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Plas Heli Cyf – The Welsh National Sailing Academy and Event Centre, a volunteer not for profit distribution community enterprise company, with charitable aims and where all surpluses are reinvested back into the facility for everyone's benefit....
We continue with our venue improvement works for the benefit of all event attendees, for the training camps and for all clubs, groups, visitors and customers.
All activities at Plas Heli are featured in the Calendar.
Sailing Events:
The feedback from the events already hosted in 2026 has been fantastic!
See all our events listed here.
Over the last eighteen years (2007 – 2025) we have hosted 10 World Championships and over 105 UK National Championships, as well as staging many other class competitions and training camps.
Events in 2025
Events in 2025
2025 was again a very busy year, building on the successes of 2024.
We hosted a successful RYA UK Youth Championships in April with 226 sailors participating .
In May we again hosted the IRC Welsh National Championship, the Windsurf Eric Twiname, and the Topper NS4 Coastal Championship.
We hosted the Welsh National ILCA Championship in July, with a record 60 sailor.
In August we hosted the ILCA UK National Championships with a fleet of 212 and then Techno World Championship with approaching 300 sailors!
In September we were delighted to host the RYA CW Youth and Junior Championships.
The feedback from the 2025 events has been fantastic!
See all our events listed here.
Over the last eighteen years (2007 – 2025) we have hosted 10 World Championships and over 105 UK National Championships, as well as staging many other class competitions and training camps.
See the calendar on the Plas Heli website - Here.
Events in 2026 and looking at 2027
Events in 2026/2027
Events are now being booked in for 2026 and 2027. See the calendar on the Plas Heli website - Here.
Headlines Events 2026
May: RS Feva Nationals, and RS Terra Nationals - Two great fleets and fantastic events
July: Welsh ILCA Nationals - impressive 55 strng fleet - and more great feedback.
August: Cadet Class National Championship
September: IRC Welsh Natioonal Championship, and RYA CW Youth and Junior Champinships.
Headlines Events 2027
DZero Nationals
ITCA (Topper) Nationals and
ITCA Topper Worlds
Community Events and Activities:
Community engagement works continues and included our work with clubs and associations, assistance with facilities for a disability boat, fundraising events, classrooms for community groups, meetings, teaching and our work with children in-need. See more below.
Facility Improvements:
New CCTV
We have extended our CCTV coverage and the work continues and we now have the following:
- 19 cameras providing great internal coverage.
- 18 cameras in our outside areas providing extensive site-wide coverage.
This coverage is required for crime prevention and detection, everyone's security, welfare, and for insurance purposes.
We also have site-wide fast Wi-Fi.- Please ask for access codes.
Site Clearance.
Site Clearance
We have cleared another large area within the main compound with the removal of two unused J24's, one container and many other redundant items.
We are greatful for the assistance provided in undertaking these tasks and for the co-operation of training camps and main compound users.
We now aim to make further improvements to this new cleared area.
Winter Projects - Facility Improvements for 2026
We have an ambitious programme of works for the winter which incluse the following:
Balcony and Stairs: Extend the new balcony and install new stairs to the First Floor from the main compound.
Wash-down area and Beach Access: New area of concrete to complete the access from the beach into the compound to replace rough gravel area. This project has been completed in July 2026.
Beach Foot shower: Complete this project. This project has been completed in July 2026.
Cei Heli (quayside) access: New rising arm barrier to Y Cei (quayside) at the roundabout to facilitate access to our pontoons and quayside parking/camping..
Service and Maintenance Work:
Service all external (pontoons and camping hookups).
Painting internal areas.
Refurbish Flag Poles
New Committee Boat.
We have great feedback on our new Committee Boat, “Dylan ail Don” which is now on the Plas Heli pontoons.
This strengthens our fleet of committee boats, and supports our fleet of 12 safety and Mark Layer RIBs.
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Read about the Race Management Equipment here
Training Camps at Plas Heli
We continue to work closely with Class Associations, RYA, and RYA CW to provide facilities for training camps, storage, and activities, and we respect the strategic importance of the facilities for events, training and boating in Wales.
Community Engagement at Plas Heli
Community Engagement
Community engagement remains central to our mission at Plas Heli. Throughout 2026 we have continued to invest in our facilities, expand our offer, and support a wide range of activities that benefit local residents, organisations, and visitors.
- Meeting Rooms - Daily Community Use
Plas Heli now provides four refurbished meeting rooms, upgraded with new furniture and improved layouts to enhance comfort and accessibility. These rooms are in daily use by a wide variety of community groups and service providers, including:
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- Prifysgol Bangor – Welsh language learning for adults, using three of the four meeting rooms across two days each week throughout the academic year.
- Mother and Baby Group – meeting every Monday morning.
- NHS Vaccination Programme – delivering Covid vaccinations throughout June, July, and August, with further sessions planned for November and into 2027. This provides vital support for elderly and vulnerable members of the community.
- First Aid Training – recent example includes two full days of training for the Sheultra team.
- Regular Community Group Meetings – weekly sessions for local organisations and clubs.
Significant investment has been made to refurbish these rooms, ensuring a welcoming and professional environment for all users.
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Main Hall – Supporting Major Community and Charity Events
The Main Hall continues to be a versatile space used for large‑scale community activities and events, including:
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- Swim Safe – water safety sessions for primary school children over two days in June.
- Sheultra – registration hub using the Main Hall and meeting rooms, with secure compounds supporting the start and finish.
- Rali Llyn – use of rooms, hall, and compound for event operations.
- Tractor Run – hall, compound, and quayside used for the start of this popular community event.
- SeaFit Health Event – “Stronger at Sea” – providing health and wellbeing support for fishermen, using the Main Hall and compound.
- Caban Heli – Daily Community Access
Plas Heli is very pleased to facilitate the daily use of Caban Heli (the former Sailing Club building) by Derwen, a school supporting children and young people with additional learning needs. The facility provides a safe, welcoming, and accessible environment, offering dedicated space within the community where learners benefit from structured support and meaningful activities. This important community project was featured on the ‘Project Pum Mil’ programme on S4C, where the wider business community came together to support the conversion of the facility for this valuable purpose.
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Other Community Works
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RNLI
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Plas Heli plays a supportive and valued role for the Pwllheli RNLI, located immediately on our southern boundary. We provide free use of our facilities and parking areas for numerous charitable and fundraising events held at the lifeboat station. Plas Heli has also supplied furniture and other essential items to assist the RNLI in delivering successful local fundraising activities, reinforcing our commitment to supporting this vital lifesaving service within the community.
Pwllheli RNLI Chairman, Gerallt Williams, said “We are very proud and extremely fortunate to have Plas Heli, The Welsh National Sailing Academy and Events Centre as our neighbours. Their generous support and regular assistance given to our fundraising activities is truly invaluable and greatly appreciated”
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Beach Wheelchair
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Plas Heli is proud to provide a home for the Beach Wheelchair, which is made available for public use on the beach adjoining the Centre. The wheelchair was generously provided by the Wheely Pete Charity and championed locally by John Brynmor Hughes and Peter Read. A booking link is available for anyone wishing to use the chair. see this link for booking.
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Disability Boat
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Plas Heli is also delighted to support the Disability Boat, which is moored on the Plas Heli pontoons. This initiative enhances accessible water‑based opportunities for individuals with additional needs and strengthens our commitment to inclusive participation.
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Facilities to Support for Youth Sailing (CHIPAC)
Plas Heli provides a secure inner compound for CHIPAC, the youth sailing section of Pwllheli Sailing Club, together with dedicated space in the Hub building for the storage of dinghies and equipment. We also provide easy access from the compound to the beach launching area, supported by an accessible beach mat to assist safe and efficient launching. In addition, CHIPAC has the use of two Plas Heli RIBs for safety training every Friday throughout the sailing season, further enhancing the development of young sailors and supporting safe participation.
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Facilities and Support for the Rowing Club
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Pwllheli Sea Cadets
The Pwllheli Sea Cadets have benefited from the use of the Main Hall for meetings and training sessions, and have also had occasional access to the Plas Heli pontoons. This support strengthens youth development opportunities and encourages safe participation in maritime activities.
- Pwllheli Sailing Club.
Pwllheli Sailing Club sets its home at Plas Heli and benefits from the use of the Centre’s facilities. This includes access to meeting rooms, the Main Hall, compounds, pontoons, and supporting infrastructure, enabling the Club to deliver a wide range of sailing activities, major events such as the IRC Welsh Nationals, training sessions, and community‑focused activities throughout the year.
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Other Sailing Clubs
Plas Heli also provides facilities and operational support to other sailing clubs. South Caernarvonshire Yacht Club (SCYC) makes use of the quayside and crane for launching, storage, and recovery activities. We additionally support other clubs with access and facilities for their sea‑training programmes, helping to promote safe and inclusive participation across the wider sailing community.
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Catering at Plas Heli
Catering at the centre is with our franchisee operator Sean Devlin Ltd.
Volunteering
We are reliant on volunteers and are of course, grateful for all assistance provided by our stakeholder groups and clubs and in particular the Commodore and Flag Officers of Clwb Hwylio Pwllheli Sailing Club.
There is a lot more about Plas Heli in the updated Plas Heli - Prospectus
The Event : Title - North Pathway Club Training
Located in the Back Bar on the First Floor - every Thursday night from about 6pm.
IRC Welsh National Chamionships 2026 
Event Description: 2 Day Fishing competition and Prize Giving. 
Every Tuesday and Wednesday in all three training rooms during the Autumn, Spring and Summer Terms (apart from school holiday times).
