West Wales Windsurfing

West Wales Windsurfing and Sailing Centre :

Since its inception over 10 years ago, the centre has become synonymous with high standards of tuition for all levels of ability. Originally a top international surfer, centre director Peter Bounds is an R.Y.A. Windsurfing Trainer and level 5 instructor who has assisted in setting up the R.Y.A. training scheme in its current form. Still personally involved in many of the courses he also helps to train (and is a member of) the Welsh National Windsurfing Squad.

Dale has become well known as one of the classsic windsurfing venues due to a wide range of sailing conditions along a small stretch of coastline. Sheltered from the open Atlantic by a headland at the entrance to the Milford Haven Waterway the mile wide bay gives a large expanse of flat shallow water at low tide with no strong tidal currents, ideal for learning basic skills and building up confidence in sheltered safety. The area is statistically very windy. 70% of days peak at force 4 or above at St. Annes Head (2 miles from Dale) and the funneling effect of the Gann valley and local sea breezes often add 1 or 2 forces to the wind strength giving ideal planning conditions for harness, footstraps, speed, slalom and carve gybe techniques. Wave sailing venues are only 10 to 15 minutes away.

The Centre Offers :

Expert Tuition - for novices or experts, relaxed, informal but thorough
Full Range - of R.Y.A. courses from novice to level 5 instructor. We even train the Welsh National Squad here.
Small Groups - 1-6 max. ensures personal coaching.
Top Quality - equipment kept rigged for ease of use, full range of board and sail sizes.
Flat Water - for first timers and speed freaks, big waves for experts, we've got the lot!
Waterside Accommodation - the sea is ten yards from the front door at high tide and the pub is next door.
No Extra Travelling - the best sailing is straight out from the centre, lock the car and forget about it.
Bring Your Own Gear - and leave it rigged up in our store, (or use ours).
Other Activities - to mix or specialise in.

The Best Windsurfing In Britain!

West Wales Windsurfing Centre is truly the complete watersports centre with additional attractions in sailing, surfing and all round water sports fun! The centre is set in the beautiful Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, the picturesque sailing village of Dale is a unique place. There is always something happening on the water. It has the buzz of the 'place to be' yet at the same time, on shore is the perfect place to forget about the rest of the world and unwind. It holds the sunshine record for Wales and is one of the sunniest places in mainland Britain. The combination of the safe mile wide bay and the more complex range of wind and tidal conditions out in the main waterway have made Dale well known as one of Britain's best sailing venues.

Projecting out into the warmer waters of the Gulf Stream, the south west corner of Wales has some of the cleanest water and best sailing conditions to be found anywhere off the coast of Britain. Winters are milder here, usually frost free. Spring, early Summer and Autumn provide superb high wind sailing conditions. The coast between Dale and Broad Haven harbours wildlife reserves on land and marine reserves around the offshore islands. Home for seals, dolphins and thousands of seabirds.

Travelling To Dale -
By car - M4 through South Wales past Swansea then keep going along the dual carriageway to Haverfordwest, the Dale road is clearly signposted from here.
By Express Coach - National Express run daily to Haverfordwest and Milford Haven.
By Train - To Haverfordwest or Milford Haven, then by taxi (10 miles).

Further Details can be obtained from :
West Wales Windsurfing & Sailing
Dale
Nr. Haverfordwest
Pembrokeshire
SA62 3RB
Tel/Fax - 01646 636642

The Beautiful Village of Dale offers many watersport activities.

Thousand Island Expeditions:

For over twenty years, Britain’s foremost adventure boat specialist. Operating highly sophisticated, water-jet rigid-inflatable boats and conventional boats, we introduce you to an unprecedented combination of high adventure and sensitive appreciation of Pembrokeshire’s offshore wildlife and spectacular scenery. We have trips to suit everyone.

Trips Include :

1000 Islands 2 Hour Spectacular

Water-Jet Boats ‘The Favourite’

Thousand Islands Expeditions’ famous ‘2 hour spectacular’ can only be described as the ultimate, most exciting and fulfilling way to experience the myriad of natural wealth of Pembrokeshire’s premier RSPB wildlife reserve, ‘Ramsey Island’.

As we voyage around the island in our purpose-built 12 seat, shallow-draft all weather jet powered craft, you will have thrilling close encounters with the magnificent colonies of seals and seabirds, venture into the longest sea caves and under the highest sea cliffs in Wales. Contrast the infamous rapids, ‘The Bitches of Ramsey Sound’ with a privileged insight into the private world of seals and porpoises. For over twenty years, this unique voyage has been the holiday highlight for all adventurous-minded wildlife enthusiasts of all ages, no two trips are the same.

Bitches Adventure

Water-Jet Boats

A one hour, white water, jet boat special. Travelling over the strongest tides in Britain as our modern high performance all weather unsinkable rigid-inflatable craft hurtle over the notorious ‘Bitches of Ramsey Sound’ with rapids where only our 30mph jet boats dare venture.

Friendly assistance throughout by our experts. Life jackets and waterproofs are provided. Only for brave - subject to tides.

RSPB Ramsey Island

Ramsey Island is owned and protected by the RSPB who have granted Thousand Island Expeditions sole landing rights. We operate a special 40 seat passenger boat with expert skipper and crew/naturalist to ensure your experience is fully realised. Go ashore for the day or try a ‘Round and Land’ excursion, a combination of three hours on the reserve and then a one and a half hour cruise around the island; far and away the most comprehensive and fulfilling way to see everything.

For further information and booking office contact :

Thousand Island Expeditions
Cross Square
St. Davids
Pembrokeshire
SA62 6SL

Tel : (01437) 721686
Freephone - 0800 163621
Fax - 01437 720747
Phone bookings by credit cards are welcome.

Information leaflets of other boat trips & local watersports centres available on site.

Fishing :

Fishing in Pembrokeshire is a local trade, with much of the local economy based on the industry. Being based near to the coast, Redlands Caravan Park is ideally positioned for the keen fisherman or amateur alike. There are an incredible amount of different organised fishing trips from around the county, from deep sea fishing out of Tenby, to inshore pleasure fishing from almost any bay. Bring your own tackle, or leave it at home - it makes no difference - all trips include free rod and line supply.

The best way to fish Pembrokeshire is undoubtedly by talking to the fishermen - persuade them to take you out - and see how to fish the Pembrokeshire way!!

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