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17 - 28 August 2015

Croeso - WelcomePwllheli is the unofficial capital of the Llyn Peninsula, in

Northwest Wales.

Much of the Llyn Peninsula is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and Pwllheli is an ideal base to explore this area, as well as nearby Snowdonia, Anglesey and

the western coast of Wales.

Llyn Peninsula

Blue Flag BeachesPwllheli Marina is situated on the south side of the Llyn Peninsula. The water off the Llyn, which combine moderate

tidal and sea conditions with varied patterns of winds, offer spectacular scenery of the Snowdoniamountains and the rugged coastlines.

The Sailing Club

CHPSC is located in the Welsh National Sailing Academy complex. The Club is a modern building with catering facilities, changing rooms, showers, meeting and protest rooms. The  Club  is  part  of  the  RYA’s  UK  National  Sailing  Academy  Network The Club was selected as a London 2012 Pre-Games Training Camp

Race Area

Major Championships held in Pwllheli

•Worlds– Finn Masters, Cadets, Laser 2, Mirror, Splash, – 470 +420 Europeans

•Nationals– 420 , Cadets, Optimist(457boats in 2009), Topper,

Contender, RS Classes, Merlin Rocket, GP14, Formula 18,, Kestrel, Laser, Firefly, Hornet, Scorpion, Osprey, Flying 15, Laser.

– 2010 - 29er, 49er, Finn, Topper, RS400– 2011 - Optimist (472 boats 2011), Sprit 15, 420, Finn UK

Masters– 2012 - UK Youths, Finn Worlds Masters, Topper, Optimist,

Fire Fly• 420 Selectors every year• UK Youth Nationals (3yrs)

WindSouth westerly winds prevail thought most of the year, including the summer months. Long periods of settled weather can occur in August, bringing dry sunny conditions and light sea breeze.

The sailing waters are open to the prevailing winds from the SW, creating unbiased race areas.

Large waves or swell are rare in August, small chop or waves will form in onshore winds from SW to S

Tides•Tide is very weak with a peak tide of 0.3kn and an average of about 0.1kn•Direction shown are approximate only. The flood tide running East for the first half and North East for the second half. Ebb tide runs South West for the wholeperiod.

Getting thereBY PLANE To Manchester and then by train to Bangor where

pick ups can be arrangedBY FERRY From Rotterdam or Zeebrugge to Hull and then by

road on route shownFrom Dublin to Holyhead

BY ROAD From all mainland UK destinations

Accommodation

5km from CHPSC

Accommodation

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Haven 5-star on-site facilities include :-• Large heated indoor pool

complex with flumes and slides• All-weather multi-sports courts, • Indoor SportsDrome, • RopeWorks including; climbing

wall with abseiling, • Go karting, • adventure golf

B+BYou will find a welcome in all Bed and Breakfast, Hotel, Guest House in Pwllheli and surrounding area

Motor homes/ Caravans/ Trailer Tents

Hook up for 45 pre booked motor homes on site(through club)

CampingA few very close camp sites to the club can be found on the club website

ApartmentsLarge Luxurious sea front

accommodation overlooking the beach at Pwllheli's West

End. Stunning and unbelievable

views over Cardigan Bay. 5 minute walk to the Golf Club. Leisure centre with swimming pool, squash, gym, tennis etc.,

2 minute walkLess than a mile from the

local marina and ideal for keen sailors.

Accommodation

Tourist Informationwww.visitsnowdonia.info

Championship Website• Sailing Info• News • Venue Guide• Gallery• Logistics• Accomodation• Surroundings• History• Links• Questions• Contact us

Sailing Water

Safe Launching

Secure Compound

free parking limited number of Campervans on site

Very user friendly site

Experienced Race and Safety Teams

Beautiful backdrop

Culture

Very friendly StaffFull Time Events Manager

“From  a  sailing  point  of  view,  Pwllheli provides the best sailing water in Britain . Clean wind in the prevailing South Westerly makes it the perfect venue. The facilities speak for themselves. The club is incredibly supportive of top sailors always prepared to go the extra mile. The PSC has a friendly atmosphere and is undoubtedly the premier sailing club  in  the  country”  

Chris GowersGBR Olympic Sailing Team Head Coach

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