Sail Boat Launch Only for Llandegfedd Sailing club Members!

Launch your own sail boat on the lake in a controlled and safe environment, whilst enjoying the stunning views! We have a control boat on the water whenever Watersports activity is taking place, which can provide assistance if required. Please read the minimum requirements to ensure your craft is suitable.

Please be aware that all members MUST have 3rd party liability insurance, which will need to be shown on check-in and must wear a buoyancy aid or lifejacket at all times when on the water.

Weather:

Safety is our number one priority. In the event of poor weather conditions (e.g. strong winds or thunder and lightning) or other incidents we reserve the right to restrict water access to particular user groups, restrict the area available for activities, cancel sessions or close the lake. We will endeavour to give advance notice whenever possible; however sometimes decisions need to be made at short notice. If we close the lake, we will add a message to our website and endeavour to contact all customers impacted.

Maximum wind speeds:

Sailing,

·If the wind is consistently exceeding Force 4 (18mph) sailing, windsurfing and foiling activities will be restricted to experienced participants only. Experienced participants must be able to travel up and down wind competently in Force 5-6 wind conditions.

We reserve the right to terminate the session for any participant that we do not deem suitably experienced for the conditions.

Please complete your disclaimer and medical information ahead of your visit – this will be prompted through your online booking. If this information isn’t completed in advance, it can cause delays to you starting your session. This information must be completed for every person participating.

·Evidence of your third party liability insurance including the expiry date. This will be checked again at the beginning of each season.

· A correctly fitting buoyancy aid (EN 393) must always be worn when on the water. This may be replaced by an impact vest when using a harness. Buoyancy belts are NOT accepted. Life jackets are allowed; however, we would advise not to use automatically inflating ones.

·A life jacket (EN 395) must be worn by all children aged between 5 and 7 years. These can be hired from the Activity Centre if needed.

·Your self launch equipment must be in good condition and meet the relevant EN safety requirements. You are accepting responsibility for ensuring your equipment meets these requirements.

·Shoes you are happy to get wet (old trainers or water shoes) – footwear must be worn when entering or exiting the water

·Wetsuits and buoyancy aids can be hired from the Activity Centre if needed.