Inflatable dinghy on Lake Windemere - advice needed please

Looks like I live in Applethwaite really (although it was Birthwaite and Heathwaite which combined to make Windermere)


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Millbeck Stock was the boundary between Bowness and Applethwaite, apparently. Millbeck flowed through the garden at Stockghyll Cottage, where we lived and we now live a bit North of there.
It seems Applethwaite was a township that included Birthwaite and Heathwaite.
Although the settlements of Windermere and Bowness have merged into one built-up area, their historical origins were quite distinct. Bowness was a long-established village, clustering around the late-medieval parish church; Windermere was a new settlement which grew up around the rail terminus from 1847. Each was designated a separate Urban District in 1894, Windermere absorbing much of Applethwaite CP; Bowness being carved out of part of Undermillbeck. In 1905 the two were merged into one urban district. The remaining parts of Undermillbeck were absorbed into Bowness and Crook CPs in 1935. Since the 19th century, the economy of both towns has been based on tourism.
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chanelyacht said:
If you get into difficulty, it's 999 and ask for Coastguard - yes, Coastguard. We do cover Windermere :encouragement:
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I often wonder how assistance could be most quickly obtained, e.g. man overboard during winter. Would the coast guard be raised if the Lake Wardens have gone home or are there any on-call procedures for wardens or rangers in this scenario?
 
The coastguard calls the Warden. If you have the warden's number in your phone it can be quicker.
I was at Coniston one day doing some pics for the YHA and got involved in a multiple canoe capsize rescue (not our group).
The warden on the lake (slightly different set-up to Windermere, but still South Lakes District Council) told me he got a call from the coastguard alerting him to the problem after we had all got safely to shore.

That may have been a response to a member of the public calling, after the rescue was under way of course.
 
Avocet said:
Of course, if you DID take the scenic route, it would take you very close to Derwentwater, which is quite shallow and sheltered for small craft, and has several little islands to explore (Except the one with the big mansion house on it).

Launching is something I've done from Nichol End Marine and they have a little coffee shop right at the water's edge (literally)! They don't charge much for a launch, but not sure about outboards:

http://www.nicholend.co.uk/launching/

Very friendly bunch and a little chandlery too.
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Back from our travels and had a fantastic time - thankful for the few extra days of leave from work to recover. Went with your suggestion in the end Avocet, with a detour to Derwentwater; beautiful little spot :) and a lot more forgiving than Windermere seemed given the weather forescasts. We launched the dinghy (£8 daypass w/out trailer for info) and managed to get one very wriggly dog in with no hiccups! The heavens opened on the return to the shore and we got positively drenched, which was all delightful and part of the fun until we realised we'd be sharing the car with a damp dog...mmm!

The cabin at Carlisle was so peaceful, it's perched right on the River Lyne so coupled with the forest setting and the hot tub it's a perfect place for fishermen & their widows! see http://www.fishinghideaway.co.uk/ It's our second time and certainly won't be the last...perhaps we'll do a boating stint at Windermere on the drive up next year.

Thanks once again for all of the helpful suggestions and advice, it really made our trip :)
 
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