Telephone: 01895 833 375
Fax: 01895 833552
Email: colnevalley@groundwork.org.uk
Web: www.colnevalleypark.org.uk
Colne Valley Park Visitor Centre
Denham Court Drive
Denham
UB9 5PG
Lake Activities
The multitude of lakes in the Colne Valley is one of its main features and many of the lakes provide ideal venues for sailing enthusiasts. Other popular water sports include canoeing, windsurfing, water skiing and model boating.
There are several clubs in the park, many of which offer facilities such as car parking and a club house. You can find out more about individual clubs below, and further information can be obtained from the Colne Valley Park Visitor Centre.
SAILING
Broadwater Sailing Club
Broadwater Lake is situated close to the Grand Union Canal and the River Colne. Once a gravel pit it is now a very attractive stretch of water providing one of the largest sailing lakes in the Thames Valley.
Website: www.broadwatersc.org.uk
Datchet Water Sailing Club
The club is set on the Queen Mother Reservoir with views of Windsor Castle. The sailing water is 475 acres and about 2km in diameter.
Website: www.dwsc.co.uk
Datchet Watersports
Also based at the Queen Mother Reservoir. Sailing and windsurfing centre.
Website: www.datchetwsports.force9.co.uk
Hillingdon Outdoor Activities Centre
Based in Dews Lane, Harefield, the centre has a 45 acre lake and provides training in sailing, canoeing and windsurfing.
Website: www.hoac.net
Queensmead Sailing Club
Based at the Hillingdon Outdoor Activity Centre (HOAC) in Harefield.
Website: www.queensmeadsc.org.uk
Rickmansworth Sailing Club
Located at Troy Lake, West Hyde, Rickmansworth. 45 acres of water owned by the club and its members.
Website: http://rscsailing.org/default.aspx
Silver Wing Sailing Club
Based at Wraysbury on a 47 acre lake, one mile north-
Website: www.silverwingsailingclub.co.uk
Topper Sailing Centre
At the Queen Mother Reservoir, Horton Road, Horton, Slough, SL3 9NT
Tel: 01753 682235 email: jon.manners@toppersailboats.com
Wraysbury Lake Sailing Club
Near to Sunnymeads station, the club claims to be specially suitable for families, as almost the whole lake is clearly visible from Race Control and the club house.
Website: www.wlsc.org.uk
WINDSURFING
Datchet Watersports
Based at the Queen Mother Reservoir. Sailing and windsurfing centre.
Website: www.datchetwsports.force9.co.uk
Hillingdon Outdoor Activities Centre
Based in Dews Lane, Harefield, the centre has a 45 acre lake and provides training in sailing, canoeing and windsurfing.
Tel: 01895 824171
Out of Town Action Sports
Based at Rickmansworth Aquadrome. Provides training and hire for windsurfing and kayaking, as well as other outdoor activities.
Website: www.outoftownactionsports.com
CANOEING
Hillingdon Outdoor Activities Centre
Based in Dews Lane, Harefield, the centre has a 45 acre lake and provides training in sailing, canoeing and windsurfing.
Tel: 01895 824171
Out of Town Action Sports
Based at Rickmansworth Aquadrome. Provides training and hire for windsurfing and kayaking, as well as other outdoor activities.
Website: www.outoftownactionsports.com
WATER SKIING
British Disabled Waterski Association
The Tony Edge National Centre, Heron Lake, Wraysbury is the national centre for disabled waterskiing. It holds courses, competitions, charity events, kids days and taster days. It has a wide range of specialist equipment in the country that can help almost any person with a disability to water ski.
Website: http://www.bdwsa.org/
Denham Waterski Club
North Orbital Road, Denham, Uxbridge UB9 5HE . The club is open from mid-
Website: www.denhamwaterski.com
MODEL BOATING
Black Park Model Boat Club
Based in Black Park near Slough. A non-
Website: www.blackparkmodelboatclub.org.uk
Three Rivers Radio Yachting Club
Based at Bury Lake, Rickmansworth Aquadrome, Rickmansworth, WD3 1NB. "If you are interested in Radio Control Yacht racing come and have a sail with us. No experience required. We will lend you a boat and show you how to sail it."
Website: www.jlmale.freeserve.co.uk