Whether you have your own boat and are looking for a new cruising destination, or want to experience sailing for the first time - a sail around Wales will reveal a beautiful and diverse coastline with many picturesque harbours and anchorages as well as top class marinas with excellent facilities, ideally located for exploring Wales.

Over a quarter of Wales is classified as areas of outstanding beauty or warrants national park status - encompassing award winning beaches, dramatic sea cliffs, sheltered inlets and intriguing islands. Wildlife is abundant with dolphins often swimming alongside vessels, as well as many sea birds, seals and marine life. It is remarkable area for cruising and a stunning backdrop for learning to sail.

The coastal waters of Wales can accommodate all levels of ability, from Cardiff Bay to the 22 miles of sheltered navigable water in Milford Haven, to the wide open spaces of Cardigan Bay and the challenging ‘Swellies’ in the Menai Straits, you can be sure to find the waters best suited to you.

If you are a beginner looking to learn to sail for the first time, or more experienced and looking to brush up your skills, or attain a RYA qualification, then Wales with its wide selection of RYA Sea Schools and Sailing Centres is the perfect place for you!  There are a wide variety of RYA courses to choose from, both for beginners, intermediates and experts, taking you to some of the finest cruising destinations in Wales and further afield. For beginners, many schools offer taster sessions so you can decide if the sport is for you before you enroll on a course or book a holiday.