The 10 nautical miles per hour speed limit was put into force on 29 March 2005. This has been a contentious issue for the residents, users and businesses around the lake with everyone having strong views either for or against the speed limit. At first, it was thought that no waterskiing of any nature would be allowed but through working with the Lake District National Park, waterskiing and wakeboarding etc can still be done at a specialist centre on the Lake.

Lake Windermere is of course quieter now but there are people that are still wanting fun to be had on the lake but in a different form. Lake Windermere now has a privately owned 50 foot Sealine Y50 Flybridge motor yacht that can be hired out for Windermere lake cruises and both private and bespoke charters. This has brought the glitz and glamour back to the lake and is bringing some different clientele to the area.

With such spectacular scenery, Lake Windermere attracts thousands of tourists each yeaar from anglers, to canoeists to yachtsmen and dingy owners. The cruises on Lake Windermere are truely worth a go as the magnificent scenery can be taken in fully. Starting from the south of the lake and Newby Bridge is where you will be.
Continuing up the lake and you pass Cartmel Fell, Far Sawrey, Bowness-on-Windermere, High Wray and the lake comes to an end at Waterhead, only a short walk into the centre of the bustling Ambleside. The views are of course sights to be hold all the way down but the most spectacular are towards the north of the lake where the Fairfield Horseshoe, Great and Little Langdale and Coniston Old Man are in view. The Windermere Marina continues to thrive with around 400 boats having mooring there, the largest inland marina in the North of England.

Sailing on Lake Windermere is an excellent way to travel. In the summer moths the roads are blocked continually due to the high number of visitors or when essential roadworks are being carried out . Sailing on the lake is direct, allows the stopping off at the top destinations along the lake such as Bowness, Ambleside and to the many Lake District hotels and makes for a very relaxing journey with not a hint of road rage!

Taking out a Lake District boat charter is an excellent way to celebrate a special occasion. Windermere Lake cruises can be taken out for half days, full days or as bespoke charters. High quality food and beverages are served and it makes a very memorable day. A cruise on Lake Windermere is a really nice extra treat for a bride and groom on a wedding day. Special birthday treats and celebrations are great on a cruise. Leisure is not the only reason for a cruise. Business meetings, conferences and crucial pitches can also be taken on a boat. A luxury cruise on Lake Windermere is something different and projects a very good image it can also boost employee’s morals especially in conference or team building situations.