- Plas Heli -
The Welsh National Sailing Academy and Events CentrePremier Sailing Event Centre In Wales
A Community Enterprise and a not for profit distribution company
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Plas Heli Cyf – The Welsh National Sailing Academy and Event Centre, a volunteer not for profit distribution community enterprise company, with charitable aims and where all surpluses are reinvested back into the facility for everyone's benefit....
We continue with our venue improvement works for the benefit of all event attendees, for the training camps and for all clubs, groups, visitors and customers.
All activities at Plas Heli are featured in the Calendar.
Events in 2025
Events in 2025
2025 was again a very busy year, buildng on the successes of 2024.
We hosted a successful RYA UK Youth Championships in April with 226 sailors participating .
In May we again hosted the IRC Welsh National Championship, the Windsurf Eric Twiname, and the Topper NS4 Coastal Championship.
We hosted the Welsh National ILCA Championship in July, with a record 60 sailor.
In August we hosted the ILCA UK National Championships with a fleet of 212 and then Techno World Championship with approaching 300 sailors!
The RYA CW Youth and Junior Championships will again be in September.
The feedback from the 2025 events has been fantastic!
See all our events listed here.
See the calendar on the Plas Heli website - Here.
Events in 2026
Events in 2026/2027
Events are now being booked in for 2026 and 2027. See the calendar on the Plas Heli website - Here.
Headlines Events 2026
May: Fevan Nationals, Terra Nationals in May
July: Welsh ILCA Nationals
August: Cadet Class National Championship
September: IRC Welsh Natioonal Championship
Headlines Events 2027
DZero Nationals
ITCA (Topper) Nationals and
ITCA Topper Worlds
Camping Tariffs for 2026 and Early Booking Discount
The 2026 Plas Heli on-line camping booking form is now open - Camping at Plas Heli
New CCTV
We have extended our CCTV coverage and the work continues and we now have the following:
- 16 cameras providing great internal coverage.
- 21 cameras in our outside areas providing extensive site-wide coverage.
This coverage is required for crime prevention and detection, everyone's security, welfare, and for insurance purposes.
We also have site-wide fast Wi-Fi.- Please ask for access codes.
Site Clearance.
Site Clearance
We have cleared another large area within the main compound with the removal of two unused J24's, one container and many other redundant items.
We are greatful for the assistance provided in undertaking these tasks and for the co-operation of training camps and main compound users.
We now aim to make further improvements to this new cleared area.
Winter Projects - Facility Improvements for 2026
We have an ambitious programme of works for the winter which incluse the following:
Balcony and Stairs: Extend the new balcony and install new stairs to the First Floor from the main compound.
Wash-down area and Beach Access: New area of concrete to complete the access from the beach into the compound to replace rough gravel area.
Beach Foot shower: Complete this project
Cei Heli (quayside) access: New rising arm barrier to Y Cei (quayside) at the roundabout to facilitate access to our pontoons.
Service and Maintenance Work:
Service all external (pontoons and campinghookups).
Painting internal areas.
Refurbish Flag Poles
New Committee Boat.
We have great feedback on our new Committee Boat, “Dylan ail Don” which is now on the Plas Heli pontoons.
This strengthens our fleet of committee boats, and supports our fleet of 12 safety and Mark Layer RIBs.
see more about our race management equipment heresee more about our race management equipment here
Read about the Race Management Equipment here
Training Camps at Plas Heli
We continue to work closely with Class Associations, RYA, and RYA CW to provide facilities for training camps, storage, and activities, and we respect the strategic importance of the facilities for events, training and boating in Wales.
Our work in the Community
Community engagement works continues and included our work with clubs and associations, assistance with facilities for a disability boat, fundraising events, classrooms for community groups, meetings, teaching and our work with children in-need.
Catering at Plas Heli
Catering at the centre is with our franchisee operator Sean Devlin Ltd.
Volunteering
We are reliant on volunteers and are of course, grateful for all assistance provided by our stakeholder groups and clubs and in particular the Commodore and Flag Officers of Clwb Hwylio Pwllheli Sailing Club.
There is a lot more about Plas Heli in the updated Plas Heli - Prospectus
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Plas Heli Cyf – The Welsh National Sailing Academy and Event Centre, a volunteer not for profit distribution community enterprise company, with charitable aims and where all surpluses are reinvested back into the facility for everyone's benefit....
We continue with our venue improvement works for the benefit of all event attendees, for the training camps and for all clubs, groups, visitors and customers.
All activities at Plas Heli are featured in the Calendar.
Events in 2025
Events in 2025
2025 is again a busy year, buildng on the successes of 2024.
We hosted a successful RYA UK Youth Championships in April with 226 sailors participating .
In May we again hosted the IRC Welsh National Championship , the Windsurf Eric Twiname, and the Topper NS4 Coastal Championship.
We again hosted the Welsh National ILCA Championship in July, with a record at capacity of 60 sailor.
In August we will host the UKLA ILCA National Championships with an expected fleet of 220 and then Techno World Championship with approaching 300 sailors!
The RYA CW Youth and Junior Championships will again be in September.
See all our events listed here.
See the calendar on the Plas Heli website - Here.
Events in 2026
Events in 2026
Event are now being booked in for 2026. See the calendar on the Plas Heli website - Here.
New CCTV
We have extended our CCTV coverage and the work continues and we now have the following:
- 16 cameras providing great internal coverage.
- 21 cameras in our outside areas providing extensive site-wide coverage.
This coverage is required for crime prevention and detection, everyone's security, welfare, and for insurance purposes.
We also have site-wide fast Wi-Fi.- Please ask for access codes.
Site Clearance.
Site Clearance
We have cleared another large area within the main compound with the removal of two unused J24's, one container and many other redundant items.
We are greatful for the assistance provided in undertaking these tasks and for the co-operation of training camps and main compound users.
New Committee Boat.
We have great feedback on our new Committee Boat, “Dylan ail Don” which is now on the Plas Heli pontoons.
This strengthens our fleet of committee boats to three, and supports our fleet of 12 safety and Mark Layer RIBs.
see more about our race management equipment heresee more about our race management equipment here
Read about the Race Management Equipment here
Training Camps at Plas Heli
We continue to work closely with Class Associations, RYA, and RYA CW to provide facilities for training camps, storage, and activities, and we respect the strategic importance of the facilities for events, training and boating in Wales.
Our work in the Community
Community engagement works continues and included our work with clubs and associations, assistance with facilities for a disability boat, fundraising events, classrooms for community groups, meetings, teaching and our work with children in-need.
Catering at Plas Heli
Catering at the centre is with our franchisee operator Sean Devlin Ltd.
Volunteering
We are reliant on volunteers and are of course, grateful for all assistance provided by our stakeholder groups and clubs and in particular the Commodore and Flag Officers of Clwb Hwylio Pwllheli Sailing Club.
There is a lot more about Plas Heli in the updated Plas Heli - Prospectus
- Details
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.. Plas Heli Cyf – The Welsh National Sailing Academy and Event Centre, a volunteer not for profit distribution community enterprise company, with charitable aims and where all surpluses are reinvested back into the facility for everyone's benefit....
We are advancing with our venue preparation works in readinness for the busy 2025 season.
We have great news on these improvements below:
New Committee Boat.
New Committee Boat.
We are delighted with our new Committee Boat, “Dylan ail Don” which is now on the Plas Heli pontoons.
This strengthens our fleet of committee boats to three, and supports our fleet of 12 safety and Marl Layer RIBs.
Read more about our RIBS and Committee Boats.
New South Facing Balcony
New South Facing Balcony
The 'big stairs' and lower slope are being removed. A new balcony is being created on the First Floor with associated stairs from the new flat area on the ground floor, and then onwards to the second floor balcony, which becomes more usable after completing this project.
This project will be completed before the RYA UK Youth Championships in early April, when we expect to see more than 250 competitors and supporters on site.
Care must be taken in the compound, and on all balconies. Please observe the exclusion areas set out for these works. Your cooperation whilst the works are on-going would be greatly appreciated.
New CCTV
New CCTV
There will be additional CCTV to cover the new balcony and ground space created in the main compound.
This is in addition to the extensive coverage already installed.
This coverage is required for crime prevention and detection, everyone's security, welfare and for insurance purposes.
We also have site-wide fast Wi-Fi.- Please ask for access codes.
Site Clearance.
Site Clearance
We have cleared a large area within the main compound with the removal of one container and further works ongoing.
Again, we ask for your co-operation whilst we undertake this work.
Dinghy Wash-down Area.
Dinghy Wash-down Area.
This area has been upgraded again with a retaining wall with new taps and hook-ups for power washers.
This work also incorporates a beach shower.
New Toilet Block.
New Toilet Block
This has now arrived and connected to services. This will add to our event facility toilet options.
Read about all Shower and Toilet options at Plas Heli here
New Entrance to Plas Heli.
New Entrance to Plas Heli
The two new front doors have now been fitted. This has greatly enhanced the arrival experience at Plas Heli. This project included three new media screens so that we can share information.
Plas Heli Pontoons.
Plas Heli Pontoons.
Following the reconfiguring of the pontoons, berths have now been allocated for the 2025 season.
During the week commencing 24th February, Plas Heli have rented a commercial power washer, and this will be available for the week for berth-holders / crews to use to jet wash the areas around their boats and communal use areas. Your assistance in keeping our pontoons safe and clean is much appreciated. Please contact to arrange your time to use it.
Read more about the popular Plas Heli Pontoons and see the See the Plan here
Plas Heli Multi Purpose Main Hall.
The Main hall is great facility for our Sailing Events.
Plas Heli 10 years .
Plas Heli 10 years -
As we approach our 10th anniversary in May 2025, we will celebrate the growth in events and overall activity at Plas Heli.
Events in 2025
Events in 2025
We are now planning for 2025 with an exciting diary of events, starting with the RYA UK Youth Championships in April
In May we again host the IRC Welsh National Championship, Windsurf Eric Twiname, and the Topper NS4 Coastal Championship in May.
We will host the Welsh National ILCA Championship in July.
In August we will host the UKLA ILCA National Championships and the Techno World Championship.
The RYA CW Youth and Junior Championships will again be in September.
See all our events listed here.
See the calendar on the Plas Heli website - Here.
Events in 2026
Events in 2026
Event are now being booked in for 2026. See the calendar on the Plas Heli website - Here.
Training Camps at Plas Heli
We continue to work closely with RYA CW to provide facilities for training camps, storage, and activities, and we respect the strategic importance of the facilities for events, training and boating in Wales.
Our work in the Community
Community engagement works continues and included our work with clubs and associations, assistance with facilities for a disability boat, fundraising events, classrooms for community groups, meetings, teaching and our work with children in-need.
Catering at Plas Heli
Catering at the centre is with our franchisee operator Sean Devlin Ltd.
Volunteering
We are reliant on volunteers and are of course, grateful for all assistance provided by our stakeholder groups and clubs and in particular the Commodore and Flag Officers of Clwb Hwylio Pwllheli Sailing Club.
There is a lot more about Plas Heli in the updated Plas Heli - Prospectus
- Details
- Hits: 1733
Plas Heli has published the 2024 Pomtoon Berth fees - we have tried to keep these reasonable in light of current inflation levels.
The 2024 fees, and the application forms, are all available on this website here.
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Up Coming Events - Cafe Bar
Mae’r Caffi/bar ar agor am 12 tan 3pm ac yna o 5pm tan 9pm.
The Cafe/bar is open at 12 until 3pm and...
Mae’r Caffi/bar ar agor am 12 tan 6pm Cinio dydd Sul 12-3pm
The Cafe/bar is open at 12 until 6pm -...
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Plas Heli Cyf is a Community Enterprise, Not for Profit Distribution Company
Contact Information
Plas Heli Cyf. Glan y Don, Pwllheli, Gwynedd LL53 5YT
Catering and Bar: 01758 614 442
(only catering enquiries to this telephone number please)
Please note the office is not manned and your enquiries would be attended to more efficiently if you send an e-mail to the appropriate department - please use the appropriate link from the 'contact us' here
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