The Welsh Yachting Association (WYA) is the Governing Body for sailing, windsurfing and boating in Wales. It is the Royal Yachting Association Council for Wales. The WYA was established as a company limited by guarantee in 1994.
The WYA represents 115 clubs and associations and over 25000 participants in the sport in Wales. It is grant aided by the Sports Council for Wales and works closely with the National Watersports Centre at Plas Menai, where the Association’s office is based.
The WYA delivers its programmes through three Regional Committees in south, north and west Wales.
Our Vision:
- Promote sailing and ensure it is accessible to anyone interested in “having a go”
- Enable the best to reach for the top and encourage the rest to achieve more than they thought possible.
Our Values:
- Achieving through partnership
- Encouraging a socially inclusive attitude
- Promoting fair play and competition
- Securing personal development
- Respecting the marine environment
- Striving to achieve better sport outcomes
Our Desired Outcomes:
- Establishing a club development framework
- Sustaining volunteer capacity within the sport
- Establishing clear competitive pathways
- Refining training and coach education programmes
- Securing continuous improvement in competitive achievements
- Enhancing the elite performance support programme
