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About Pembrokeshire Cruising

Pembrokeshire Cruising was launched in 1994. This year we are celebrating our 30th year on the water delivering RYA Sail Training, Yacht Charter and Adventure Cruising and Mile Building. Our passion for teaching with patience and sense of humour is shared by our trusted team of RYA Instructors, ensuring a successful and enjoyable experience for all. Don’t just take our word for it! Have a look at what our customers have to say below.

We look forward to you joining us on the water this season.

Roland & Nikki Bowen

Read our Testimonials

RYA Sailing Courses Testimonials

Chris S.
Chris S.RYA Competent Crew 2022
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Steve was great. Very easy to get along with. He obviously has a great deal of knowledge and experience, and he was able to convey this in a supportive and enjoyable environment. He took time to get to know each person and their needs and tailored the course accordingly. Chris S. RYA Competent Crew 2022
Steve G.
Steve G.RYA Yachtmaster Preparation Week
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Excellent interpersonal skills and deep knowledge and sail experience. The session on RADAR was particularly useful as the assessment required a good working knowledge of this aspect. Thanks Charles. Steve G RYA Yachtmaster Preparation Week. 2022
Sarah B.
Sarah B.RYA Competent Crew
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Paul is an excellent Instructor, very knowledgeable, calm and patient and also very good company on board a yacht for 5 days. He effectively tailors his approach to suit the different needs of every person on the course. It was a pleasure to be taught by him.
Alan W.
Alan W.RYA Competent Crew 2022
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A fantastic week, thank you all for sorting it…. No complaints at all!
Tina N.
Tina N.RYA Day Skipper 2022
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Roland was a fabulous Instructor, explained everything so well, very calm, and extremely professional but with great humour. We all learnt so much and had a really wonderful 5 days sailing around the beautiful Pembrokeshire coastline. Thank you, Roland.
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Adventure Cruising Testimonials

Chris S.
Chris S.RYA Competent Crew 2022
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Steve was great. Very easy to get along with. He obviously has a great deal of knowledge and experience, and he was able to convey this in a supportive and enjoyable environment. He took time to get to know each person and their needs and tailored the course accordingly. Chris S. RYA Competent Crew 2022
Steve G.
Steve G.RYA Yachtmaster Preparation Week
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Excellent interpersonal skills and deep knowledge and sail experience. The session on RADAR was particularly useful as the assessment required a good working knowledge of this aspect. Thanks Charles. Steve G RYA Yachtmaster Preparation Week. 2022
Sarah B.
Sarah B.RYA Competent Crew
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Paul is an excellent Instructor, very knowledgeable, calm and patient and also very good company on board a yacht for 5 days. He effectively tailors his approach to suit the different needs of every person on the course. It was a pleasure to be taught by him.
Alan W.
Alan W.RYA Competent Crew 2022
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A fantastic week, thank you all for sorting it…. No complaints at all!
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Yacht Charter Testimonials

Chris S.
Chris S.RYA Competent Crew 2022
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Steve was great. Very easy to get along with. He obviously has a great deal of knowledge and experience, and he was able to convey this in a supportive and enjoyable environment. He took time to get to know each person and their needs and tailored the course accordingly. Chris S. RYA Competent Crew 2022
Steve G.
Steve G.RYA Yachtmaster Preparation Week
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Excellent interpersonal skills and deep knowledge and sail experience. The session on RADAR was particularly useful as the assessment required a good working knowledge of this aspect. Thanks Charles. Steve G RYA Yachtmaster Preparation Week. 2022
Sarah B.
Sarah B.RYA Competent Crew
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Paul is an excellent Instructor, very knowledgeable, calm and patient and also very good company on board a yacht for 5 days. He effectively tailors his approach to suit the different needs of every person on the course. It was a pleasure to be taught by him.
Alan W.
Alan W.RYA Competent Crew 2022
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A fantastic week, thank you all for sorting it…. No complaints at all!
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Meet the Trusted Team of RYA Instructors

Roland Bowen

Yachtmaster Examiner & Principal Instructor

Roland Bowen launched Pembrokeshire Cruising in 1994. His passion for sailing and teaching, patience and sense of humour is shared by his trusted team of RYA Instructors, ensuring a successful and enjoyable experience for all. As an RYA Yachtmaster Examiner and Yachtmaster Instructor in sail and power, Roland is Director and Principal Instructor of Pembrokeshire Cruising.


Roland’s favourite slice of cake is hunk of lemon drizzle

Stephen Hall

Yachtmaster Instructor

Stephen grew up in a seafaring family, he started sailing and building wooden boats at a young age with his father. His business life in the music industry was just a way to fund his sailing:- racing and cruising modern and traditional craft in the UK and abroad, including Atlantic crossings. The years and miles at sea have given him a deep understanding of what you need to know to safely play on boats. His teaching style is relaxed but thorough. Stephen is a Yachtmaster Ocean and after working full time at sea on a classic Gaff Cutter became a Yachtmaster Offshore Instructor. He now spends his time enjoying life, coaching sailing and cruising with his family.

Stephen’s favourite cake rich fruit cake! Or anything chocolatey!

Charles Lyster

Yachtmaster Instructor

Charles loves the great outdoors and is a true adventurer by heart. As well as modern cruising yachts he has skippered dipping lug cutters, tall ships, Thames barges, Dutch Tjalk barges, a gaff-rigged trawler as well as his own faerings and classic yachts, so his experience on the water is extensive. Charles delivers excellent tuition along with his great sense of fun and adventure.

Charles’s favourite cake is a classic wedge of Victoria sponge.

Nikki Bowen

Office Administrator

Nikki is a self-confessed pleasure sailor and enjoys the simplicity life offers on the water. Happy to crew and cook on board at any opportunity she is given to get out of the office. Nikki will be your first point of contact here at Pembrokeshire Cruising and will guide you through the booking process, joining instructions and arrival procedures. She is always happy to answer any questions or queries you may have, so do not hesitate to get in touch.

Nikki’s favourite chunk of cake is Simnel (moist and fruity with melted marzipan inside)