Lake District Sports - Lake District Windsurfing

WindSurfing The winds that make for challenging sailing in coastal areas are manna from heaven for windsurfers. A strong sou-wester will see boards out at St Bees, while Allonby Bay provides waves big enough for jumping and Roa Island near Barrow-in-Furness offers a mix of conditions depending on the tide, with flat water for speed sailing and enclosed areas for the less experienced.

The Lakes are ideal for that first taste of this rapidly evolving sport. The latest wide boards and lightweight rigs allow newcomers to master the basics in just a few hours. Whatever the wind, there’s instant fun to be had, with hosts of accessible launching places and plenty of RYA approved schools to get you started. The west coast and Morecambe Bay are also becoming popular places to practise the most radical of all wind-powered watersports: kitesurfing.

Operators

Derwent Water Marina, Water Park, Windermere Outdoor Adventure