Windsurfing locations near London?

Question

I used to windsurf quite a fair bit, then two years ago I moved down to London and gave the whole thing up. Now I'm bored and I get days off that make me even more bored. I really doubt there will be, but are there any reservoirs/sailing clubs in or around London? The closer the better. I don't drive, so ideally it needs to be reachable by train and maybe a little walk. And hopefully it'll provide a refresher course too.

Is there anything like this nearby or am I asking for the moon on a stick?

Answer 1

There are spots near to London but as I'm at the opposite end of the country I don't know the names of them.

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Answer 2

Lee Valley have facilities for wind surfing! It is in North East London. Walthamstow, Edmonton, Chingford area. I went there as a kid and I remember there being wind surfers! They have lots of reserviors. I remember there being water-skiing, canoeing, and rowing too!

Answer 3

Check www.queenmary.org.uk which has details of sailing in SW London. You can join the club or go day sailing there and they have kit for hire. Phone them - their staff are very helpful.

Answer 4

Moon on a stick, mate. Take up train surfing.

Answer 5

Queen Mary Reservoir and one close by, I cant remember the name but Happy Hobie's used to be there - might still be it is sandwiched between the M 4 and M40 just outside of the M25 sounds delightful I know but not too bad really but at the end of the day they are just ponds compared to the sea.

I have just remebered its Bray Lake at Bray

Answer 6

Yep, you're asking for the moon on a stick. I think the place to go in the UK is Torquay but that's nowhere near London. Maybe you should take on a new activity...like running on a treadmill...not so exciting though...