If you can sail you know the joy, if you can’t then why not learn. Low Wood Bay Watersports Centre offers both sailing instruction and a range of sailing boats for hire. We also can offer a skippered yacht charter via Wake on the Bay.
Visitors staying at any English Lakes Hotel are eligible for a discount of 10% OFF watersports activities & courses at The Watersports Centre (excluding Wake on the Bay activities).
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The Varianta 18. This is a sporty 18 foot daysailer built by well-known German boat builder Hanse. It has a large cockpit with all sheets and control lines within easy reach of the crew. It also has a small cabin for storage of kit (and adults or children if necessary!) She is licensed to carry 5 persons. With a swept rig and fully battoned sail she is exciting to sail in any breeze.
For bookings of 8 hours please call the team on either: 015394 39441.
In order to hire any of our keelboats you need to be able to sail to the standard of the RYA National Sailing Scheme Level 2..
Prices include buoyancy aids and fuel. Minimum age to hire the boat is 18 years old and you must be at least 16 years old to handle the boat under power.
The Laser Bahia is a fun and easy boat to sail. It is a 15 foot double-handed simple dinghy with an aluminium mast and boom. This boat is ideal as a trainer boat for beginner and intermediate sailors.
In order to hire the Laser Bahia you need to be able to sail to the standard of the RYA National Sailing Scheme Level 2 award.
Prices include buoyancy aids. Wetsuits can be hired for £5. Sailing area is limited to within sight of the Centre. Minimum age to hire the boat is 18 years old.
The Laser Pico is a fun small dinghy, ideal for single-handed sailing or for a parent and child.
In order to hire the Laser Pico you need to be able to sail to the standard of the RYA National Sailing Scheme Level 2 award.
Prices include buoyancy aids. Wetsuits can be hired for £5. Sailing area is limited to within sight of the Centre. Minimum age to hire the boat is 18 years old.
The Laser One is a classic Olympic-class single-handed racing boat, fast and challenging.
In order to hire the Laser Pico you need to be able to sail to the standard of the RYA National Sailing Scheme Level 2 award.
Prices include buoyancy aids. Wetsuits can be hired for £5. Sailing area is limited to within sight of the Centre. Minimum age to hire the boat is 18 years old.
The Watersports Centre at Low Wood Bay offers instruction in sailing at our dedicated watersports centre on the shores of lake Windermere.
Choose from either the Laser Bahia dinghy or the Varianta 18ft Keel boat to have your first taste of sailing. The instructor will take you sailing around the north end of lake Windermere and show you how to sail the boat and give you a chance to steer. Included, Sailing Dinghy, Wetsuit, Buoyancy aid and Instructor.
Duration: 2 hours
Price: £70 per person
Occupancy: Min': 2 people, Max': 3 people in Bahia Max': 4 people in Keelboat. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Take in the scenery whilst you sail around lake Windermere on the Varianta 18ft Keelboat with your instructor for half a day. This session will aid you in learning how to sail or honing your sailing skills. Depending on your preference you can sit back, relax and enjoy being driven around by your very own skipper. Or you can learn how to steer and sail with the instructor onboard. You are welcome to bring on board food and drinks to enjoy on the lake.
Duration: 4 hours
Price: £130 per person
Occupancy: Min' 2 people - Max' 4 people. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Learn how to sail on lake Windermere with our qualified instructor and receive your Level 1 qualification at the end of this 2 day course.
Duration: 2 day course (8 hrs each day)
Price: £250 per person
Course Numbers: Min' 2 people - Max' 6 people
This course can take place in the Keelboat, please note there is an additional charge of £100.
Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Practice the skills you learnt on the Level 1 course and learn how to rig, launch, sail and manage the dinghy without assistance. This qualification means that you are competent to hire a sailing dinghy on your own.
Duration: 2 day course (8 hrs each day)
Price: £250 per person
Course Numbers: Min' 2 people - Max' 6 people
This course can take place in the Keelboat, please note there is an additional charge of £100.
Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Pre-booking is advised, both watersports equipment hire & activities can be booked online or by phone.
015394 39441
Opening hours: 9am - 5pm (open until 7pm on bank holidays and school holidays.)
Whether you've booked an active Spa Day or paddleboarding, we're here to help throughout the year. Please get in touch if you have any questions before your session. See you out there!
015394 39441
Opening hours: 9am - 5pm (open until 7pm on bank holidays and school holidays.)
Our Windermere Watersports Centre opens seasonally as follows:
Before you arrive, please check our opening times and Terms and Conditions, plus parking information. Please be aware that all sessions are subject to availability and weather conditions.
If there is adverse weather on the day of your activity our centre team will call you first thing to let you know and offer alternative options.
You can find us at the northern end of Windermere, on the A591 between the towns of Windermere and Ambleside. We have ample car parking on site. The nearest railway station is at Windermere (4 miles) and the centre is served by a number of bus routes.
Sat Nav: LA23 1LP
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The Watersports Centre
Low Wood Bay
Ambleside Road
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 1LP
Whether you're visiting us for paddleboarding or yacht hire on Windermere, you're welcome to park on-site. Our facilities include:
Yes, day launching is available at our Windermere Watersports Centre. Here's what you need to know:
Yes, dogs are welcome on-site but must be on leads. At the owners' risk, dogs are allowed on:
Unfortunately, dogs are not permitted on:
We understand that sometimes, life gets in the way!
If you need to cancel your watersports on Windermere, please contact the centre directly, either by phone 015394 39441 or email at watersports.lowwood@englishlakes.co.uk. To receive a full refund for your activity, please get in touch at least 72 hours before your booking is due to start.
If you cancel within 72 hours of the activity starting, you will not receive a refund.
Yes, it is. As per our Terms & Conditions, you accept responsibility for the safety of yourself and your party. Under-18s must be accompanied and closely supervised by a parent or legal guardian at all times during the hire.
Please note that all our boats and operators are licensed and inspected by South Lakeland District Council as required under the Public Health Act 1907, Section 94.
Our General Conditions for watersports and boat hire on Windermere are as follows:
You are willing to comply with all safety regulations, instructions and notices.
Safety is paramount to all our activities. However, watersports adventure activities are hazardous by their nature and you accept that there are risks.
Buoyancy aids will be provided for each member of your party and must be properly worn during the activity.
The Company shall not be liable for any loss; this extends to loss or damage to personal property, vehicles and harm to persons on the premises or using the facility equipment.
You can find the full list of Terms & Conditions.
1. I am willing to comply with all safety regulations, instructions and notices.
2. Safety is paramount to all our activities, however watersports adventure activities are hazardous by their nature and I accept that there are risks.
3. Buoyancy aids will be provided for each member of the party and must be properly worn during the activity.
4. The Company shall not be liable for any loss; this extends to loss or damage to personal property, vehicles and harm to persons on the premises or using the facility equipment.
5. Bookings cannot be confirmed without full payment of the activity fee.
6. All payments must be made prior to arrival.
7. All activity prices include VAT at 20%.
8. Safety is paramount to all our activities, however watersports and adventure activities are hazardous by their nature and there are risks.
9. Customers must comply with all safety regulations and instructions given by the Centre and its staff.
10. All cancellations must be given directly to the centre either by phone or in writing at watersports.lowwood@englishlakes.co.uk more than 72 hours prior to their booking.
11. If you cancel up to 72 hours before the activity a full refund will be given for the activity. If you cancel within 72 hours of the activity no refund will be given.
12. Any bookings that are transferred are classed as cancelling and creating a new booking and fall within the cancellation policy.
13. The Centre reserves the right to cancel an activity at any time where it believes there to be unsuitable conditions or unmanageable risks.
14. Where an activity has to be cancelled we will offer clients a full refund of the activity fee paid or an alternative activity.
15. The Centre cannot accept any liability for any costs or expenses you may incur as a result of a cancellation.
16. Personal information collected by the Centre will be used only in the administration of your activity and will not be used for marketing or passed on to any third parties.
17. Photographs may be taken during our activities can be used in our marketing materials only with consent.
18. I understand that boat hire is unsupervised and I am responsible for the safety of myself and my party.
A parent or legal guardian over 18 years old must accompany under 18s at all times during the hire.
Those under the age of 18 years must be closely supervised by a responsible adult.
19. If I lose or damage the boat, any part of it or any other equipment supplied I shall pay the Centre the repair or replacement cost.
20. If I over-run the times which I have booked each additional hour or part thereof will be charged at £50.
21. Any incident or accident must be reported to the Centre immediately.
22. Equipment hired may not be used for any commercial purpose.
23. Boats/ equipment will be checked on return and if damaged charges will be made.
24. Boats must not be driven within 100 metres of the shore, within areas marked by
red buoys, or within 50 metres of any other craft.
25. Motor boats may only be driven by persons over the age of sixteen.
26. No swimming from the motor boat.
27. I am responsible for rigging, launching and recovering the boat.
28. Boats may only be used within the sailing area, which is defined as the area of the lake which is visible from Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa.
Our boats and operators are licensed and inspected by Westmorland and Furness Council as required under the Public Health Act 1907, Section 94.
The Watersports Centre is situated on lakeshore lawns. Take a look at our handy webcam for a sneak peek of the ever-changing views over Windermere and Langdale Fells.
Planning on going out on Lake Windermere? Check a range of statistics from the Watersports & Marina's weather station.
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