Sailing
and water sports in Pen Llyn / Lleyn Peninsula
The Llyn has
a long maritime history and the good news is you’re never
far away from the coastline. With its impressive ancient sea cliffs,
sheltered sandy bays, remote caves, calm or wild waters and smaller
offshore islands, visitors can enjoy pursuits such as surfing,
wind-surfing, kite surfing, scuba diving, water skiing, kayaking,
canoeing or sailing, as well as fishing and swimming.
Sailing enthusiasts
are spoilt for choice with Pwllheli Sailing Club and South Caernarvonshire
Yacht Club which both offer some of the most competitive National,
European and World Championships. Pwllheli Sailing Club is located
in the marina and has a large and active offshore racing section
as well as an active Sportsboat fleet. South Caernarvonshire in
Abersoch holds the Annual Abersoch Dinghy Week and Abersoch Mirror
Week as well as the Abersoch Keelboat Week and the Cardigan Bay
Regatta.
The Llyn offers
a number of Public Slipways with many requiring a launching fee
to be paid. All power boats including jet skis are required to
be registered with Gwynedd County Council before using authorised
slipways or access points.
DIVING
Many ships have met their end around the coast, especially with
the black spots of Hell’s Mouth and the Bardsey Sound being
some of the most dangerous sailing waters around Britain when
it’s stormy. There are diving schools which offer a wide
range of services including tuition, equipment hire and servicing,
together with boat charter.
RNLI
The Llyn has four RNLI stations – Porth Dinllaen, Pwllheli,
Criccieth and Abersoch. Funded entirely through voluntary donations,
please visit the stations to learn about the invaluable and often
life-saving service they provide.
WANT
TO GET ON THE WATER?
It’s impossible to list all the local providers of ways
to get on the water but here’s a selection;
Enlli
Charters/Safaris, Porth Meudwy, Pwllheli
Boat trips to Bardsey Island from Pwllheli and near Aberdaron,
plus sea safaris on a high speed RIB. Tel: 0845 811 3655
Shearwater
Coastal Cruises, Pwllheli
Morning, afternoon and evening cruises exploring the stunning
coastline and wildlife of the Llyn. Tel: 01758 740899
Offaxis,
Abersoch
Wakeboarding and surfing academy with a shop supplying your watersports
needs. Tel: 01758 713407
First
Wave Training School, Morfa Nefyn
Powerboat based training centre. Tel: 07880 550 393
Tanrallt
Hovercrafts, Abersoch
Enjoy the thrill of flying a hovercraft - a unique opportunity
to test your sense of adventure! Tel: 01758 713527
Judy
B Fishing and Pleasure Trips
Sea fishing and pleasure trips. 1.5 hour mackerel fishing trips
as well as 4, 8 and 10 hour trips. Tel: 0797 382 3738.
FISHING
The Llyn Peninsula offers year round superb angling opportunities
with Flounder, Bass, Black Bream, Dabs, Dogfish, Rays and Mackerel
to be found in abundance. Charter boats will take you offshore
to try your luck or visit one of the hundreds of inshore fishing
marks around the coast.
Top spots
include the Pwllheli harbour channel from the beach or the sea
wall on the Marina side, Abererch Beach, Black Rock and Dinas
Dinlle.
Remember to bring your wetsuit, sailing waterproofs, life-jacket
and sun cream. These can all be purchased around the Llyn if needed.
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