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ClubCoastalY Felinheli, GwyneddMenai Strait

Port Dinorwic Sailing Club

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Port Dinorwic Sailing Club is a Menai Strait dinghy club at Y Felinheli with open sailing, racing, training and youth pathway activity.

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Can a beginner start here?

Dinghy sailing, Dinghy racing, Open sailing, Training, Youth sailing, RYA Pathway Club, Club racing

Beginner
The club says it welcomes sailors of all abilities, including people new to sailing. The 2026 training programme lists Adult RYA Stage 1 and 2 with skills required as none and describes Level 1 as for complete beginners.
Training
The 2026 training programme lists Adult RYA Stage 1 and 2, Junior RYA Stage 1 and 2, RYA Pathway Coaching, PD Pirates, informal coaching, and assistant instructor training.
Taster
The Join Us page says guests are allowed to sail at the club up to 3 times before needing to become a member. Open Sailing also says members are encouraged to bring friends as guests to introduce them to the club and sailing.

Activity tags

Club racing· ActivityDinghy racing· ActivityDinghy sailing· ActivityOpen sailing· ActivityRYA Pathway Club· TrainingTraining· TrainingYouth sailing· Audience

Suitability

Juniors, families, and accessibility

Juniors
The club says it particularly welcomes families and has a thriving youth section. The Junior & Youth Sailing page describes an inclusive, safe, and fun sailing experience, PD Pirates sessions, and junior training.
Access
The Our Club page says the clubhouse has changing rooms including disabled facilities.

Costs

Costs, membership, and boats

Prices

2026 membership fees are published: Full individual GBP 92, Family GBP 171, Student under 21 GBP 40, Youth under 18 GBP 40, and Social GBP 40. Training programme prices include Adult RYA Stage 1 and 2 at GBP 140 members only and Junior RYA Stage 1 and 2 at GBP 100 members only. Boat hire prices are also published.

Membership

Official site welcomes sailors of all abilities and the community council page confirms strong local membership and training for all ages.

Boat hire
The Boat Hire page says club-owned dinghies are available for hire when available on sailing days only, with half-day and full-day hire fees listed for several boats.

Facilities

Facilities and equipment

Racing programme· OtherYouth pathway activity· OtherClubhouse· ClubhouseTraining programme· OtherBeach Road launch· LaunchOpen sailing· Other

Location

Y Felinheli · 6 nearby clubs mapped

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Trust

Sources and data quality

Data status
Verified
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13 Jun 2026
Club verification
Not listed
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