Cymraeg 
A very tricky day yesterday for day 1 of the event, with an easterly swell making it difficult for the committee boats and mark layers, however conditions improved through the day and all 7 classes comprising of 193 boats got some fine racing in, with the last class coming off the water at 19:30
Below is an article relating to the 420 class - published in Yachts and Yachting - article here
38 420s have assembled at Pwllheli for the 2022 RYA Youth Nationals. Racing starts today and concludes on Friday.
This is the concluding selection event for the UK 420 class summer teams for the Junior European Championships in Portugal and the World Championships in Hungary. The RYA will also select a male/mixed team and a female team aged under 19 to represent GBR at the World Sailing Youth Sailing Championships in The Hague in July.
If you want a form guide the best advice comes from the latest UK rolling rankings, published today, which count the last five UK 420 class meetings including the first two selection events.
It is very tight at the top, it is going to tricky week for everyone. Good luck and fair winds to all the sailors.
Some of the sailors are competing in their first Youth Nationals having recently joined the class whilst the oldest and most experienced are doing their 3rd.
For more info go to www.gbr420.uk
- Details
- Hits: 1332
Flag Officers Newsletter - April 2022
This weekend we welcome competitors coaches and family’s attending the 2022 RYA Youth Nationals, hosted by Plas Heli and Clwb Hwylio Pwllheli Sailing Club, and we must start by thanking all the volunteers for their hard work preparing the pontoons, quayside, compound and indoor areas of the centre ready for the event .
This has involved reconfiguring and fitting new pontoons, installing electrical and water supplies on the new quay side camper van parking area, consolidating and upgrading waste disposal and recycling facilities, fitting flag poles and temporary fencing , configuring and upgrading the committee boats and, a spring clean of our wonderful facilities.
With 283 entrants racing 194 boats, sailing on four race areas, it’s going to be a real spectacle, and we wish all the competitors the best of luck and hope all involved in this prestigious event, enjoy the fabulous sailing area and facilities we are so lucky to call home.
Further information can be found on the RYA Youyth Nationals event website here - or download the event smartphone "APP" at the App store (Apple) or Android App Store (Android) search for “RYA Youth Nationals”
We still have volunteer roles to help assist with this event, please contact us at
Our new Catering and Bar operators, Sean and Kellie Devlin, started operations last weekend, and are providing a great service in Plas Heli. During the event there will be the addition of outside caterers during some of the busy periods, and there should be something for everybody all week and through the Easter weekend. Keep an eye on the website for up to date opening hours, information and menus, and enjoy a drink in the bar with spectacular views over Tremadog Bay and beyond to Snowdonia.
AGM
We look forward to welcoming many of our members back to the club over the Easter period, and we have 2022 calendars ready for collection, and a reminder that the AGM is scheduled for 10 am on Saturday 16th April. Once again we thank the contributors and sponsors who have helped us publish this years edition.
Further information and agenda can be accessed here This is a great opportunity to chat to the Flag Officers and discuss the 2022 programme and plans for the club going forward
Boating and the Environment
RYA Cymru Wales will be hosting a free workshop for RYA Youth Nationals parents and supporters at 10:30 on Thursday. CHPSC members are also very welcome to attend this workshop.
The event being facilitated by Bangor University and Natural Resources Wales will feature tips of biosecurity and cleaning your boat; how to get involved in the national recreational boating survey and details on invasive species.
Free refreshments and bacon baps will be available from 10am in the cafe at Plas Heli.
To book a place check the contact details in the notice below
Hwyl – Good Sailing
CHPSC Flag Officers (Gerallt, Mark, Lyndsay, Stephen, and Philip)
- Details
- Hits: 1048
Tomorrow April 1st marks the first day of hospitality operations at Plas Heli by our new operators, Sean and Kellie Devlin - who will be offering a bar and cafe service during the lunch and dinner periods, and a bar service until late.
Sean is a talented chef, and with Kellie experienced managers of hospitality services, and we look forward to this exciting new chapter at Plas Heli.
The food menu is posted below and we look forward to seeing members in Plas Heli this weekend.
- Details
- Hits: 1142
Plas Heli is delighted to announce that it has secured the services of Sean Devlin as the Catering Franchisee at the Welsh National Sailing Academy and Event Centre.
Sean is a commercially focused, standards driven, innovative and creative executive chef and has spent the majority of his career in all facets of the hospitality world from running his own restaurants and public houses to large scale high-end catering operations producing up to 2500 meals per day. This is where he managed to combine his love of the dining experience, great service, fresh food and the customer journey. He is highly motivated and expect high standards from his team, whether that is through the development of new food concepts, sales and service opportunities or consistency in the operational standards.
Gerallt Williams, Commodore of Clwb Hwylio Pwllheli Sailing Club, said ‘Sean has demonstrated that his expertise and experience will enable him to cater for our members, guests and visitors to a quality and standard compatible with the superb facilities. We look forward to working closely with Sean and the Plas Heli team to develop menus for this season,’
Sean and Kellie Devlin will start on 1st April and will be on site for the prestigious RYA UK National Championships on 8th April. This is a massive event for Plas Heli, for the town, and for sailing in Wales.
Sean said ‘We are extremely excited for the next chapter and believe this will be a wonderful experience for us all to build a great future together'
Stephen Tudor MRICS
Chairman - Plas Heli Cyf
The Welsh National Sailing Academy and Event Centre
