Windsurfing Launch Rules
- All owners must register and obtain an annual Launch Permit.
- Temporary registration and launch permits are available.
- In order to register, all owners must provide an original and valid certificate of insurance detailing levels of cover (usually a minimum of £500,000 of third party cover).
- Registered owners will receive an electronic barrier card to gain automatic entry and exit to Tallington, there is a refundable deposit of £15 per card. All guests must pay £3 per vehicle (plus any relevant launch fees) at reception.
- Windsurfers may only be launched in their designated area on lake 3
- Windsurfers may use all of lakes 3, 4, 5 and 6 but strictly when there are no powerboats on the water. As soon as a powerboat begins use of lakes 4,5 or 6 the windsurfer must return to lake 3 as soon as possible.
- No craft is permitted on the lake between the hours of 10pm (or dusk, whichever is sooner) and 8.00 am.
- Tallington Lakes reserves the right to revoke launch rights at any time without warning, reason or reimbursement.
- Never operate a windsurfer after consuming alcohol, using drugs or, when intoxicated.
- Please note that there is an element of danger when participating in watersports or when in the vicinity of water.
- All Participants must complete a disclaimer before entering the water for the first time.
Please note: The lakes are not supervised.
Windsurf Launch Fees
Customers wishing to launch their own craft will need to purchase a Launch Permit from the Main Office.
Windsurf Launch £100 (please note insurance is required)
Annual Launch Fee
From 01 April - 31 MarchWindsurf Launch £100 (please note insurance is required)
Day Launch Fee
Windsurf Launch £10 (please note insurance is required)Windsurf Courses
Adult Windsurf Courses
Have a go session £45 1 1/2hrsAdult RYA Courses
Start (level 1) - £130 2 daysIntermediate Non-Planing - £160 2 days
Intermediate Planing - £150 2 days
Beach Starting Clinic - £50 3 hrs
Non-Planning Carve Gybe Clinic - £50 3 hrs
Junior Windsurfing Courses (U16)
Have a go session - £40 11/2 hrsJunior RYA Courses
Stage 1 - £110 2 daysStage 2 - £130 2 days
Stage 3 - £130 2 days
Stage 4 - £130 2 days
Please note attendance on a course does not guarantee an RYA endorsed certificate.
Private lessons
Basically you hire the kit that you require and then book an instructor for personal tuition.Hire Charges | 1 hour | 2 hours |
Beginner w/surf kit | £15 | £25 |
Intermediate w/surf kit | £15 | £25 |
Personal Tuition
Hire an instructor for £20 per hour. You tell us when you want to come and what you want to learn and we’ll tailor the session to suit your needs.Recreational Hire
The hire charges are as above, customers wishing to hire kit only, must hold the appropriate competency certificate, Windsurfing RYA Level 1(start windsurfing) or Intermediate non planing.Junior Windsurf Club
Team 15 Tallington Tornadoes
Team 15 is the ideal way to participate in this exciting sport on a regualr basis as part of the Tallington Tornados. We provide all the kit and RYA qualified instuctors. Regional and national events available to team members.Sunday: 9.30am - 11am April - September
Price £15 (sessions must be booked at least one week in advance)
Pre requirements for the club are RYA Stage 1 or equivalence windsurfing experience. If you don’t wish to race you can still come along and practice and improve your skills.
Please book now by telephone or emailing us.
To follow the Tallington Tornados progress this season view the Midlands Zone race results.