SOUTH WINDERMERE http://www.swsailing.org
Location: South Windermere Sailing Club is situated at Fell Foot in the National Trust Park, on the Bowness road half a mile north of Newby Bridge.
Water: Lake 10.5 miles long, width varying up to a mile wide. Pleasant sailing with “interesting” winds coming off the surrounding hills.
Surroundings: Quiet end of lake with beautiful views of mountains.
Facilities: Clubhouse with changing room and showers, DIY kitchen. Visitors welcome with advance notice.
Launching: Easy for dry sailing, but limited space on shore.
Racing: Keen racing Saturday and Sunday, March through to December. The racing is generally around buoyed courses but there are regular long distance races. Racing is well supported and there is ‘Open’ racing in early and late season.
