- Plas Heli -
The Welsh National Sailing Academy and Events CentrePremier Sailing Event Centre In Wales
A Community Enterprise and a not for profit distribution company
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Motorhomes & Caravan Event Accommodation Site
Do you need a space for your motorhome during any of the events or training at Plas Heli?
We have a limited number of plots with electricity available at £25 per night for the event/training.
Next step: Fill out this form and we'll contact you soon for payment or to inform you that your application has been unsuccesful.
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Plas Heli Facilities
The Welsh National Sailing Academy and Event Centre has been funded by the European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh Government and Gwynedd Council and comprises:
- The Academy building (details below)
- Camping Areas with hook-ups
- Camping Area for Tents
- Pontoon Berths for all types of boats
- The events, training and visitor pontoons
- Large secure compound or space for outdoor events
- Easy access to the safe beach launching area
- The old Club building Letting/Teaching rooms
- Car parking areas
- The Outdoor Group equipment hub and dinghy storage compound
- Commercial Scale Washing Machine
The Centre is well equipped with marquees and all the kit required to run major international sailing championships which include our fleet of safety and mark laying RIBs, committee boats and all of the marks sufficient for multiple racecourses.
The award-winning building includes the following:
Ground Floor:
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- Reception
- Main Hall
- Training rooms (3)
- Changing rooms
- Kitchen
First Floor:
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- large balconies with spectacular views
- restaurant
- bar
- café
- Pwllheli Sailing Club
The first floor is accessed by stairs, lift and external stairs and grassy ramps which also act as seating areas for external events. 
There is a further large balcony on the second floor which is available for outdoor private functions.
Detailed plans of the rooms on each floor are also available here.
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Plas Heli Site Plan
The impressive Academy site has dedicated parking areas, secure events compounds with direct access to the building, pontoons and the safe beach launching area.
The balconies offer an elevated vantage point to watch the launching of dinghy classes and perfect for an outdoor barbeque.
| A - Road from the town - Arrive | B - Emergency exit from Cei Heli (quayside) | C - Access to Plas Heli Pontoons | D - Plas Heli Pontoons |
| E - Cei Heli and Plas Heli Crane (quayside) | F - Caban Heli (opld club building) | G - Hafan Marina Office | H - Bridge access to Marina |
| I - Hafan Marina Customer Parking | J - Road and path to Chandelties | K - Hafan Customer Overflow Parking and boat store | L - Main Entrance for Events |
| M - Motore homes and Caravans | N - Plas Heli Compound and Storage Hub | O1- Tents Area | O2 - Tents |
| P1 - Acadamy and CHPSC Parking and Main Fire Evacuation Muster Point | P2 - Event Parking | P3 - Public Beach Parking | Q - Customer Boat Storage |
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R - Dinghy / Boat Park Event Area |
S - Academy Building, The home of CHPSC and Bar and Restaurant. | T - Dunes and Beach | U - access to Public Parking and height restriction |
| V - Plas Heli Service Road and Emergency evacuation Route for Beach | W - Access to Beach | X - Beach Launching Area | |
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The PlasHeli Territory
Trailer Park Area for Large Events
During our largest events all road trailers will be stored at the end of the peninsula as shown above:
- Follow the orange route, from the entrance to our main compound next to the RNLI station.
- then - through the gate (you will need the key from the event office).
- and then park in the area shown by the red arrow.
Watch out for the dolphin!!
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Dinghy Compound
Plas Heli is committed to develop and promote the growth of dinghy sailing in Pwllheli.
The Dinghy Compound, which is located to the south of the Main Events Compound, is administered by CHPSC
Further details on how to register your dinghy and make the on-line payment is available here
Please Note:
You will be asked to certify that your vessel is seaworthy and carries third party insurance.
The payment year is from 1st January to 31st December - no discounts given for part of year
This compound is for beach craft, less than 18 feet in length and can be launched from a trolley on the beach.
All vessels must be registered with CHPSC and confirmation of payment of the annual fee.
A marker or sticker will be issued and we will provide a key or compound entry instructions.
A separate form must be used for each vessel. Vessels which are larger than 18 feet should be registered with Gwynedd Council.
Any unregistered vessels in the compound will be removed at the owners expense.
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Room and Equipment Hire Charges
Plas Heli has a number of Rooms that are available to hire with or withour equipment and services.
These are let by the hour but are subject to a minimum charge. All charges are inclusive of VAT.
Booking is on-line here and you can also add any equipment and catering requirements within the form.
Room 1 - The Richard Tudor Room
The Richard Tudor Room - Room 1
Room 1 is the closest to the Entrance Hallway at Plas Heli and is also known as the "Richard Tudor's Room". This is suitable for a Board Room type meeting.
The room is suitable for groups up to a maximum of 20 persons in a flexible layout.
£18 per hour subject to a minimum charge of £38.
Morning Only 9am to 12noon = £56
Afternoon Only 13.00hrs to 17.00hrs £76
All day 9am to 5pm = £120 and £18 per hour thereafter.
Read more about this room here with more photos of the various room configurations - here
Room 2
Room 2
This is the next room along from the Commmodores's room and is suitable for a class room style meeting.
The room opens out into the Main Hall and also benefits from a breakout door to the front of the building.
£16 per hour subject to a minimum charge of £34.
Morning Only 9am to 12noon = £50
Afternoon Only 13.00hrs to 17.00hrs £66
All day 9am to 5pm = £105 and £16 per hour thereafter
Room 3
Room 3
This is the last of the three rooms on the ground floor and is accessed from Room 2 or from the main compound or by a separate door to the front. Again this room is suitable for a classroom layout.
£14 per hour subject to a minimum charge of £30.
Morning Only 9am to 12noon = £44
Afternoon Only 13.00hrs to 17.00hrs £58
All day 9am to 5pm = £95 and £14 per hour thereafter
This room was refurmished in Decemnmber 2025
Main Hall
The Main Hall in the centre of the building offers a flexible space with a number of different uses.
Price on application .
Restaurant as a Conference Hall
For larger groups and again offers theater style layout for up to 60 people. Price on application with the caterers.
| £/hr | minimum | All day | Morning Only | Afternoon Only | |
| Plas Heli (Rooms in the Plas Heli main building) | |||||
| Room 1 | £18.00 | £38.00 | £120.00 | £56.00 | £76.00 |
| Room 2 | £16.00 | £34.00 | £105.00 | £50.00 | £66.00 |
| Room 3 | £14.00 | £30.00 | £95.00 | £44.00 | £58.00 |
| Caban Yr Heli (Rooms in the old Club Building) | |||||
| Caban Yr Heli - Club Room - Ground Floor | £60.00 | £70.00 | |||
| Caban Yr Heli - First Floor - Lecture Room | £40.00 | £50.00 | |||
| Caban Yr Heli - First Floor - Jury Room | £40.00 | £50.00 | |||
| Caban Yr Heli - First Floor - Interview Room | £40.00 | £50.00 | |||
| Morning Only is 3 hrs 9am to 12noon | |||||
| Afternoon is 4 hrs 1pm to 5pm | |||||
| All day 9am to 5pm thereafter at the hourly rate | |||||
| All rates quoted inclusive of VAT | |||||
Click here to see the different spaces available at Plas Heli.
To see the Room specification and details
Please complete the Room Hire Request Form here and we will get back to you to dicuss your event and booking.
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Book a Room or Space
Plas Heli has many flexible spaces available for hire for any event or function that you may be planning.
Our three Ground Floor rooms are ideal for meetings, lessons and group gatherings. These are described here.
We can also accommodate a conference, a big public event, a party or even a concert.
Catering at Plas Heli is provided by Sean Devlin Catering Ltd and more informatiuon about their service is available here.
Do you need somewhere to hold a meeting? Are you looking for the ideal wedding venue? Or that perfect place for a party, reunion or special occassion? Do you have a community group that requires a regular home for your activities? Whatever your event needs we have the perfect space for you.
Information on bespoke wedding and banqueting packages will be available here soon. In the meantime please contact us for any information.
Click here to see the different spaces available at Plas Heli.
Please complete the Room Hire Request Form here and we will get back to you to discuss your event and booking.
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Plas Heli Pontoons
The Plas Heli Pontoon Berths are located to the north of Hafan Marina and has its own access bridge from the new quay and to the west of Plas Heli main facility building.
Pwllheli harbour has easy access to Cardigan Bay and is an ideal base to explore our spectacular, scenic coastline of natural beauty and the numerous safe anchorages and harbours.
The pontoons also provide excellent facilities for visiting boats, training and events.
The Pontoons have been specifically designed for events and training, with a wide access bridge, boardwalks, flexible layout and open bays which are also ideal for Sailing, International Class Competitions, Boat Shows or Marine Exhibitions.
In addition, the Pontoons are available for visitor boats, and can accommodate large keelboat events, and visiting flotillas. Pwllheli Harbour has easy access to Cardigan Bay and is an ideal base to explore our scenic coastline of outstanding natural beauty, and the numerous safe anchorages and harbours.
The Pontoons, along with a versa-dock, can accommodate all event RIBs and committee boats. A floating slipway, and disabled access hoist makes the facility suitable for canoeing, kayaking, and rowing.
The berths are suitable for boats of any sizes from RIBs, PowerBoats, sportsboats to big keel boats.
There are four different berthing options available, as follows:
- Annual Berth Contract -12 months from 1st April (or from 1st January)
- Seasonal Berth Contract - 8 months – (March to October inclusive)
- Monthly Berth Contract – for the whole month in advance (Summer or Winter terms)
- Short-Stay Berth Contracts – calculated for every night stay
- Sport Boat - Trailer Sailor Contracts - see here
More information
The Plas Heli pontoons has been specifically designed for events and training with a wide access bridge and walkways, flexible layout and with it's open bays makes the facility ideal for a Boat Show and for large keel boat championships such as the annual IRC Welsh National Championship.
The pontoons are available for visitor boats and can accommodate visiting flotillas and cruise in company fleets.
Pwllheli harbour has easy access to Cardigan Bay and is an ideal base to explore our spectacular, scenic coastline of natural beauty and the numerous safe anchorages and harbours.
The pontoons together with a floating dock accommodate all event RIBs and committee boats. A floating slipway and step-down pontoon and disable access hoist makes the facility suitable for canoeing, kayaking and rowing
The latest Pontoon Berth Plan
This is the latest pontoon allocation plan and shows and the status of the applications and allocations.
If the plan does not appear first time - please refresh the page - it is there!
Application status on the plan will be updated as soon as possible.
Please note:
Pink = applications invited /awaited.
Amber = applications received and berth reserved subject to invoicing
Green= invoice issued and paid.
Please note: This layout has changed slightly with a reduction in the width of the Versadock
Please note: This layout has changed slightly with a reduction in the width of the Versadock
2025 Youth Nationals - Showing 2025 Pontoon Layout
See the Plas Heli Site Plan here
Apply for a Plas Heli berth by completing the on line form (link below)
Please read and note that all berthing agreements are subject to these 'Terms and Conditions', 'Fair and Acceptable Use Policy' and the 'Data Protection Policy'
These berths are limited in number and will be allocated on a first come basis.
Please help us maintain these rates by paying promptly in advance
Please note, in particular, that you must have a minimum third party insurance of £3,000,000.
We also point out the following
- The shore facilities in Plas Heli are only available during the usual opening hours.
- There are electric hook-up points on the Plas Heli pontoons and we have a with or without electricity charging rate or a new pay as you use system.
- The secure access gate is operated by entering a security number on the key pad entry system. Berth holders will be provided with the access code.
- All Plas Heli berth holders have free parking on Cei Yr Heli (the quayside) parking area and will be provided with the barrier access code.
- Customers can apply for a 'Boat Specific Code' which will open both the pontoon gate and the barrier (so only one code to remember).
- Please make sure the gate is locked at all times.
- All Plas Heli berth holders have free use of the Plas Heli showers and toilet facilities including the ‘Out of Hours’ toilets and shower facility at Plas Heli on payment of £10 deposit for the key. This facility is exclusive for Plas Heli Berth holders and Plas Heli motor home users.
- Berth holders should satisfy themselves that hey have taken all reasonable precautions against theft or damage.
- Neither Plas Heli, Clwb Hwylio Pwllheli Sailing Club, Cyngor Gwynedd Council, Hafan Marina nor their staff, subcontractors, volunteers or agents are responsible for berth holders vessels in any way whatsoever while berthed on Plas Heli pontoons or stored ashore.
- Environmental Code of Conduct – all berth holders must comply with the Hafan’s Environmental Code of Conduct (see Hafan handbook).
- The Hafan Slipway is for Commercial operators use only and not for individuals- for launching options please visit the Marina Office or one of tyhe boat yards Commercial operators.
Read the Terms and Conditions here
Complete the Application Form here
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Subcategories
The Building
Click on the image for a pdf version of the plan.
If you would like to book one of the spaces at Plas Heli for a private or corporate functions click here
Tides
Tides in Pwllheli - to assist with your Cruise or event.
Facilities at Plas Heli
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Plas Heli Cyf is a Community Enterprise, Not for Profit Distribution Company
Contact Information
Plas Heli Cyf. Glan y Don, Pwllheli, Gwynedd LL53 5YT
Catering and Bar: 01758 614 442
(only catering enquiries to this telephone number please)
Please note the office is not manned and your enquiries would be attended to more efficiently if you send an e-mail to the appropriate department - please use the appropriate link from the 'contact us' here
Company Registration No. 08082514. VAT No. GB 164061430