Other watersports To enjoy on the Dyfi Estuary
Aberdyfi Rowing Club,
We operate from our base close to DYC and row 24’ long Celtic longboats, with four rowers (each with one oar) and a cox. We have three of these traditional Welsh boats with fixed seats and we use these for races around the coast of Wales.
As well as the longboats, we also row a smaller Teifi Skiff, with 2 rowers and a cox. This also has fixed seats but each rower has 2 oars. Lastly we also have French-designed sliding seat boats called Yoles that we use for international races as well as for fun. Each rower in these boats usually has two oars (called sculls, just to be confusing). We have one Yole for a single rower and two doubles.
Aberdyfi Rowing Club website here
SUP (Stand Up Paddle boarding) is becoming increasingly popular both worldwide and more locally. SUP provides an excellent alternative activity for low wind days and is also a great way to explore more of the Dyfi estuary at a slightly slower pace. Given the right conditions, the basics of this sport are easily mastered and it is therefore a popular choice for all the family. Many members have boards and we are responding to this by planning to create bespoke racking to allow easy access to the water.
If an absolute beginner to get started please visit our friends at www.letssup.co.uk for details of the sessions they offer and to ask for any advice needed. They also offer a discount to DYC member. Sessions are run from the clubhouse.
Open Water Swimming
With some basic tidal planning, swimming in the Dyfi estuary can become very accessible to outdoor swimmers. If you are a competent outdoor swimmer, but not comfortable with tidal planning feel free to seek advice from Mike, founder of Aberdovey Swim, on mike@weswimrun.org. To enter one of the Aberdovey Swim events please visit aberdoveyswim.co.uk. For details of a local swim group check out the facebook page Dysynni & Dyfi Dippers
Powerboating
Kitesurfing,
Windsurfing,
Kayaking
etc....