About Us
Cardiff & Swansea Yacht Company
Our Boats
Our Base
Our Team
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About us

The original Cardiff Yacht Company was established in 2011 whilst Peter was still a police officer, and initially provided theory learning opportunities.

In 2014 the first boat an IMX 38, aptly named X Beat established a presence on the water in the Bristol Channel mainly based at Cardiff Marina – we worked with some experience marketing companies and introduced over 150 people to sailing.

In 2015 X Beat was replaced by X Beat II a Beneteau 40.7 purchased with help from two customers – A further 150 people had the benefit of an experience on the water.

2020 was a challenging year and lock-down taking 3 months without any income (or government support).

2021 & 2022 saw the fleet increased to some 5 boats but things change

2023 – X Beat II – Beneteau 40.7 and X Beat III – Ribtec 655

2024 – Managing events using Wild Thing

2025 – All RYA Sail Cruising & RYA Powerboat Courses

Our Base

X Beat II, and X Beat III are berthed at Penarth Marina, CF64 1TT adjacent to The Deck Restaurant.

Our Team

Peter Pope – Managing Director

Retired as a Detective Inspector with South Wales Police at the end of 2012. He holds a Commercially Endorsed Yachtmaster Offshore (Sail) & (Motor) Certificate and is an RYA Cruising Instructor (Sail), and RYA Advanced Powerboat Instructor. He is qualified to teach/assess RYA Navigation Theory courses to Yachtmaster Offshore, VHF, RADAR and Diesel Engine.

Charles Lyster – RYA Yachtmaster Instructor – Sail 

Charles is our Chief Instructor for sail cruising courses.

Robert Lawrence – Power Boat Instructor & Sail Cruising Instructor

Bob is a RYA Powerboat Instructor, Sail Cruising Instructor and SRC Instructor/Assessor.

Luke Evans – Advanced Power Boat Instructor

Luke ia an Advanced Powerboat Instructor.

Sian Hooper – Sail Yacht Skipper

Sian is a commercially endorsed Yachtmaster and brings extensive ocean sailing experience.

Contact Us

Cardiff Yachting Limited
4 Coed Y Broch,
Church Village,
Pontypridd
CF38 1BQ

Peter Pope, Managing Director

Email: info@cardiffyachting.co.uk

Mobile: 07383 666112

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