CLUB PROMOTES YOUTH SAILORS

Across the Menai Straits from Anglesey, over the Lafan Sands, Llanfairfechan is nestled between Bangor and Conwy at the foot of the mountains.

Established in 1960, Llanfairfechan Sailing Club has been an active club both socially and on the water, especially in the last three years when they have increased the number of women sailors through the Lafan Ladies project with a new Wayfarer and safety boat.

Chris Parry is the current Commodore. Born and bred in the village, he follows in the steps of his father, himself the Commodore in the early 1980s. Chris is an Assistant Headteacher in the nearby secondary school and appreciates the need to invest in the youth for the future of the club, which is why he created new positions of Junior Commodore and Vice Junior Commodore.

Nathan Williams and Will Beaumont were successful in their applications. Both have been sailing since they were young, and have a passion for the water. Together they took part in the club’s annual Round Puffin Island Race in 2022, beating many of the senior sailors.

Last month Nathan and Will launched themselves into their new roles organising a visit to Llandudno Lifeboat Station for the youth members of the club to raise awareness of the RNLI and water safety.