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COVID-19 UPDATE for HIRE & TUITION
You must not come to site if you are showing any of the signs of COVID – 19 & it is essential that you follow government guidelines & maintain a social distance from others not in your household bubble.
All hire must be booked and paid for in advance on 017687 72912 (we are receiving an unusually high volumes of calls so it may take some time to get through)
you may cancel bookings up to 7 days in advance & after that no monies will be refunded. If we need to cancel for any reason all monies paid will be refunded – to cancel please phone.
Maximum group size per booking 6 people or 2 households to a maximum of 8.
We have a limited number of wetsuits available for Paddleboard Hire – new and ex hire kit available to purchase please call for information.
The changing rooms are not available but there are toilets on site.
All paddles, craft and buoyancy aids will be disinfected between hires (Using diluted Milton) but all use of our site and equipment is at your own risk.
We are not currently offering tuition or guided activities but will be reviewing this as the season goes on.

What Would You Like To Do?

Take your pick, we’ve got activites for everyone.

BOAT & BOARD HIRE

Kayaks, canoes, stand up paddle boards, sailing boats & more.

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GET INSPIRED

Get some inspiration and help choosing the perfect activity for you.

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Raft building

GROUP ACTIVITIES

Families, groups of friends, parties, clubs and schools.

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TUITION/COURSES

Upskill with our tuition courses, get some lessons or join a lake journey

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Facilities at Derwent Water Marina

In a nutshell, something for everyone on Derwent Water. From absolute beginners to advanced, individuals or groups, we have it all. We also have excellent facilities including free car parking, changing rooms, showers, toilets, shop and modern quality equipment hire. Our staff are renowned for being extremely friendly, professional, knowledgeable and helpful. There really is no contest, Derwent Water Marina is the ideal base to get out and explore the idyllic Lake District and if you need somewhere to stay we can help with that too, with self-catering apartments close by.

FRIENDLY & PROFESSIONAL

SHOWERS ONSITE

CHANGING ROOMS & WC

SHOP & EQUIPMENT HIRE

FREE CAR PARKING

SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION

Derwent Water Webcam

Check out the live weather conditions in Portinscale before you set out on the lake

What we offer

ACCREDITATIONS

We are a Royal Yachting Association accredited training centre and offer a range of courses leading to the internationally recognised RYA certificates. We also have the British Canoeing Quality Mark for activity provision and offer a variety of canoeing courses.  The Adventure Activities Licensing has accredited Derwent Water Marina as an organisation that promotes good safety management practices.

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COURSES & TASTER / REFRESHER SESSIONS

We provide courses and taster / refresher sessions in sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding (SUP). Derwent Water Marina holds official RYA sailing and windsurfing courses, and British Canoeing courses. Get on the lake at Derwent Water Marina and improve your skills and confidence. We also offer lake journeys and children’s course weeks.

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SAILING

Sail the lake with your choice of boat from our extensive fleet of modern dinghies including: Laser Funboats, Laser Picos, Laser 1s, Laser 16s, Laser Bahia and Hawk 20 Keel Boat. Whatever your experience there is something for you. Sailing boats suitable for individuals, families and groups. We also offer RYA accredited sailing courses and we have an onboard sailing club.

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KAYAKING & CANOEING

Suitable from one person to a whole family, our canoes and kayaks offer the perfect way to explore the lake, no matter what your ability or experience. Why not take a picnic and explore one of the islands. Our fleet of canoes and kayaks include: Canoes – Mad River Explorer 16’s, Kayaks – Include Venture Flex, Dagger Katana or similar, Salsa double Kayaks, RTM sit on Kayaks.

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STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING (SUP)

Work your full body and core strength while peacefully gliding the lake on one of our Red Paddle Co, SUP boards. If you haven’t been SUPing before, we recommend one of our taster sessions to grasp the basics. Or if you know what you’re doing, grab a board and go get on the lake! Or you might be keen to join in on one of our SUP journeys and explore the lake with a group of SUPers.

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WINDSURFING

Get on the lake and feel the wind in your hair as you glide through the waters and experience the thrill of windsurfing. Our windsurfing equipment include: Hifly Revos, Premos, Mambos and Magnums with a choice of Sails from Junior rigs to 6.3 meter rig. Learn how to windsurf with one of our RYA accredited courses, or if you already know how, then simply hire one and surf with the wind.

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Dont Just Take Our Word For It

Here are some kind words and feedback from our clients and customers.

SALLY (READING, UK)

“Easy to hire. Canoes & Kayaks in excellent condition. Good value for money. We hired 2 sit in kayaks and a Canadian Canoe. Great 2 hours paddling on Derwentwater. Highly recommend. Quieter than Windermere.”

JOHN (CHORLEY, UK)

“I sat back and relaxed as my two daughters went off on a 2 hour paddle boat venture. Weather was good which helped but I sat outside the cafe with a brew and a crossword. One daughter was a complete novice but staff were so friendly and helpful. Evidently a very popular spot but good pricing. Already planned a return experience.”

CANOE HIRE & LAKE JOURNEY

“The staff at the Marina were really welcoming, kind and helpful. Our guide on the first day was a top bloke, giving us top tips on places to go to make our trip amazing, as well as giving us the tuition and confidence to come back the second day! Overall we would recommend this marina to all who visit – and if they are uncertain about their canoeing skill, to book in a lake journey – it will boost your confidence in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. This experience made our holiday totally memorable and we cant wait to come back again soon! .”

FIRST SUP EXPERIENCE

“Our first family SUP trip and was an excellent trip. We hired 4 boards including wetsuits and buoyancy aids which to me is excellent value. The lads helping out did a great job assist my kids get the right size wetsuit.  Lovely trip on the Derwent water.”

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What’s SUP?

According to Wikipedia: "Stand up paddle surfing and stand up paddle boarding (SUP) is an offshoot of surfing that originated in Hawaii. Unlike traditional surfing where the rider sits until a wave comes, stand up paddle boarders stand on their boards [...]

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