At Rydal Penrhos School a short synopsis Accredited by Royal Yachting Association
The Rydal Penrhos RYA Training Centre, Sailing and Water-sports provision is for all pupils who love being in, on and around the water, enabling them to participate and enjoy the freedom of sailing, windsurfing, body-boarding and kayaking in a safe and fun environment.
Whether a beginner, intermediate or at an advanced level we have something to offer every child and young person to make sure they get the most from their time with us on the water.
We are one of very few schools in the UK able to teach sailing and water-sports as part of the school curriculum for pupils from Year 3 to Year 8. We offer certification at RYA Level 1-4 and beyond; Sailing with Spinnakers, Performance Sailing, Seamanship Skills and powerboat courses up to Level 2. We also certificate windsurfing at RYA Level 1-2 and Kayaking through the British Canoeing star award system. We strive to be an environmentally sustainable department educating our pupils to safeguard the waters and habitats for the future.
The club also exists to develop regatta/event racing proficiency. We actively encourage pupils to join regional and national squad systems to extend their sailing beyond school should they so wish. Regular regional, national and international competitions allow pupils to challenge themselves.
The school is proud to have a number of pupils who train and sail in both Welsh and GBR National Squads for Tera, Opi, Topper, Feva, Laser and 29er.
We find that our provision actively encourages pupils to develop both on and off the water, pupils can expect to: increase their skill set; grow in independence; develop personal self-discipline; develop both physical and mental strength; build stamina and character. as well learning about working in a team and certain social skills.
The department is well-resourced with a fleet of dinghies appropriate for all abilities from beginner through recreational sailing and on into racing squad including Teras, Picos, Toppers, Fevas, RS500s and RS800. We have wind-surf boards with a variety of sail sizes from beginner to developer and kayaks for all abilities.
The school has its own boat park with a choice of slipways depending on conditions.
