National Watersports Festival

It’s the 12th National Watersports Festival at Rutland Water this weekend!

The Event which takes place over 3 days has so many watersports activities including taster sessions in sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, diving and stand up paddle boarding, windsurf and stand up paddle boarding, live music and a pro clinic covering everything from freestyle techniques to perfecting the gybe

Whilst many people will come for the whole 3 day event, you are able to attend for a day at a cost of £7.50 payable at the entrance (use the Empingham entrance, Sykes Lane) The price includes your parking tickets and taster sessions in windsurfing, dinghy sailing, kayaking and paddle boarding (SUP). There are lots of food & drink stall too. (Please note there is a minimum age of 8 years for windsurfing, dingy, kayak & SUP).

Unfortunately we are fully booked this weekend. However, if you are visiting the area and are looking for accommodation, then why not consider a stay at Puddle Cottage? The 4 star self catering cottage is located in the charming village of Edith Weston on the South shore of Rutland Water and is also within 8 miles of the market towns of Oakham, Stamford and Uppingham. The cottage can comfortable sleep 2 people in 1 bedroom (which can be presented as either a super king sized bed or two full size single beds) and includes facilities such as dishwasher, tumble dryer and a flat screen TV and free WIFI for our guests. Well behaved dogs are also very welcome.

For more details please visit our website www.puddle-cottage.co.uk or call Anna on 07734175291. We would be delighted to welcome you to Rutland Water.