Pathway
Clubs
Wales has 4 Welsh Sailing/ Hwylio Cymru Pathway Clubs, at least one in each region. The aims of the Pathway Clubs are to deliver regular local training for Junior and Youth sailors in the Pathway with high-level instruction and coaching.
Each Pathway Club has:
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Regular club racing for children and adults
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Regular training for Juniors and Youths
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Qualified RYA Race Coach Level 2 coaches
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A programme to develop new instructors and coaches
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Dinghies available to hire
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A commitment to hosting a Welsh Dragon Series event
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A Performance Pathway with support from start sailing to national level racing
Get in touch with your local Pathway Club to find out more
All of the Pathway Club training dates can be found on each Pathway Club's website, the Welsh Pathway Club whatsapp community and our calendar here
Port Dinorwic Sailing Club /Clwb Hwylio Y Felinheli
Port Dinorwic Sailing Club/ Clwb hwylio Y Felinheli have developed a coaching programme that follows on from their PD Pirates learn to sail and RYA Stage 1 & 2 courses. The programme has been designed for two groups:​
Group 1- Start Racing
Sailors should:
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Have completed RYA Stage 1 & 2 or have equivalent experience and be comfortable sailing around a course independently.
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be able to stay out on the water for two hour sessions.
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Have been sailing regularly at a club for at least one season.
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Be able to launch and recover their boat (with some support)
Group Focus:
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Fundamentals such as boat handling, sail trim, balance and decision-making on the water.
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Starting
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Mark roundings
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Rule
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Off the water- rigging & tuning
Classes: RS Tera (Sport/ Minisail) & Topper (4.2 & 5.3)
To find out more and sign up for Port Dinorwic's Pathway Club Training click HERE
Group 2- Experienced Racer
Sailors should:
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Be a competent club racer and/ or at an experience level equivalent to Welsh national Sailing Team.
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Be able to stay out on the water for two-three hour sessions.
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Be self sufficient and able to launch and recover their boat unaided.
Group Focus:
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Further develop racing skills
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Boat handling
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Strategy & tactics
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Boat set up
Classes: RS Tera (Pro), Topper (5.3), ILCA 4/6
Dates
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30th/31st October 2025
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15th/16th November 2025
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13th/14th December 2025
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3rd/4th January 2026
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14th/15th February 2026
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1st/2nd April 2026​
Llandegfedd Sailing Club
Llandegfedd Sailing Club run Pathway Training weekends for the Topper class. The training is aimed at sailors looking to progress on the race circuit within Wales and Nationally. Welsh nationals Sailing Team sailors are welcome and encouraged to join with the expectation that they will be getting time on the water and access to high end coaching.
Sailors should:
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Have completed their RYA Start Racing or equivalent and be comfortable sailing around a course independently.
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Be able to stay out on the water for 2 hour sessions.
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Have been sailing regularly at their club for at least 1 season.
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Be able to launch and recover their boat (with some support).
Dates:
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6th/7th September 2025
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18th/19th October 2025
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22nd/23rd November 2025
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14th/15th March 2026
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25th/26th April 2026
To sign up for Llandegfedd's Pathway Club training click HERE
Cardiff Bay Yacht Club
Cardiff Bay Yacht Club run regular multiclass Pathway Training that is designed for sailors who want to build their racing skills and confidence. Hosted over a weekend with top coaches, you have the option to dip in and out if you can't commit to the full weekend.
Sailors should:
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Have completed their RYA Start Racing or equivalent and be comfortable sailing around a course independently.
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Have been sailing regularly at a club for at least 1 season.
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Be able to launch and recover their boat (with some support).
Training focus:
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Improve fundamentals- boat handling, sail trim, balance, speed.
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Build confidence on the start line.
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Strategy, tactics and decision making.
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Fitness for sailing.
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Boat setup, rigging and tuning.
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Debriefs and video feedback.
To check out Cardiff Bay's dates and to sign up for their Pathway Club training click HERE