2021 is going to be busy - the sailing events will include many Class Events, Four National Championships and one European Championship, in addition to Regional and National Training Camps

More information about these events on our 'Activity Calendar' or on the list of 2021 events here

The Facilities at Plas Heli are now open and the bar and cafe will be open from Thursday 12th November subject to the usual restrictions on track and trace distancing and face

In line with the latest initiatives to minimize the spread of Covid 19 we are determined to play our part to minimize the spread of this virus.

We have followed the guidance of our Governing Body, RYA and RYA Cymru Wales, for centres, sailing clubs and associations, boaters and sailors, and also the instruction of Welsh Government and all appropriate Health Authorities.

We  will provide updates on this web site and by our weekly updates but for now please keep safe.

Updated - 9th November 2020

You may have noticed a new porta-cabin located adjacent to the old club building - this is used by Betsi Cadwaladr National Health Trust Nursing staff for patient consultations in a secure, covid-free environment.

Plas Heli is pleased to be able to assist the NHS with this facility and also with the use of the training rooms at Plas Heli

Plas Heli, the café bar, compounds and pontoons are now open and available for our customers guests and visitors.

Access to our facility is however conditional on compliance with our 'Covid 19 Protocol'

In particular our visitors and customers are reminded to respect the rules on social distancing (it is 2m in Wales), regular hand cleaning and all visits to the facility must be recorded on our track and trace systems as follows:

• bar@plasheli.org for all visits to the bar and
• access.log@plasheli.org for all visits to any other part of the facility - compounds, main hall and training rooms, the quayside parking area and of course the Plas Heli pontoons.

This procedure is very important and is designed to protect the health of everyone who work/volunteer at the facility and of course you the visitors and guests.

For cancelled events - and Camping see latest information here                                               

Plas Heli, the café bar, compounds and pontoons are open and available for our customers, guests and visitors. 
Access to our facility is, however, conditional on compliance with our 'Covid 19 Protocol'

Summary of Conditions of Entry - Its the law!

> Wear a Mask
>Maintain a 2m Distance from others
> Sanitise your hands (regularly)
> Track and Trace (see below)
> Table Service
> 10 pm Curfew 

This procedure is very important and is designed to protect the health of everyone who work/volunteer at the facility and of course you the visitors and guests.

In particular our visitors and customers are reminded to respect the rules on social distancing (it is 2m in Wales), regular hand cleaning and all visits to the facility must be recorded on our track and trace systems as follows:

• bar@plasheli.org  for all visits to the bar and
• access.log@plasheli.org for all visits to any other part of the facility - compounds, main hall and training rooms, the quayside parking area and of course the Plas Heli pontoons.
• Please use the NHS QR Code in addition to our own QR code - more details here
• To contact us please send an e-mail see our 'contact us' page here

For cancelled events - and Camping see latest information here                                               

The Facilities at Plas Heli are closed in accordance with the Firebreak Lockdown Regulations issued by Welsh Government

23rd October to 9th November 2020

The Welsh Government restrictions to travel, hospitality and exercise are detailed here 

Despite being locked down, we will continue to listen to the guidance being  issued by our Governing Body RYA Cymru Wales, and we will share any news with you through this website.

Please keep safe

In line with the latest initiatives to minimize the spread of Covid 19 we are determined to play our part to minimize the spread of this virus.

We will be following the guidance of our Governing Body, RYA and RYA Cymru Wales, for sailing clubs and sailors and also the instruction of Welsh Government and all appropriate Health Authorities.

In light of the spread of the Covid-19 virus Plas Heli  would like to reassure our customers as to the steps we have taken to provide a safe environment.

We continue to maintain the highest possible standards of cleanliness, in line with the advice and guidelines from the Government.

In that context we will be:

• Providing Hand sanitizers, tissues, and other cleansers adjacent to the entrances, upstairs and downstairs.
• We will provide for dining tables to be 2m apart We will commence using the Main dining room for lunches and other functions which previously might have been in the bar.
• We are significantly increasing the cleaning regime in Plas Heli particularly on exposed surfaces.

We will continue to scenario plan as best we can – hoping for the best but considering the worst – and will endeavour to keep you fully informed as we navigate this serious challenge.

Plas Heli intends to remain operational, within the guidelines and best practise as advised by the Health Authorities in the first instance and the bar will operate normal hours

It is intended to have Plas Heli pleasant, safe, environment to dine and socialize withing the latest guidelines.

It is intended that sailing activities will be continued, generally as normal.

Please play your part in this by adhering to the advice given on hand washing and cleanliness.

Date 13th March 2020

In line with the latest initiatives to minimize the spread of Covid 19 we are determined to play our part to minimize the spread of this virus.

We have followed the guidance of our Governing Body, RYA and RYA Cymru Wales, for centres, sailing clubs and associations, boaters and sailors, and also the instruction of Welsh Government and all appropriate Health Authorities.

Plas Heli the Welsh National Sailing Academy is now closed BUT we are monitoring the e-mails remotely - please contact us by e-mail. Details on the 'Contact Us Page' here

6th July 2020 - Travelling Restrictions Lifted in Wales and Notice to Mariners allows boating

6th July 2020 - Task Force Team working on site preparations and landscaping  work - working with Catering Team on re-opening pathway

10th June 2020 - the Plas Heli Pontoons are open for customers - see conditions here

10th June 2020 - the Plas Heli Compound - now available for dinghy sailors - see conditions here

22nd May 2020 - The 'Back to Boating Task Force'  is established to set working practices which will get us back on the water, safely, responsibly, and considerately - more details here

We  will provide updates on this web site but for now please keep safe.

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