Craft Launch (Dinghies / Sailing Boats / Fishing Boats)

This ticket is for launching your own craft at the lake for the day and includes parking at the Dam Head at the South of the lake.

Please note:- This is not for equipment hire - we do not supply the boats.

Please choose which ticket you require, there are extra options to add electric motors and fishing tickets (you must have a valid rod license)

The Ticket is valid from 09:00 - 17:00 on the day of your choosing.

The Dam Car Park will shut (locked gate) at 17:30 so please allow adequate time to get back on dry land!

If you have any further questions please contact Ray on 07718808881 or [email protected]. Thank you!

User Agreement: Launch of users own craft

Water activities can be dangerous. To help keep everyone safe, happy and legal you are asked to familiarise yourself with the following rules and sign to say that you agree to them.

Surveillance and insurance:

· The ranger service does not provide surveillance of the lake, however, in case of an emergency contact the ranger team on the mobile number provided.

· All craft must have at least 3rd party insurance cover and be in a suitable condition for safe use. Failure to do so may render you personally liable.

Safety and clothing:

· Slipway launching is at your own risk.

· A correctly fitted buoyancy aid or lifejacket must be worn at all times. Non-swimmers must also be accompanied by a swimmer.

· Wet suits or dry suits are compulsory for all users, except keelboat sailors, from the 1st November to the 30th April.

· Keelboat sailors are advised to wear lifejackets although buoyancy aids are acceptable. If sailing alone an auto inflating lifejacket is compulsory.

· All users must wear appropriate clothing for the activity.

· Solo paddleboarding and kayaking and sailing is not recommended.

· All users must be able to self-rescue.

Ability and age:

· Beginner users of kayaks and paddleboards of less than one days paddling experience are advised not proceed beyond the end of the yacht moorings.

· An adult must accompany a person under 16yrs of age on the water.

· The consumption of alcohol or drugs before or during water activity is forbidden.

· Please do not approach the reed beds or mud flats at the north end of the lake as birds nest and feed in this area.

Dangers on and in the water:

• Always keep a lookout for other craft and avoid a collision.

·Use the circulatory system if advised by staff.

• Avoid trees overhanging the lake.
• Avoid the north of the lake where the bed is composed of deep mud.

· If any user feels chest or head pain especially after falling into the water call 999 before alerting the ranger service.

Weather:

· Launching is dependent on weather conditions and is at the discretion of the ranger service.

On hearing thunder or seeing lightening, leave the water as soon as possible preferably at the dam end pontoon, the sailing club or sea scout centre.

Hygiene:

· Due to possible infection from the water you are advised to wash or sanitise hands before eating. If you feel unwell after your bell boating session you should seek medical attention and explain that you have been in contact with open water.

Conservation:

· Please do not approach the reed beds or mud flats at the north end of the lake as birds nest and feed in this area.

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