Sailing has been an integral part of education at Rydal Penrhos for more than 60 years and a new partnership with Conwy Country Borough Council will see a much-upgraded facility at Porth Eirias.
Having recently secured a top inspection rating as an RYA (Royal Yachting Association) Training Centre, the school has now also agreed a long lease which will see the current changing area converted into a classroom, pupil and staff changing rooms with showers, kit storage and a drying room.
The school will use a combination of the existing slipway and the area towards the pier, allowing launching from two locations depending on sea conditions.
There will also be a sailing compound facility constructed for boat and equipment storage.
Petrina Blomeley, Sailing Principal of Rydal Penrhos, said: "In moving our sailing hub to Porth Eirias, we acquire an excellent base to enable us to develop further our water-sports centre for sailing, windsurfing and paddle sports.
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