Penarth Motor Boat and Sailing Club was formed in 1932. In 1999 Cardiff Bay Yacht Club was formed in the new premises and is now the Premier South Wales watersports club. Members enjoy a wide range of activities centered around the new Clubhouse which opened in 1998.

These activities include an active dinghy fleet comprising Lasers, Darts, and Flying Fifteens. An IRC/PY fleet regularly races inside the Bay and often joins the offshore racing fleet which races both 'around-the-cans' as well as passage races around the Bristol Channel.

The fishing section is a very active part of the club, with good fishing to be had all year around both in the Bay and in the Channel.

The Club offers its members a wide variety of facilities both nautical and social. The Club has extensive mooring rights on the River Ely and with a large pontoon system, there is usually a mooring available. A dinghy slipway and dinghy park are provided for members. The travel hoist is available for members to take larger boats in and out of the water.

The Clubhouse is situated at the waters edge of the Bay and has a fine view of Cardiff and Penarth Head.

Inside there are two bars, a hall with seating for up to 150 dinners with a stage and dance floor as well as committee rooms. The well appointed kitchen is always available for meals and snacks. The Sunday lunches are very popular! For the weary and dirty sailor there are excellent changing rooms and showers which should enable gentlemen to be clean and tidy and wearing at least sleeves and a collar if they wish the use the bar!

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