Windermere to host first ever Boat Show

Windermere Marina Village © Cumbria Tourism

The first ever Windermere Boat Show will take place next month (20-22 March), with a range of sail and power boats on display - from sports vessels to 40 foot motor cruisers.

Free to attend, the new three-day event at Northern England's largest inland marina has been organised by Shepherds Marine and Windermere Marina Village in what is hoped to be the first of a series of annual Boat Shows on the lake.

Among the prestigious models on display will be the award-winning Sealine F380, alongside luxurious Four Winns speed boats, Jeanneau sail boats and the Haines 32 cruiser among others. It is aimed at people who are new to boating, as well as those who are more experienced and want to chat informally to boating experts about the latest trends and innovations.

Jason Dearden, Managing Director at Shepherds Marine and Windermere Marina Village, says: "This will be the first ever boat show on England's largest natural lake. There is a thriving boating community here in Cumbria and this will be a great opportunity to look at a selection of both sail and power boats. It's also a chance for visitors to chat to our friendly boating experts and other like-minded people, and to take a tour of Northern England's largest inland marina."

The new Windermere Boat Show will run 10am to 6pm, Friday 20 - Sunday 22 March. All the action will take place just behind the reception area at Windermere Marina Village. Free parking is available on site and The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant will be open for business throughout.

The Marina itself has seen significant investment over the past two years. As well providing 400 moorings for sail boats and motor cruisers all year-round, it is home to a wide selection of holiday cottages and apartments – recently boosted by the opening of 13 luxury waterside penthouses which can accommodation between 2 and 10 people.

Enthusiasm is also continuing to grow for the now annual Windermere Sailing Regatta Series, with the next event of the 2015 season due to get underway on Saturday 25 April.

Future regatta dates are: 30 May, 20 June, 25 July, 15 August and 26 September 2015.