Top Windermere Sailing Trips

Great to have the opportunity to learn some basic sailing skills whilst having exclusive use - lovely couple of hours and free parking available at the hotel, we stopped after for a coffee - lovely views from the garden

It doesn't get much better than this, my husband and I spent a perfect afternoon sailing with John. This is our second trip , and was definitely the highlight of our week in the lakes. John is a great host, he instils the confidence you need to take the wheel of his beautiful boat, together with his knowledge of sailing, the local area, combine that with his talents in the galley, it's a perfect experience

Absolutely brilliant experience - a lovely boat to sail up and down the lake with a delightful skipper to help as much or as little as you want

This was an excellent 4 hour private sailing and learning experience on Lake Windermere. Captain John and his boat gave us a spectacular sail and history talk around the middle section of the lake, and a great luncheon freshly made and served in his spacious cabin. While sailing, you’re in fresh air; bring rain coat and pants in case. We had showers then sun drying us out, and both were fine. Our friends got to sail the boat a bit, and John was happy to have our youngest sailor, 13 years, help him with the ropes and sails. I highly recommend this experience.

It was wonderful. John was very thoughtful, knowledgeable and allowed my husband to be at the helm the entire voyage. It was a beautiful day and great way to celebrate a birthday surprise.

Thank you John for memories of a life time. We had a wonderful time as a family on your beautiful yacht. Everyone had a go at steering and we loved being handson on the deck. Thanks for all the interesting information about the lake and being a fantastic host. It was a five star experience that we would recommend to anyone.

Family of 4 (2 adults, 2 kids) - 10.30am sail.I booked this trip as a surprise 50th birthday gift for my husband. He likes boats (wishes he had one) and it was simply fantastic.Husband had no idea what the surprise was until we arrived at the Marina, where we were greeted by John. A huge part of what makes this experience really great is John himself, super passionate about sailing, very knowledgeable about the local area, and overall great host. All of us had the opportunity to steer, and he made sure all of us got involved on the day and we also learnt a lot about Windermere and the boats. The food was great, we loved the homemade chutney which was absolutely delicious, and finished with tea and cake.Must admit, I was a little worried that the kids would get bored with it being 3 hours but it was the right amount of time to sail, enjoy, eat, and chill. Worth every penny. My daughter commented afterwards as she was impressed that he remembered all our names and he made a special mention about my husband’s 50th, it’s these little touches that make it memorable!At the end of the trip (around 1.30pm), we did walk around Windermere for a short while, and it was so busy, queues everywhere you turn, so we were so relieved that we were able to enjoy the sail without the crowds.I would highly recommend this experience, especially if you’re looking for something unique and special.Thank you, John.

Absolutely loved our 2 hours with Ian. Brilliant experience, highly recommended

A nice way to spend 2 hours. Weather conditions meant it was a mix of sailing and motoring but we enjoyed the trip and would recommend it to others.

Absolutely fantastic time with John, the perfect host. A very knowledgeable entertaining person who made both lunch sail and dine and a sail around the lake for the whole family the day afterwards a perfect experience for my husband’s 70th birthday treat. Thanks again John.

My wife and I had a fantastic time sailing today, thanks to the expertise and easygoing guidance of John. From the moment we stepped aboard, we felt safe, relaxed, and in great hands.John’s knowledge of sailing and the lake was spot on – informative, engaging, and always delivered with a smile. We both had the chance to steer the boat (which was a thrill!), and we always kept an eye out for those elusive red buoys!There was a lovely balance of fun and calm, with time to enjoy a brew while soaking up the sun. The scenery was breathtaking, the boat was in great condition, and we felt totally at ease throughout. It was just the right mix of adventure and relaxation.Whether you’re brand new to sailing or just fancy a memorable day out, we couldn’t recommend this experience more highly. Thanks again to John for a brilliant time on the lake!

We had a great afternoon with John! He literally showed us the ropes of sailing and was an excellent guide! He was very friendly and genuinely interested in getting to know us. I highly recommend an outing with him!! 5+ stars!!

Great sailing experience with Ian. Went on the 2 hour trip but had plenty of time to navigate part of the lake and take in the views. Also had benefit of a fly past by a jet. Good value for money. Thanks Jonathan

We met our guide Ian at 9:00 am and boarded his sailboat on a beautiful peaceful morning on the lake. It was only a short while later that the winds came up and Ian let my 13 year old granddaughter take control of the rudder. It was a memorable day for all of us and as my granddaughter so aptly put it “I thought it was going to be boring but it wasn’t at all”. Thanks Ian!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fantastic family boat trip with stunning scenery and an excellent host. Ian was friendly, patient, and very knowledgeable, taking the time to answer all of our children’s questions. We all had a brilliant time and would highly recommend it!

We have just shared a lovely three hour experience with Skipper, Chef, Waiter and all round excellent entertainer ‘John’, on his lovely Sailing boat. John is very warm, friendly, funny, and full of interesting local facts. We moored in a quiet corner of the lake, for a fab ploughman’s lunch, with lots of lovely homemade goodies. All-in-all, a really lovely, excellent value for money, way to spend a few hours on the lake. Thank you very much John. We would definitely recommend you.