About Us

We are a Royal Yachting Association Training Centre for windsurfing, sailing and power boating offering courses for adults and juniors. Our RYA recognised school and modern hire fleet have established Croft Farm as a well-known water sports centre since we opened in 1985. Originally concentrating on windsurfing but now providing a range of activities including the increasingly popular Stand Up Paddleboarding.

We also offer kayaking, canoeing, katakanuing and raft building together with some land-based activities. We teach on an individual basis, in family groups, and we have considerable experience teaching to larger organisations and schools.

Our lake is an ideal size for teaching – not so big to intimidate children but still large enough to provide enjoyment on windy days for the more experienced sailor or windsurfer. Launching and recovery is easy from both sides of the lake and the wind is good from most directions.

We have spacious on-shore facilities dedicated to the water sports enthusiast with changing rooms, toilets and showers by our water sports shop. Other facilities include a wet classroom, and a larger function room able to accommodate private parties of up to 70 guests.

We can offer a fully catered package of activities for a weekend or longer, with all meals provided and accommodation in camping pods or tents.

As an RYA training and  AALA recognised centre, we are assessed annually to ensure the facilities, equipment, and instruction meet the required standards. We actively encourage you to take lessons. Our courses represent very good value for money with the confidence that you are being taught by a qualified instructor in a safe environment.

Tuition sessions normally run from 10am or 1pm daily (we are also very happy to run evening and early morning sessions if you need). Just email us with a start time and date, and we will confirm availability.

Participants are provided with a buoyancy aid and if required, a wet suit and helmet. All participants are asked to provide their own shoes for the water and it’s good to bring some clothes that you don’t mind getting wet! (You would normally wear a pair of swim shorts or swim costume under a wet suit – so these are good to bring with you). Changing rooms, toilets and showers are available for watersports customers.

Opening Hours

November 1st – December 14th

Monday – Thursday: 9am-3:30pm

Friday – Sunday: Closed

December 15th – January 31st: Closed

February 1st – 28th

Monday – Thursday: 9am-3:30pm

Friday – Sunday: Closed

We are around less during the winter months due to the cold weather and less demand for watersports. We ask customers wanting boat hire, own boat launch, and tuition to call or email us directly so we can ensure we are there for you when you are wanting to visit. Availability mainly weekdays only during this period.

March 1st –  November 1st

Monday – Saturday: 9am-5pm (Last Hire: 4pm)

Sunday: 9am-4pm (Last Hire: 3:30pm)

We can arrange evening activities – please call / email / ask at water sports reception (see contact details below).

Tuition provided by Sail and Paddle LTD

Manager – Tom Lawrence.
Tel – 01684 772321 ext 2

Email – tom@croftfarmleisure.co.uk

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