Watersports at Willen Lake
We have a range of Watersports available for the whole family at Willen Lake.
Hire Centre
Boat hire is a great way to get out onto the lake, with a range of equipment available for those who have little or no previous experience on the water. Our friendly swan and dragon pedalos are great for the family, and boats like our single kayaks give the freedom for people to explore the lake from a different perspective.
read moreActivity Weeks
Our Activity Weeks are aimed at children wanting to take their first steps into watersports and outdoor activities. We do a range of different sports and take up to 8 children aged 8 - 16years for the week!
read moreOpen Water Swimming
Willen Lake is a great training and practice venue for open water swimming. This activity is only allowed at the lake during our dedicated sessions as detailed below.
read morePaddlesports
Willen Lake’s sheltered waters are a great place to learn to control a kayak, canoe or paddleboard. Whether it's for the first time, or if you're looking to progress and develop your skills.
read morePowerboating
If you're looking to start or develop your powerboating skills, we offer training that follows the syllabus of the Royal Yachting Association, progressing from one level to the next.
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We offer sailing tuition, either by tasters or qualifications for progressing skills from one level to the next. Different boats are used at different stages of the learning process to introduce higher levels of challenges and rewards in line with the candidate's improving skills.
read moreWakeboarding
If you’re a wakeboarder, waterskier, kneeboarder, wakeskater, kitesurfer or surfer, be sure to check out The Wakeboarding Centre at Willen Lake. We have one of the UK’s largest cable wakeboard and waterski centres where you can ride all year round without the limitations of fuel, boats, wind or surf. Never tried it? Book onto one of our ‘Discover’ sessions for your first go on the cable.
read moreWillen Crusaders
Willen Crusaders is a multi-activity club for children aged 8-16 who want to try out something new! We run every Saturday 9am - 11am and aim to do something different each week.
read moreWindsurfing
Willen Lake is a great place to learn windsurfing, with calm winds and suitable flat water to give you a good introduction to this exciting activity.
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