A split-screen image showing two different types of boats on water. The left side features a small sailboat with two sailors, one steering and one adjusting the sail. The right side depicts a rowing team in a long, narrow boat, rowing in unison with oars marked with red and white. The water appears calm, and the scene is set during daylight.

Penarth Yacht Club

Penarth Yacht Club is a thriving modern club situated on the East facing promenade in Penarth, about 5 miles South of the City of Cardiff on the Bristol Channel.

Establised in 1880, the club combines sailing and rowing with a lively social atmosphere with many events through the year.

Rowing takes place on the sea in coastal rowing boats and in Barry Dock in fine boats. Training takes place throughout the year and is currently producing some high class male and female competitors.

Sailing activity consists of dinghy racing in Enterprise, Laser, Mirror and Feva dinghies.

A busy programme of social events occurs throughout the year.

Several sailboats on the water with sails, some with visible numbers, under a cloudy sky.

Sailing

Ready to set sail for the first time, or return to the water? Get in touch - we’d love to welcome you aboard.

Learn more here
An aerial view of a rowing team in a white racing shell practicing on a calm water body, creating ripples and waves behind them.

Rowing

Rowing sessions run Tuesday, Wednesday (weights), Thursday at 6.00pm and Sunday at 10.00am. If you’d like to chat before joining in, just contact our Rowing Captain.

Contact the rowing captain
A decorated dining area with tables covered in white tablecloths, chairs around each table, and colorful triangular pennant banners hanging from the ceiling in red, white, and blue. Some tables have small vases with flowers.

What’s on

Take a look at our events page to see what’s coming up. Don’t forget to follow us on social media for all the latest updates.

What's On

Bar Opening Times


Monday
1630 – 2000

Tuesday
1630 – 2200

Wednesday
1630 – 2200

Thursday
1630 – 2230

Friday
1630 – 2300

Saturday
1230 – 2130 (except functions)

Sunday
1200 – 2130

The management and staff will use their discretion should there be a need to extend these hours.

  
Our History

Penarth Yacht Club was established in 1880 as the Penarth Boat Club but this name was changed to Penarth Yacht Club in 1895.

The earliest document giving a hint of the formation of a boat club at Penarth is a printed programme of ‘Amateur Aquatic Sports’ … want to know more?

Learn about the club history here