Boat House and Watersports Activities

Boat House 

The boathouse, jetty and beach are accessed via paved paths either from the Village Centre or from the Lakeside Inn direction. There are benches along these routes and level space to view the lake.

The boathouse reception window is 105cm above ground level. A clipboard is available for signing documentation. The area around the boathouse and the jetty is paved with bricks.

The male, female and accessible changing rooms are accessed via the rear of the building - with shower, toilet and locker facilities.

Beach

The beach surface slopes and is made of sand. It is uneven in places.

Watersports Activities

Watersports welcomes guests with specific/individual requirements but require advanced notice.  Because the Watersports activities are physically demanding, not all activities will be suitable for all guests.  Each activity has strict safety requirements, which our staff have to follow.  Our staff will be happy to discuss individual requirements either by phone/email prior to your visit or on site during your stay.

A Center Parcs buoyancy aid must be worn and fitted to take part in activities. Helmets also must be worn for Kayak and paddleboard tuition.  We have a wide range of buoyancy aids to fit most sizes.

Maximum capacity of the crafts can NOT be exceeded regardless of age or size.

Sit on Top Kayak hire

Single kayak - Minimum age 8+

Double Kayak – Children minimum age 8+ on their own, 3+ if accompanied by an adult 18+

Access is via the beach causing some mobility difficulties although boats can be relocated to aid launching. The boats have no back rests for support. All boats have high stability and we have singles and doubles. Guest must be able to swim to participate.

Pedalos 

Access is via a jetty with a step or small ramp, boats can be relocated to aid launching.

There are 2 choices of pedalo: 4 person with a maximum weight allowance of 350kg and 5 person with a maximum weight allowance of 450kg.

Use of legs is required to propel the pedalo but suitable for most as a passenger.

All guests must wear a buoyancy aid on a pedalo. Recommended for persons who have restricted or limited swimming ability.  

Electric boats

Access is via a jetty with a step.

4 Seat Electric boat maximum weight allowance 350kg

6 Seat Electric boat Maximum weight allowance 500kg

Electric Boat must have Adult 18yrs+ driving at all times.

Maximum capacity is the amount of seats on the craft. 

Katakanus

Access via the beach but can be relocated to the jetty if beach causes access problems. There is no back support in these boats.  Various paddle lengths are available.  All guests must be able to swim to participate.  

Maximum weight allowance 450kg

Will require at least 2 able persons with free hands to paddle the craft. Will require an adult on the boat for any under 10’s taking part.

Max 6 persons.

Paddleboarding tuition

Access to the paddleboarding tuition is via the beach from the Boathouse. 

Minimum age 10+

Guest must be able to swim to participate, requiring a good level of water confidence.

Paddleboarding Tuition is an introductory taster session. A wide variety of boards are available

A good level of balance is an advantage.