Watersports

Watersports at Willen Lake
Sailing, paddle sports, wakeboarding and windsurfing are all on offer at Willen Lake, with classes for all ages run by Whitecap Leisure, a trading subsidiary of The Parks Trust. See the Willen Lake website for details on how to take part.
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Watersports at Caldecotte Lake
Caldecotte Lake South is home to three local watersports clubs all operating from the Watersports Centre off Monellan Close; the Canoeing Club, Rowing Club and Sailing Club. Action for Youth operate the Caldecotte Xperience on the north lake and offer a variety of exciting adventure activities and learning experiences for young people.
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Canoeing
Milton Keynes Canoe Club was formed in 1970 and welcomes new members, who can progress at their own rate. A family oriented and friendly club MKCC is an excellent place to introduce you to this sport.
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Rowing
Milton Keynes Rowing Club has active summer and winter programmes of events and training schedules. General meets are on Monday and Thursday evenings and Saturday and Sunday mornings with a Tuesday daytime Recreational Session. The club hosts formal events and an annual regatta every September.
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Sailing
Milton Keynes Sailing Club was formed in 1978 with the primary objective of promoting the sport of sailing. The club has a friendly and informal atmosphere, and visitors are always welcome to call into the club if they want to see the facilities or need any information regarding sailing. The club is affiliated to the RYA, and is an accredited training centre. Courses are run in the spring and summer for all levels of skill from beginners to more experienced sailors looking to improve.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use my own boat or kayak on MK lakes and rivers?
At Willen Lake we allow all types of dinghies, kayaks and canoes however they must not be inflatable, or motor powered. Paddleboards may be inflatable. All equipment is required to be checked by a member of staff before going on the water. There is a fee to launch your own craft on Willen Lake, please contact Willen Lake for prices (note that hire will not be available when instructor led sessions are in progress). Buoyancy aids must be worn at all times (which we can provide). We do not allow this anywhere else across Milton Keynes.