht Club is one of the oldest in the area. Races are held regularly during the summer while the club also offers social facilities with snooker and pool tables, golf outings and more.
Llyn Brenig Sailing Club

Address

Alwen, Cerrigydrudion, Conwy, LL21 9TT

secretary@llynbrenigsc.org.uk

Cerrigydrudion

Llyn Brenig Sailing Club is the highest club in North Wales, at 1200ft above sea level on the Llyn Brenig reservoir.
Penmaenmawr Sailing Club

Address

Club House, Promenade, Penmaenmawr, Conwy, LL34 6NJ

Penmaenmawr

Fantastic sailing club facility with 18 club boats available to try sailing. Regular sailing on Saturday and Sunday from April.
North Wales Cruising Club

Address

Conwy

Telephone
01492 593481

info@nwcc.com

The club is one of the largest sailing clubs in North Wales.
Llandudno Sailing Club

Address

Irving Road, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 1BB

info@llandudno-sailing.com

Llandudno

Llandudno Sailing Club is a members' club offering expert and safe sailing on Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.
Colwyn Jetski Club

Address

Eirias Slipway, Porth Eirias, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 8HH

secretary@cjsc.co.uk

Colwyn Bay

Formed in 1996 to promote safe personal watercraft riding CJSC is an RYA recognised PWC teaching establishment.