PLAS MENAI NATIONAL WATERSPORTS CENTRE
Quality Instruction…… Relaxed Atmosphere……Great Activities

Plas Menai NATIONAL WATERSPORTS CENTRE enjoys a magnificent location on the Menai Strait, overlooking Anglesey in North Wales. Not only are the waters of the Strait ideal for sailing, windsurfing, canoeing and powerboating, but Plas Menai also offers easy access to the open sea and superb coastal scenery; with its close proximity to Snowdonia National Park providing access to mountains, crags, rivers and lakes appealing to canoeists and mountaineers.

Owned and run by the Sports Council for Wales, Plas Menai is a purpose-built Centre with comfortable and well-equipped accommodation consisting of a main residential complex with single and twin-bedded rooms, half of which overlook the Strait to Anglesey; with all rooms boasting en-suite shower and WC and tea-making facilities. The centre also has on-site 'house' accommodation which is ideal for clubs, schools and groups.

Plas Menai aims to encourage people from all backgrounds and ages to visit the centre and experience the fun, adventure and excitement that watersports and outdoor activities can provide, in the hope that it will lead to a lifelong passion for an active lifestyle.

By drawing on the skill and expertise of its instructors, who are nationally-qualified, experienced practitioners, chosen for their eagerness to share with you their knowledge, skills and enthusiasm, Plas Menai is able to provide some of the best training in Europe for watersports and outdoor activities, as Sam Russell, Marketing Officer at Plas Menai explained in a recent interview: “Our staff hold some of the highest technical and coaching awards available and include; RYA Dinghy Coach Assessors, RYA Racing Coaches, RYA Powerboat Trainers, RYA Windsurfing Trainers, RYA Yachtmaster Examiners, BC Level 5 Sea and Inland Coaches, Mountain Instructors with SPA and ML, White Water Rescue Providers and First Aid Trainers.”

In addition, the Centre, which also works closely with many organisations, including National Governing Bodies, local groups and a variety of local and national companies, has a superb team of seasonal, casual and guest instructors and coaches all dedicated in their sports.

As you would expect from such a quality-conscious organisation, Plas Menai has always set the highest standards in safety and as well as operating within the guidelines laid down by the national governing bodies (RYA, BCU) and the Welsh Tourist Board.  Sam added: “The centre is licensed by the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority which is required by anyone providing adventure activities for young people under 18. Furthermore, those taking part in activities at Plas Menai can relax in the knowledge that we constantly monitor our safety procedures and risk assessments for all activities provided.”

For visitors to the Centre that still have some energy left at the end of the day's activities, there's plenty to see and do in the evening. With the historic walled town of Caernarfon and its majestic castle, Snowdonia and the unspoilt island of Anglesey all on the doorstep; together with a good selection of nightlife, including pubs and restaurants to be found in nearby Bangor and Caernarfon.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Plas menai national watersports Centre
Tel: 01248 670964 Email: info@plasmenai.co.uk
WEBSITE: www.plasmenai.co.uk