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We aim to give you the contact details of many of the commercial hire and launch sites and many of the numerous slipways around the coast from which you can launch. Local harbour offices and councils are the best source of information for coastal sites. Make sure you contact them before you leave home. Hire operators and commercial launch sites throughout the UK were contacted and ruthlessly quizzed about every detail of their operation. We have gone to great lengths to ensure that all the details contained herein are correct, but they might change in the course of a year. In fact, they might change overnight. Before you visit any centre contact them and check details such as opening times, facilities, documents required and costs.
1. Tallington Lakes
2. Isle of Man Harbours
3. West Country Waterpark
4. Six Hills Jetski Centre
5. Nitrojet
6. Thorpe Bay Marine
7. Sussex Marine Watersports
8. Beach Rock Leisure
9. Avos Watersports Den
10. Lagoona Park
11. Lochview Motel
12. Action Watersports
13. Eastbourne PW Association
14. Tattershall Lakes Jet Ski Centr
15. Kingsbury Jet Bike Centre
16. Stubbers Adventure Centre
17. Fosse Hill Jet Ski Centre
18. Westhorpe Watersports Centre
19. Personal Watercraft Centre
20. The Watercraft Centre
21. Jersey Sea Sport Centre
22. Frodsham Watersports Ski Centre
23. Jet Ski World
24. All Hallows Yacht Club
25. Cornwall Jetskier Club
26. Beachside Leisure Centre
27. Whittington Marine Launching
28. Green Grass Park
| 1. Tallington Lakes |
Contact: Simon Blunt
Address: Tallington Lakes, Barholm Rd, Tallington, Stamford, PE9 4RJ
Tel/Fax: 01778 34 7000/ 01778 34 6321
Website: www.tallington.com
Directions: Situated off the A6 between Stamford and Market Deeping
Opening: 9am - Dusk 7 days a week
Type/Size of Water: 40 acres of spring fed lakes. Buoyed Hire Lake. Separate areas for stand ups and sit downs approx 20 acres. Jet Ski launch Lake Approx 20 acres.
Craft for Hire: Sea Doo GTI & Kawasaki 550
Hire Prices: £30 per half hr stand ups/ £35 per half hr sit downs
Hire Includes: Wet suit, buoyancy aid, helmet, supervision and tuition by RYA qualified instructors.
Membership Details: £350.00 for stand ups, £450.00 for 2 seater sit downs. Day Launch fees for non members: £25 per day, after 4pm £15, additional riders £10.
Comments: A fun & friendly welcome awaits you, all facilities you need on one site.
Facilities: RYA trained instructors, bar/restaurant, lakeside terrace, changing rooms, showers, toilets, water-ski, off-road karts, junior grass karts, windsurf, sailing, canoeing, Dry Skiing, Snowboarding, Camping & caravanning and holiday homes, children’s play area, sky TV, shop. |
| 2. Isle of Man Harbours |
Contact: Capt. K Horsely, Harbour Operations Manager
Address: Director of Harbour Office, Sea Terminal Building, Douglas, Isle of Man IM1 2RF
Website: www.gov.im/harbours
Opening: Sunrise to sunset
Type/Size of Water: Sea
Day launch fee(s): 2006/7 rate for launching £6.68 per metre inc. VAT.
Comments: Operation subject to ‘Safe bathing and Harbour Exclusion Areas’ booklet available free at all Harbour Offices.
Facilities: Limited car and trailer parking. Toilets.
Authorised Dealer: N/A Training: RYA Instructor Te;: (10624) 817431 Mob: (07624) 462096 (based at Ramsey). |
| 3. West Country Water Park |
Contact: Mike Thompson
Address: The Lake, Trench Lane, Winterbourne, Bristol
Tel/Fax: 01454 773599/ 01454 615339
Mob: 07811 108587
Directions: Set between M4 & M5. Take M5 exit 16 into Bristol, left 400 yards, straight for half a mile.
Opening: 10:00 - 8:00
Type/Size of water: 17 acre lake
Craft for Hire: N/A
Membership Details: £380 PA solo, £450 2 seater, £480 3 seater, 4 seaters not allowed.
Day Launch fee(s): £25 solo, £30 2 seater, £35 3 seater (must be insured), guests pay £5
Comments: Established 1982. Best lake in the South West operated by ‘Mad Mike’. No Dogs. Mike is looking to retire and the business is available for sale. New club house plans have been approved. The location is perfect for dealership. It has a well established kart track and kiddies’ quad track.
Facilities: Beautiful clean water. Families welcome. Cafe, changing rooms, car park, superb karting track and kiddies’ quad track (6-12 year olds). Arrive and drive or parties welcome. |
| 4. Six Hills Jet Ski Centre |
Contact: Fred/Paul Exon
Address: Six Hills, nr Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 3PR
Tel/Fax: 01664 434080/ 01664 434922 F: 01664 434080
Website: www.sixhills-jetski.co.uk
Directions: Junction 21a off the M1. Follow A46 to Newark & Nottingham
Opening: 10am - ? 7 days a week
Type/Size of Water: 14 acres
Craft for Hire: 5 Yamaha Super Jets. £35 per1/2 hr, includes all equipment, wet suit etc. You must be over 16.
Membership Details: Stand up PWC only £400 per year.
Day Launch fee(s): Weekdays £25 per day. Weekends £ per day.
Comments: Superb atmosphere, lake fed from reservoir.
Facilities: Massive showroom and shop always stocked to the brim, cafe, hot showers and changing rooms.
Authorised Dealer: Yamaha PWC |
| 5. Nitrojet |
Contact: Paul & Nicki Attiwell
Address: Queenford Lakes Watersports Centre, Burcot Lane, Berinsfield, OX10 7PJ
Tel/Fax: 01865 341115
Website: www.nitrojet.co.uk
Email: experience@nitrojet.co.uk
Directions: We are situated off the A4074 between Oxford and Reading
Opening: 6 days a week (Tues - Sun) from 10am. Closing time varies, see website for details
Type/Size of Water: 25 acre inland lake
Craft for Hire: YES
Membership Details: £350 per annum. Winter membership £150 (Oct - March)
Day Launch fee(s): £25 day launch, £10 Evening Launch, from April onwards
Facilities: Clubhouse, Lake Side shop, Cafe, Changing Rooms, Picnic Area
Authorised Dealer: Kawasaki, Jobe, Jetpilot, Riva Racing |
| 6. Thorpe Bay Marine |
Contact: Andy/Jon
Address: 198-199 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS1 3AD
Tel/Fax: 01702 588065
Directions: On the sea front, 1 mile east of pier
Website: www.thorpe-bay-marine.co.uk
Email: thorpebaymarine@aol.com
Opening: Monday to Saturday 9am - 5.30pm
Type/Size of Water: Massive - Sea
Craft for Hire: No
Membership Details: N/A
Day Launch fee(s): £10.00 or £120.00 for the year
Facilities: N/A |
| 7. Sussex Marine Watersports |
Contact: Paul or Garry
Address: Half tide Quay, Albion Street, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4DP
Tel/Fax: 01273 596660
Website: www.jetbikes.co.uk
Directions: A259 between Worthing and Brighton in Shoreham Harbour entrance
Type/Size of Water: Harbour entrance, high/low tide launching
Craft for Hire: Jet boat and jet ski (PWC) available
Hire Prices: Jet skis £40 per half hour
Hire Includes: Wetsuit, lifejacket, etc...
Membership Details: £400 per year, launch as often as you like.
Day Launch fee(s): £15 ski launch, £20 boat launch
Comments: Insurance not required but recommended
Facilities: Recovery service, on site workshop, showroom, changing rooms, toilets, showers, boat and ski storage (Mardon recommended) and launching vehicles
Authorised Dealer: Sea Doo and Sea Doo 3D. Authorised Sea Doo jet boat dealer |
| 8. Beach Rock Leisure |
Contact: Graham/ Nick Deary
Address: Beach Road, Sea Paling, Norfolk, NR12 0AL
Tel/Fax: 01692 598000/ 01692 598059
Website: www.beachrockleisure.com
Directions: Situated on the coast halfway between Gt Yarmouth and Cromer or check out website
Opening: Dawn ‘til Dusk. March - October. 10am ‘til 3.30pm
Type/Size of Water: Sea
Craft for Hire: N/A
Membership Details: £150 PA
Day Launch fee(s): jet ski - £12.50, boat - £17.50. Or book of 10 launches - £80 (jet ski), book of 15 launches - £200 (boats), book of 20 launches - £160 (jet ski)
Comments: Sandy beach, ideal for families
Facilities: RYA Training centre, showers, car park, cafe, caravan parks, B&B available very close by
Authorised Dealer: Yamaha & Ribeye |
| 9. Avos Watersports Den |
Address: Leisure Lakes, Merebrow, Tarleton, PR4 6JX
Tel/Mobile: 01772 811866/ 07803 596833
Website: www.avoswatersportsden.com
Email: sales@avoswatersportsden.com
Directions: Just off the A59 between Preston and Southport
Type of Water: Private freshwater lake
Facilities: Offering day launch or full membership. Pro-shop and full workshop facilities. |
| 10. Lagoona Park |
Contact: Andy or Shirley McLeod-Ross
Address: Pingewood Road South, Pingewood, Reading, RG30 3UH
Tel/Fax: 0118 988 5959/ 0118 988 5953
Website: www.lagoonapark.com
Directions: Junction 11 off M4, follow BROWN signs for Copthorne Hotel (2 minutes off M4)
Opening: 10:30am - Dusk (6 days per week - closed Tuesday's)
Type/Size of Water: Lake (25 acres)
Hire Craft: Yamaha Waverunner Sit-Down & Yamaha Superjet & Kawasaki Stand-Up (7 days)
Hire Includes: Wetsuit, Buoyancy Aid, Tuition, Insurance & Complimentary Towel
Hire Prices: £40 per half hour session on all PWC's
Membership Details: Annual Membership: £400
Day Membership: £30
RYA Training Centre: £130 (Own PWC) £150 (Centre PWC)
Facilities: Clubhouse, Double Concrete Slipway, Showers / Toilets, Food, TV, Kids Play / Swimming area, Shop with Skis, Clothing Parts & Accessories, Storage & RYA Training Centre
Comments: An established family based safe location with excellent facilities which make for a great day out!
Authorised Dealers: Lagoona Park PWC Sales Outlet |
| 11. Lochview Motel & Restaurant |
Contact: Steve Bean
Address: Crocketford, Dumfries DG2 8RF
Tel/Fax: 01556 690281/ 01556 690277
Website: www.lochviewmotel.co.uk
Directions: On A75 9 miles past Dumfries (West)
Opening: 8.30am - Whenever
Type/Size of Water: Over 100 acres fresh water
Craft for Hire: Jet Skis week days only
Membership Details: N/A
Day Launch fee(s): £12
Comments: email info@lochviewmotel.co.uk
Facilities: Restaurant, late bar, waterside drinks terrace, waterside en suite rooms, camping & caravanning site, static caravans for hire.
Authorised Dealer: N/A |
| 12. Action Watersports |
Contact: Simon Raine
Address: Lake 1, Dengemarsh Road, Lydd, Kent TN29 9JH
Tel/Fax: 01797 321885 or 07733 225779
Website: www.actionwatersports.co.uk
Directions: 15 miles from Ashford M20 junc 10, 5mls from Cambar and from Folkestone. Follow signs to Lydd
Opening: Call to confirm
Type/Size of Water: 24 acre lake. Separate areas for stand ups and sit downs
Courses: RYA Certificate of Competency
Craft for Hire: Jet Skis experience, RYA training days
Hire Prices: £125 for day course
Hire Includes: Wetsuit, buoyancy aid
Membership Details: £340 stand up, £390 sit down
Day Launch fee(s): No additional launch fee
Comments: Friendly, fun atmosphere run by skiers, for skiers. Water ski and wakeboard lessons available behind water ski boats. Beginners to experts welcome lessons available behind tournament water ski boats. Beginners to experts welcome
Facilities: Freshwater Lake, RYA Training, comprehensively stocked pro shop. Repairs and servicing in lakeside workshop. Clubhouse with hot and cold refreshments, changing rooms, toilets, parking.
Authorised Dealer: O’Neill, Body Glove, Neilpryde, Jobe, Blindside, Liquid Force, O’Brien, Skat Trak, Quiksilver, Hammond Drysuits |
| 13. Eastbourne PW Association |
Tel/Mobile: 01323 507833 / 07766 920194
Day Launch fee(s): £15 per ski up to 3 persons . £10 any extra riders (at clubs discretion). £25 2 day weekend |
| 14. Tattershall Lakes Jet Ski Centre |
Contact: Barry Holloway
Address: Tattershall, Sleaford Road, Tattershall, Lincs
Tel/Fax: 01526 344758/ 01526 348800
Directions: A1/A153 Sleaford/Skegness
Website: www.xtremeleisure.co.uk
Opening: Summer 10am til 7pm. Winter 10am til dusk
Type/Size of Water: Lake
Craft for Hire: N/A
Hire Prices: N/A
Hire Includes: Wetsuit, lifejackets, helmets and instruction
Membership Details: £430 PA for family (up to 2 skis), £380 PA for single membership (1 ski).
Day Launch fee(s): £35 Sat & Sun. Weekdays &30
Facilities: Car park, launch ramp, funcourse & diner, sauna, jacuzzi & steam room
Authorised Dealer: Slippery, Fox, Gul, Bombardier Quads, Ram Quads & Weird Fish. |
| 15. Kingsbury Jet Bike Centre |
Contact: Phil Watson
Address: Kingsbury Water Park, Bodymoor Heath Lane, Sutton Coldfield, west Midlands, B76 0DY
Tel/Fax: 01827 874815 or mob 07779 994999
Directions: Approx. 2 miles from J9 of the M42. Follow signs for Kingsbury (A4097)
Website: www.jetsport.co.uk
Opening: 10am - 7pm (Thurs - Sun & Bank Holiday Mondays)
Type/Size of Water: Inland, 42 acres
Craft for Hire: No hire at present
Membership Details: 2/3 seaters - £495 per year. Solos - £435 per year (both inc up to 4 riders)
Day Launch fee(s): 2/3 seaters - £30 per day (£10 additional drivers), solos - £25 per day (£10 additional drivers)
Comments: Situated in 600 acre park, easily accessible
Facilities: Shop, RYA Training centre, used ski sales, showers, changing rooms, food available, parking and patio.
Authorised Dealer: Good selection of used skis for sale (demonstrations available) |
| 16. Stubbers Adventure Centre |
Contact: Bob Edwards
Address: Ockendon Road, Upminster, Essex, RM14 2TY
Tel/Fax: 01708 224753/ 01708 224500
Website: www.stubbers.co.uk
Directions: Upmister, 5 mins from junction 29 M25
Opening: 9-8pm
Type/Size of Water: Lake, 22 acres
Craft for Hire: N/A
Membership Details: Must register before launching, must have RYA certificate of competency and evidence of insurance. £30 registration fee. Thereafter pay per launch: 90mins £15 180mins - £25. Must pre-book
Day Launch fee(s) for non members: For full details contact centre
Facilities: Toilet, showers, easy access, full safety cover.
Authorised Dealer: N/A |
| 17. Fosse Hill Jet Ski Centre |
Contact: Janet
Address: Fosse Hill Jet Ski Centre, Catwick Lane, Brandesburton, East Yorkshire
Tel/Fax: 01964 542608/ 01964 543010
Website: www.fossehill.co.uk or www.onlinewatersports.co.uk
Directions: Mile off the A165 Hull to Bridlington Road
Opening: 9am - 5pm, 7 days a week
Type/Size of Water: 25 acres
Craft for Hire: N/A
Membership Details: From £320 Solo, £350 sit down
Day Launch fee(s): £25 per day, £15 after 5pm
Facilities: Shop, Sales (wetsuits, etc...), bar, food, camping, caravanning, play area
Authorised Dealer: Kawasaki, Yamaha, Sea Doo. Always a large selection of used craft in stock. |
| 18. Westhorpe Watersports Centre |
Contact: Roger and Janice Randall
Address: Westhorpe Farm, Little marlow, Bucks, SL7 3RQ
Tel/Fax: 01628 7800/ 01628 486617 or mob 07984 494845
Website: www.westhorpewatersports.co.uk or www.bucksjetski.co.uk
Directions: Off A4155 Marlow to Bourne, Down Narrow Lane, through farm club house on left
Opening: 9am - 9pm or dusk (which ever comes first) March to December
Type/Size of Water: 19 acre lake
Craft for Hire: Corporate days only
Membership Details: £250 per person, PA
Day Launch fee(s): Mon - Sat £25 per day, £20 half day, £15 evening, Sun & Bank Holidays £30 per day, £20 half day, £20 evening
Comments: RYA listing centre. Established 1990, friendly atmosphere, catering for the whole family. Insurance up to £1m required
Facilities: Hot and cold food, bar camping, toilets, showers, concrete slipway, parking
Authorised Dealer: Jet Pilot, CSR, Dirty Dog, Line 1, Base, Spider, Obolle Eyewear |
| 19. Personal Watercraft Centre |
Contact: Keith, Dean or Annee Raymond
Address: Personal Watercraft Centre, Essex Jetskis, Shipyard Estate, Brighlingsea, Essex, CO7 0AR
Tel/Fax: 01206 303333
Website: www.essexjetskis.com
Directions: Between Colchester and Clacton-on-Sea, B1029 to Brightlingsea
Opening: 7 days a week
Type/Size of Water: Launch from public Harbour. All tide access.
Craft for Hire: N/A
Membership Details: £495 annual Park and Ride (see website for details)
Day Launch fee(s) for non members: £20 for tractor launch. Harbour fees £13 per day
Comments: Essex Jetskis tractor launch includes parking and safe storage of trailer. Fresh water for flush through.
Facilities: RYA training (powerboat - PWC from summer 06). Showers, changing rooms, loos, snacks safety equipment, jet ski sales, servicing, maintenance, repairs, trailer servicing, etc. Friendly people! |
| 20. The Watercraft Centre |
Address: The Watercraft Centre, Llewellyn's Quay The Dock, Port Talbot, Wales
Tel/Fax: 01639 899022/ 01639 898022 or mob 07971 258199
Website: www.waleswatercraftcentre.com
Email: sales@waleswatercraftcentre.com
Opening: Open all year. Shop opening hours: Mon - Fri 9 till 5.30, Sat 10 till 5.30 Sun 10 till 4.00 (summertime only)
Craft for Hire: Yamaha and Kawasaki
Day Launch fee(s): one person ski: £30.00 for 30 mins (stand up type); two person ski: £35.00 for 30 mins; 3 seater: £50.00 for 1hr; 2+3 seater: £25.00 for 2nd hr
Comments: Essex Jetskis tractor launch includes parking and safe storage of trailer. Fresh water for flush through.
Facilities: Friendly and helpful staff able to offer anything from technical advice to good trip ideas. |
| 21. Jersey Sea Sport Centre |
Contact: Geoff Spencer Tucker
Address: La Cache, Trinity, Jersey, JE3 5DG
Tel/Fax: 07797 738180 / 01534 865231
Email: geoff@jerseyseasport.com
Website: www.jerseyseasport.com
Directions: Located at La Haule Slip, St. Aubin. Travelling from St. Helier to St. Aubin, it’s the last slipway before St. Aubin’s Village. Look for the signs by the beach café, Crusoe’s Cabin, opposite La Haule Manor Hotel. Bus routes 9, 12, 12a, 15 (ask to be dropped at La Haule Slip.)
Opening: May until mid September. 0930-1700
Craft for Hire: For Corporate and group bookings we have 8 three-seater "ride-on" type jetskis, 1 sports model jetski, 2 "stand-up" type jet skis, a Surf-Jet motorised surfboard and 2 powerful skiboats
Day Launch fee(s): £28 per 30 minutes, plus £8 per extra passenger (£5 if passenger is under 12), (self drive age 12+ at our discretion),( Driver age 16+ when taking passengers), PLUS: solo stand-up (Yamaha Super jet) and solo Surf-Jet (motorized surfboard!), a challenge to learn, but huge FUN!
£26 per 30 minutes (self drive age 12+ at our discretion), (Surf-Jet age 11 +)
Facilities: RYA training (Personal Watercraft, Powerboat courses and Certificates of Competence). Wetsuits, lifejackets and all equipment supplied. |
| 22. Frodsham Watersports Ski Centre |
Address: 128 Bridge Lane, Frodsham, Cheshire WA6 7HZ
Tel: 01928 733187
Website: www.lagoonaparkcheshire.moonfruit.com
Directions: Located just 2 mins from junction 12 of the M56
Opening: Open 7 days a week Monday - Sat 9am - 5pm Sunday 10am - 4pm
Type/Size of water: Just under a mile of non tidal fresh water river
Facilities: Safe water training centre, teach waterskiing and wakeboarding. Clubhouse overlooking fresh water river, changing rooms with shower facilities, food available at all times with Bbq's throughout the summer, Sky Television |
| 24. All Hallows Yacht Club |
Contact: Mark
Address: The Sea Front, All Hallows-on-Sea, Rochester, Kent ME3 9SY
Tel: 07860 467995
Email: info@ayc.uk.com
Website: www.ayc.uk.com
Day launch fee(s): Day launch available. Call for info. |
| 25. Cornwall Jetskier Club |
Contact: Chairman Sean Botheras
Address: Hayle, Cornwall
Tel: 07903 757381
Email: cornwalljetski@dsl.pipex.com
Website: www.cornwalljetskierclub.org
Faciliities: Membership required for launching, holiday and week passes available. DataTag and insurance mandatory. |
| 26. Beachside Leisure Centre |
Address: Bowleaze Cove, Weymouth, Dorset
Tel: 01305 833216
Website: www.bowleaze.co.uk
Day launch fee(s): £15 must provide proof of insurance
Membership: Seasonal membership £180
Faciliities: Cafe, bar, shop, take away, dive centre, go karting, amusements, ample seafront parking. |
| 27. Whittington Marine Launching |
Address: Gloucester Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex
Tel: 07973 839379
Email: didhardy@tiscali.co.uk
Faciliities: Cafe, bar, shop, take away, dive centre, go karting, amusements, ample seafront parking. |
| 28. Green Grass Park |
Address: Hempholme Lane, Hempholme, Brandesburton, East Yorkshire YO25 8NB
Tel/Mobile: 01964 542112 / 07903 658222
Website: www.greengrasspark.co.uk
Hire: £35 for 25min inclusive of wetsuit |
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