FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Find quick answers to the things members and visitors ask most often — from events and bookings to facilities and club life. If you’re looking for clarity, guidance or just a bit more detail, this is the best place to start.

If you can't find the answer you're looking for, please email secretary@penarthyachtclub.co.uk. We'll be happy to answer your question or put you in touch with the right person.

Above all, PYC is a volunteer-led club and there are lots of ways to be part of it. Come down for a coffee, try something new, join a social event, get active, volunteer or simply enjoy the clubhouse and the view.

However you choose to enjoy your membership, we hope you'll feel at home at PYC.

  • We'd love to hear from you. Whether you have a question, suggestion or an idea for the club, please email secretary@penarthyachtclub.co.uk, and we'll make sure it reaches the right person.

  • Your welcome email will include the front door access code. If you can't find your welcome email or have any problems accessing the club, please contact the Secretary and we'll be happy to help.

  • The clubhouse is open to members from 9.00am until the bar shuts. Bar closing hours vary throughout the week, so please check the latest times on the website.

    During the day, the bar isn’t open but the Clubhouse is still available to you.

  • Absolutely! One of the great benefits of membership is being able to enjoy the clubhouse during the day. Whether you'd like to relax with a coffee, take in the fantastic views, catch up with a friend, work on your laptop, have an informal meeting or simply spend some quiet time by the sea, you're very welcome to make use of the clubhouse. There's good Wi-Fi throughout the club, drinking water is available, and members can currently make themselves self-service tea or coffee for £2.

  • Yes. Members are welcome to use the changing facilities before or after a sea swim or other independent waterside activities.

  • The men's changing room is accessed from the Main Deck and is normally open. The women's changing room is on the ground floor, just past the lift as you come in through the front door. The access code is included in your welcome email.

  • Absolutely! Families are very welcome at PYC. We simply ask parents, grandparents and carers to keep an eye on children and be considerate of other members so that everyone can enjoy the club. We're also exploring ways of making the clubhouse even more family friendly, including the possibility of creating an area with board games and activities for children. This wouldn't be the only place children are welcome - just an additional space to help families relax and enjoy the club.

  • Little Skippers is our volunteer-run parent and toddler group, held at the club every Friday from 9.30am to 11.00am. It's free for PYC members and £3 for non-members. Please get in touch if you’d like to know more, or to volunteer! 

    (email Lucy@wellspringconsulting.co.uk with heading “I’d like to know more about Little Skippers”)

  • Dogs are not allowed in the Main Deck. However, they are always welcome on the balcony, in the Quarterdeck and in the Snooker room. We also appreciate that humans need to buy drinks, so you can take your dog with you to the Cabin to do this! 

    Assistance dogs are allowed everywhere.

  • Morning training currently takes place on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8.00am. The Morning Training WhatsApp group is part of the PYC WhatsApp Community. Simply join the group and introduce yourself. Members will be happy to explain how the sessions work and help you get involved.

  • ARTH sessions currently take place on Monday at 6.00pm and Saturday at 8.15am. Meet outside the club.

    Click here for guidance on how to sign up: https://www.penarthyachtclub.co.uk/arth Click here to find out more about ARTH: https://arthstrength.fit/

    If you're having difficulty signing up, Lucy is happy to help.

    (email Lucy@wellspringconsulting.co.uk with heading “I’d like help with signing up to ARTH classes”)

  • Yes. We also run occasional member-led wellbeing activities, including Yin-inspired stretching sessions. Dates vary, so the easiest way to find out what's coming up is to join the PYC WhatsApp Community and then join the relevant group.

  • During the summer months we run Discover Sailing sessions for people who'd like to give sailing a try. Beginners can experience the joys of sailing alongside an experienced sailor, with sessions designed to build confidence and introduce you to boat handling in a friendly and supportive environment. Dates vary depending on weather, tides and interest and are usually set a few weeks in advance. We currently sail in Quests and Fevas.

    Click here to sign up: https://cgjdiyy2l7g.typeform.com/to/RwBEBe1a

    If you have a question about sailing, please contact the Sailing Captain

    Email:  sailing@penarthyachtclub.co.uk with title “I’ve got a question about sailing”

  • If you'd like to take your sailing further, we're looking at offering our PYC Cadet Scheme. This starts with a Discover Sailing session, giving you the opportunity to try the sport. Those who want to continue can become club members and join the Cadet Scheme, with discounted sail training in Cardiff Bay towards RYA Levels 1 and 2. Once a Cadet achieves RYA Level 1, they can join supervised sailing events. On completion of RYA Level 2, they can progress to standard club sailing events and the racing fleet. The proposed package includes discounted RYA Level 1 and 2 training, PYC membership and use of club facilities and boats.

    Click here to find out more:

    Email With heading “I’m interested in the PYC Cadet Scheme ” 

    sailing@penarthyachtclub.co.uk 

  • New rowers are very welcome. You can simply come along to one of our regular sessions: Tuesday at 6.00pm, Wednesday at 6.00pm (weight training), Thursday at 6.00pm or Sunday at 10.00am. If you'd like to ask a question or have a chat before coming along, please contact Ella, our Rowing Captain, on 07818 040424.

  • Booking information is shared through the PYC WhatsApp Community, our regular What's On emails and the Events section of the website. Members are warmly welcome to bring friends and family to Sunday lunch.

  • Members are welcome to bring guests to many club activities and social events. Some events may have their own booking arrangements, so please check the information provided for the occasion.

  • Yes. There are lots of options, whether you're planning a meeting, party, celebration or another event.

    Please email secretary@penarthyachtclub.co.uk  to find out more about the spaces available, availability and current charges.

  • You can still access the club, but you'll need your membership card to receive member prices at the bar. Without it, you'll normally need to pay the full non-member price.

  • Yes. There's good Wi-Fi throughout the clubhouse.

  • There's always more happening than we can include on one page. The easiest ways to keep up with club life are:

    ·       PYC WhatsApp Community - for activity groups and day-to-day updates;

    ·       What's On emails - for forthcoming events and news;

    ·       PYC website - for club information and bookings; and

    ·       Club noticeboards - for information when you're in the clubhouse.