Paddleboard & Kayak Hire Windermere
Paddle Boarding and Kayaking in the Lake District
Paddle Boarding is a growing sport throughout the UK and became popular around 2014, it is the perfect way to explore Windermere.
Lake Windermere, in our opinion, is the best place to paddleboard in the Lake District. With no previous experience required to rent a paddleboard in Windermere with Wake Nation, why not come out and learn a new skill? Our experienced and friendly team are available to show you how to position yourself on the board, the basics of standing up, and how to get yourself back onto the board, in case of any falls off the board (don’t worry, it happens to the best of us!).
Here's some of our beginner tips for paddle boarding:
1. Practice makes perfect.
Practice at the lakeside before venturing into deeper areas of the lake.
2. Getting onto the board.
Ease your way onto the board by crawling onto it on your knees and place yourself just behind the centre of the board.
3. Holding the paddle.
Hold the handle by placing one hand on top of the paddle grip and the other down the shaft.
4. Time to stand up!
If you want to attempt standing up on the paddleboard, hold the sides of the board and move from your knee to your feet, one leg at a time. Your feet will want to be where your knees were. Slowly begin to stand up with your knees bent, once your upper body is vertical, slowly extend your legs straight, with a wide stance and a slight bend at your knees for stability.
For only £20/hour, rent a paddleboard with Wake Nation for an unforgettable trip out on Lake Windermere.
Another way of experiencing life on the lake, is kayaking. Hire a kayak at Wake Nation if you’re searching for a fun-filled adventure in the Lake District, also for just £20/hour. Kayaking in the Lake District has been popular for many years. They’re one of the simplest and easiest ways to be able to explore the beautiful views around Lake Windermere, all at your own pace. Kayaks are very popular in the summer and the modern design makes sit-on-top kayaks the safest and easiest craft to use! They are great for people of all ages and abilities that just want to get out onto Lake Windermere and have some fun.
If you’re a beginner wanting to take a trip out kayaking, here are our top tips:
1. Know how to enter the kayak
Line the kayak so that it’s parallel to the shoreline and make sure it won’t float away at the slightest movement. You can even have someone hold the kayak stable for you, one of our experienced staff members at Wake Nation will be more than happy to help you. Place your paddle partially over the kayak and partially on the land, so that it is within reach one you’re in the kayak. Crouch down next to your kayak and put one leg into the kayak. Once one leg is in, move your weight into the seat and then move your other leg into the kayak.
2. Hold the paddle correctly!
Your will want to hold the paddle with your hands at shoulder width apart. The concave part of the paddle should be gliding through the water as you are paddling.
Kayaking around Lake Windermere is a great way to make memories with family or friends and an amazing way to see the sights of the Lake District, so book now with Wake Nation for the adventure you’ve been waiting for. We also offer private boat hire and boat charter in in the Lake District.
Paddleboard & Kayak Hire Windermere
