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History of CBYC

Founded in 1932 as Penarth Motor Boat and Sailing Club, we became Cardiff Bay Yacht Club in 1999. Our club is located on the waterfront of Cardiff Bay.

It’s now one of Wales’ premier watersports clubs, offering an active Dinghy section for youth and adults, competitive Yachting and Sports-boat racing, a thriving Angling section, and a large Cruising section.

The Clubhouse, opened by H.R.H. Princess Anne in 1998, boasts two bars with stunning bay views. The Quarterdeck, with panoramic windows, hosts major social events and features a popular restaurant, while the cozy Quay Lounge offers a relaxed retreat.

The club also provides extensive mooring for 500 boats, slipways, a travel hoist for large vessels, and a vibrant social calendar. In 2004, CBYC was recognised as a British Youth Sailing Recognised Club for its excellence in training and activities.

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Council of Management

Vice Commodore

John (legs) Lewis

John (legs) Lewis Thomas John Lewis (Better known as 'Legs') is Entertainment Secretary and he arranges acts and events to encourage more members to support the club. Legs is CEO of a Mobility company working with Local Councils to help those less fortunate.

Committee Member

Alan Thorne

Alan Thorne My family and I have been members for 13 years, I am currently an active member in a variety of committees. (Fishing section/ social & regatta) I've grown into the overseeing and organising the social committee, and arranging events like, Micheal Buble, Children's Pamto, ABBA night and lot more. My wish is to represent the membership in an already established CoM, I'm keen to help in the growth of all aspects of the club, and bridge the gap between the different sections.

Committee Member

Stuart Preece

Stuart Preece I've been a member of CBYC for over 30 years, i've been a Com member for the past 3 years and prior to that another 2 years under the Commodorship of Johnathon Croft Davies.

Honorary Secretary

Roger Wallington

Roger Wallington Roger was one of the first appointed Energy Managers in the UK due to his working knowledge of manufacturing processes and environmental engineering systems. He later went on to manage a European Project in the early 1990s developing smart technology to control heating and appliances, a technology now maturing. He also managed the development of computer systems and programmes now used by the privatised electricity industry. On retirement in 1999 he became an Accredited Consultant for the Carbon Trust and assisted industry and commerce throughout the UK understand their energy usage, implement efficient systems and set up energy management operations. He joined the Club in 2010, sails a traditional Memory 19, based on an East Coast Oyster Dredger, and has pursued the development of the TARS and Gaffers sections. He is also the club’s Energy Manager.

Committee Member

Nick Hankins

Nick Hankins I've been a CBYC member for 24 years. I started sailing at an early age, racing yachts and dinghies on the Solent, competing at Nationals, Europeans and Worlds. Having spent a number of years involved in the club keelboat racing and more recently the dinghy section, i've been a Dinghy Com member for past 4 years and current Dinghy Chair. I have a professional career in aerospace at senior management level for a large multinational. Currently I'm self-employed running an aviation consultancy and marine limited businesses. I believe I have a good knowledge of the club and the correct business and social attributes to help all sections of the club to thrive.

Committee Member

Mike Steel

Mike Steel Mike has been a keen boat enthusiast for over 25 years from completely rebuilding a 21ft wooden sailboat (Debutante), a brief stint on the racing circuit and family charter holidays in the Med. In 2016 along with his wife bought a sailboat and joined the club. Mike can be found most weekends down the club either sailing or tinkering with his boat and will welcome hearing members views and opinions on how to continue making the club a successful and enjoyable place for boating.

Commodore

Huw Bumford

Huw Bumford I have been a member of CBYC since 2003. Served on the CoM as Membership Secretary, Acting Rear Commodore and Vice Commodore. Oversaw the refurbishment to the Quay Bar, organised the redecoration and upgrading of communal areas. Acted as Senior Flag officer on the last 2 Regattas and also acted in the Commodores role when he was on extended holidays during 2023. I have attended nearly all Monthly CoM meetings in the last 4 years and regularity attend weekly flag officers meetings. I have an excellent working relationship with the staff and have the time to commit to this challenging role. I would be proud to be elected to the position of Commodore

Committee Member

Mike Hatherall

Mike Hatherall Mike Hatherall, Lives in Newport, Rogerstone, with his wife Alison - has 3 adult children - Luke, Jodie and Leah- Mike works in Cyber Security for a large technology company - "I love my job - it keeps me thinking, - Cyber is fast paced and my day is never the same" Mike sails 'Dione' a 45ft Jeanneau and after owning a few boats and having dreamed about it for over 30 years is now planning on sailing - slowly around the world - stopping for as long as we can and at as many places as we can, time scale before they slip the lines and head off is between 4 and 5 years from now, and they hope to be exploring for about 15 years.

Membership Secretary

Andy Willmott

Andy Willmott I hope I can continue Claire's good work providing a welcoming face to current, new and prospective members. Over the last two years I have enjoyed my time at the club and have made use of the opportunities available to members through fishing, rowing, dinghy and cruising section of the club. I hope I will be able to work with members and staff to promote the opportunities available and help more members enjoy the benefits of their membership. I hope I will befriend many diverse members whose feedback I can use to help balance Com.

Training Centre Principal

Matt Sayer

Matt Sayer To build and continue the excellent work that has happened at the training centre within the last few years. To create a training centre for ALL CBYC members: -Adult and junior courses tailored to the boating needs of the members. -Junior race coaching that helps our young talent take the first and next steps into racing. -To work closely to deliver the above in co-ordination with all CBYC sections, including the new race coaching section. -Close financial management to deliver the above on a cost neutral bases.

Honorary Treasurer

James Dwyer

James Dwyer James grew up sailing on Sydney Harbour and first arrived in the UK in 1989. He moved to Cardiff in 2002. where he first joined CBYC sailing a 22ft Scanper called Essen and chartered a J80 for his final season in 2008 where he sailed in the J80 world championships in Kiel amongst other major events. James also set up Sailability Cardiff at this time which he subsequently assigned over to Cardiff Watersports. James returned to Australia in 2008. For the next ten years sailed Dragons (incl the 2012 world championships in Melbourne) and his sports boat Emma Peel which he brought over to Cardiff upon his return in 2018. He won he Shanghai Cup in 2019 and has also sailed with other members of the cruiser racing fleet including sailing the 2019 Fastnet with Tony Rayer on Ca Va. James initially trained as an accountant and worked for 14 years as a finance manager in Telecoms. He has also worked as a general manager in medical software in Australia and also owns businesses in social care (UK) and invoice finance (Australia).

Vice President

Idris Dibble

Idris Dibble I have enjoyed 58 years of membership at CBYC, and have been pleased to have been involved in many projects and committees over the years. My present interest is in being race officer for the Thursday afternoon race series (TARS) here to serve my club and its membership in any way I can.

Rear Commodore

Peter Askew

Peter Askew Peter first joined the club in 1970 competing in 505’s, Scorpion, Laser and Solo dinghies. For the last 12 years he has focused on racing and cruising ½ ton class yachts. Founder member of Coniston Sailing Club. Now retired after an international career in the jewellery industry he likes to bring his experience to help others.

Committee Member

Paul Akerman

Paul Akerman Paul Akerman was presented with lifetime membership for his hard work and dedication to the club over many years, a well-deserved honour. He is Angling Membership Secretary

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About Us

History of CBYC

Founded in 1932 as Penarth Motor Boat and Sailing Club, we became Cardiff Bay Yacht Club in 1999. Our club is located on the waterfront of Cardiff Bay.

Council of Management

John (legs) Lewis

Alan Thorne

Stuart Preece

Roger Wallington

Nick Hankins

Mike Steel

Huw Bumford

Mike Hatherall

Andy Willmott

Matt Sayer

James Dwyer

Idris Dibble

Peter Askew

Paul Akerman

How We Operate

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