What's New:

Feb 2013 - Course dates updated, including 2 new Boat Building Skills Courses

Feb 2013 - You can now access the page for our Higham Hall Course by clicking here.

Jan 2013 - Coracle Building Course 24th to 26th May 2013 - Higham Hall Summer 2013 Brochure out now - Coracle Building on page 17! For a hard copy contact Higham Hall, or download a copy here.

Dec 2012 - Course dates updated and details added for the Higham Hall Coracle Building Course.

Nov 2012 - Course dates for 2013 added - early in 2013 we have a Willow Coracle course. We are also pleased to have 3 courses at the Greystoke Cycle Cafe, and a Coracle Course at a lovely new venue for us - Higham Hall, near Bassenthwaite Lake - see Course Dates

Sept 2012 - Prices for winter storage added - see Boat Storage page for more details

Useful Links

Sailing Clubs and Associations:

Sailing clubs and associations based in and around Cumbria and the Lake District:
Bassenthwaite Sailing Club - at the North end of Bassenthwaite Lake, not far from Keswick
Old Gaffers Association Lake District - traditionally rigged boats based at Glenridding Sailing Centre on Ullswater
Ullswater Yacht Club - dinghies and yachts on the East shore of Ullswater

Marinas and Launching:

Derwentwater Marina, in Portinscale near Keswick - Marina and launching, boat hire, instruction, RYA approved centre.

Canoe Sailing:

Canoe sailing gear and groups:

Solway Dory make sailing canoes, rigs and accessories for the keen sailor - their boats are great fun to sail!
The Open Canoe Sailing Group is an active club for canoe sailers - members meet around the country and go on some impressive expeditions.

Forums:

Discussion sites:

Song of the Paddle loads of different threads - all about open canoeing.

David Boyd Piper Class Dayboat:

We've had requests for more information about the Piper Class Dayboats - some useful links are:
A replica of the Piper Class - the Rustler 24 - is "inspired by the classic designs of the last century" their website includes some action video.
The Piper Class Association website has lots of information including history of the design and a racing calendar.
Another page about the class is on the Clyde Sailing website.