Sail the Rugged Coast, Coves & Harbours of North Wales
Join us for 10 days of unforgettable sailing along the north Wales coastline, exploring the culture and castles of this beautiful, uncongested sailing region against the backdrop of the majestic Snowdonia mountains. Enjoy some warm Welsh hospitality at four exciting coastal stop-offs along the way – Holyhead, Conwy, Caernarfon and Porth Dinllaen. If the North Wales coastline remains unexplored sailing territory or you would just like to venture further in the company of other likeminded sailors, this new format event is a must!
The Castle Cruise allows you to sail to your own timetable between stopovers, visiting anchorages, harbours and landmarks of your own choice whilst enjoying the company of other crews at our social evenings hosted at the castles, sailing clubs and anchorages along the way.
We will also be offering informal sail training workshops exploring, for example, downwind sailing techniques, sail trim & weather pattens around the world. In addition to this we will be offering discounted RYA shorebased short courses such as Sea Survival, VHF radio and First Aid at planned intervals and in this way we hope to help you you gain confidence, gain new skill and have an enjoyable and social cruise.
In our ‘Along the Way’ guide, you’ll find plenty of suggestions and useful information for sailing areas, places to visit ashore, restaurants and bars to help you make the most of your holiday.
Itinerary & Registration
- Boats meet at Holyhead for registration, folk music and meal at the club
- Cruise to Conwy where we have an ‘out of hours’ visit to the castle followed by meal out in the town. A chance for walks in the local hills or along the beach and to explore this beautiful historic town.
- Onwards to Menai Bridge for visits to the local restaurants and a Beaumaris castle visit.
- The Castle Cruise continues to Caernarfon to visit the old key slate port, now a marina. Access via bus and steam trains to the heart of Snowdonia. Another impressive castle as well as an option!
- Weather permitting we move to Porth Dinllaen for a an overnight anchorage and BBQ on the beach centralised around wonderful Ty Coch inn. Walks on the surround peninsula.
Itinerary & Registration
- Cruise south, past Bardsey Island to Abersoch and Pwllheli enjoying the hospitality of the two clubs in this area.
- Back to Holyhead for a final meal at the Oyster Catcher just outside Rhosneigr. Crews will be bussed to the venue.
Historically, boats have joined the cruise from Ireland, Scotland, the Isle of Man and south Wales.
Additional options include to join, at extra coast, RYA Sea Survival and VHF course at prescribed ports of call.
(Dates and itinerary to be confirmed).
Sign up and register your interest for the 2025 Castle Cruise here
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