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| Although a county set in the heartland of England, Northamptonshire has plenty of waterways, reservoirs and lakes to enjoy. Many are home to sailing clubs while others offer a wide range of watersports for the more casual visitor! |
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Boddington Reservoir
Operated by the Banbury Sailing Club, Boddington Reservoir is ideal for cruising, windsurfing and dingy racing. There are public open days and various courses are available.
Take the A361 to Byfield and you'll find the Reservoir about 1.5 miles from the second mini-roundabout.
For information on opening times and admission charges, telephone 01926 498368.
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Corby Boating Lake
Situated at Cottingham Road, Corby where you can hire boats for a day of relaxation.
For opening times telephone 01536 400093.
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Cosgrove Park
A private leisure complex offering wind surfing, water-skiing and jet-skiing activities. Situated in Cosgrove village, east of Stony Stratford off the A508, there are eight lakes available at the complex.
For opening times and charges telephone 01908 563360.
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Cransley Reservoir
Primarily for members of Cransley Sailing Club, there are also public and youth Open Days available. Situated at Thorpe Malsor.
For directions and details of opening times and admission charges call 01536 710943.
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Grendon Lakes Water Ski Club
Facilities here include water skiing and wind surfing, a Club room, restaurant, bars and corporate hospitality. You'll find it east of Northampton at Main Road, Grendon, off either the A45 (Earls Barton turn) or the A509.
For opening hours and admission charges telephone 01933 665303.
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Hollowell Sailing Club
A 130 acre reservoir for sailing by Club members, there are also public Open Days and various sailing courses. Hollowell Club is situated on the top of the hill leaving Hollowell for Guilsborough off the A5199.
For opening hours and admission charges telephone 01933 652735 or 01604 740328 (clubhouse).
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Middle Nene Sailing Club
Alongside the River Nene on the west bank of Thrapston Lake, the Middle Nene Sailing Club has a Clubhouse with refreshment counter, club room, lounge and licensed bar facilities. Canoeing and windsurfing are available along with a variety of sailing courses.
For directions and information on membership fees and opening times, telephone the Club Secretary on 01933 460220.
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Middlemore Drayton Reservoir
Home of the Rugby Sailing Club and for their members' use there are also sailing courses and public Open Days. You'll find the reservoir two miles north of Daventry town centre on the A361 Ashby Road.
For opening times and admission charges, telephone 01203 333795.
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Naseby Sailing Club
Naseby Resevoir is 2 miles south of Welford on the A5199. Used for Naseby Sailing Club members with public Open Days.
For opening times and admission charges telephone 01858 575711.
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Northampton Boat Club
The Northampton Boat Club is situated at Weston Mill Lane, Weston Favell, Northampton and facilities cater for beginners to advanced.
For details of memberships costs and opening times telephone 01604 630583.
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Northampton Rowing Club
This club provides courses for individuals from the age of 14 including women's sessions, men's squad training, rowing and sculling. It is situated on the River Nene, at Bedford Road, Northampton.
For information on the various session times and charges telephone 01327 341730 (Saturday session/women), 01604 845949 (Sunday session) or 01604 791946 (squad training).
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Northampton Sailing Club
The Northampton Sailing Club meet at Pitsford Water which can be found at the turning for Brixworth Country Park off the A508.
For opening hours and charges please telephone 01858 431313.
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Northampton Sub-Aqua Club
Various courses are available at the club in Far Cotton and can be adapted to suit individual needs.
For course prices and times telephone 01604 453333.
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Northamptonshire Schools Sailing and Canoeing Association
Term-time courses for Northamptonshire schools and the general public are available at Pitsford Water. Courses include dingy sailing, canoeing and windsurfing for adults and children (from 8 years of age). Ladies only courses and activity holiday weeks are available along with race training. The
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| facilities include showers and changing rooms, a large classroom and a rescue boat.
For leaflets, brochures and details of opening times and admission charges telephone 01604 880801.
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