Words from IOCA UK Chairman
It’s been too long . . .
We welcome you to Great Britain
We have beautiful sandy beaches situated in the stunning Snowdonia National Park and we can provide plentiful accommodation in a safe, rural environment. Pwllheli Sailing Club is within easy reach of several international airports and the facility is brand new with vast experience of hosting countless World Championships. 
We truly believe we can give you the
best Optimist Championships ever.
Let us inspire a world of sailors!
Croeso - Welcome
I would like to extend a warm invitation to you all to Pwllheli on behalf of the sailing club. We are delighted to be chosen to prepare a bid for the IODA Optimist 2015 World Championships.
The Welsh National Sailing Academy and Clwb Hwylio Pwllheli Sailing Club are an established events centre with a proud record of hosting World, European and UK National Championships. Situated close to beautiful scenery of Snowdonia on the Lleyn peninsula, our sailing waters are open to the prevailing winds with minimal tidal influences. It is a short sail from our sheltered launching beach to the race area which can be seen from the shore. Our club forms part of the Hafan Pwllheli marina complex, which provides secure boat and trailer compounds, chandlery shops, parking for motorhomes and all the facilities associated with a modern sailing club.
I know you will have a memorable World championship in Pwllheli – both on and off the water – and I look forward to greeting you all.
Bob Lowe
Rear Commodore
Events Committee Chairman.
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Why Wales - GBR ?
We’re part of the GBR, close to Liverpool and Manchester airport, England and Ireland.
We have 3 million people. 11 million sheep. We have 1200kms of coastline. 2 languages - English and Welsh. 5 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 3 National Parks. Go slow – hop on one of the Great Little Trains of Wales. Great local food and drink
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