English (UK) Clwb Hwylio Pwllheli Sailing Club is absolutely delighted that Plas Heli Chairman and CHPSC Hon Secretary Stephen Tudor has been honoured by the RYA - winning an RYA regional award for his commitment and services to boating, and to the RYA at a regional level.
This award was presented by HRH The Princess Royal at an award ceremony and lunch in London on November the 11th
Stephen and Carys at the RYA awards
Gerwyn Owen - Hafan Pwllheli Commercial Manager and the CEO RYA Cymru Wales at the time of the nomination writes:
"Stephen has been a member of Clwb Hwylio Pwllheli Sailing Club since the age of eight and has served as Rear, Vice and Commodore as well as Honorary Secretary, maintaining and enhancing the membership base and providing effective communication. He is also Secretary of the Irish Sea Offshore Racing Association and a board member for RYA Cymru Wales. Over the last decade he has been the driving force for the development and running of the National Sailing Academy in Pwllheli, serving as Chairman and Company Secretary of the operating company Plas Heli. He has given hours of his time to manage the strategic and operational delivery of the centre and he led a small group of volunteers to host a hugely successful 2022 RYA Youth National Championships. Stephen’s connections across the boating sector have ensured that both the club and academy continue to provide sailing opportunities for local, national and international sailors. His passion and drive for the sport have been evident in his commitment to making Wales one of the best sailing venues in the world"
Further information on the RYA awards can be found here
