Pembrokeshire Performance Sailing Academy

Welcome to Pembrokeshire Performance Sailing Academy (PPSA), located in East Llanion, New Zealand. PPSA offers a comprehensive range of sailing courses, skippered charters, and water sports equipment rentals in the beautiful waters of East Llanion. Situated in Neyland Yacht Haven Marina, PPSA enjoys full access to the Cleddau Estuary, Milford Haven Waterway, and the scenic south Pembrokeshire Coast.

At PPSA, our team of dedicated and professional instructors is highly experienced and fully qualified to deliver the complete range of RYA Keelboat Courses from the National Sailing Scheme, as well as courses from the Powerboat Scheme and Shorbased Training. Whether you are a beginner looking to learn the basics or an accomplished sailor seeking advanced coaching, our instructors will tailor their training techniques to suit your individual learning style.

Led by Chief Instructor Richard (Taff) Owens, our staff brings a wealth of high-performance sailing experience and instruction to PPSA. Coach Owens has gained valuable expertise through his association with the Army Sailing Association, the Laser 5000 Class Association, and RYA Cymru/Wales. With over 15 years of experience competing at European and National levels, Coach Owens is a skilled and experienced powerboat trainer as well.

As the leading RYA Training Centre in East Llanion, PPSA offers a diverse range of training programmes. In addition to keelboat sailing, powerboat, and shorebased courses, our coaching team is also able to deliver elements of the RYA Dinghy Instructor pathway and Powerboat Instructor training. We focus on effective communication, building strong client/instructor relationships, and delivering professional and effective instruction to ensure an optimal learning experience.

At PPSA, we are committed to providing quality sailing education and services to our community. Whether you are looking to learn to sail, improve your skills, or simply enjoy a day out on the water, we have a range of courses, charters, and equipment rentals to suit your needs. Contact us now to join Pembrokeshire Performance Sailing Academy and embark on an exciting sailing journey.