FirstAway
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We had a 25 footer on Windermere for about 15 years before we retired four years ago. We got to know the regulars on the lake and made some good friends who we still keep in touch with, some of whom come out to sail with us in Greece. It must be said that after this period of time we were getting a bit bored with the lake, and Windermere is the largest and most varied of them, but it suited our purposes while we were working.
Windermere has the advantage (?) that there are more attractions within easy reach to amuse the family over the inevitable wet weekends. In general though I would say don’t stress about it, pick a lake and try it for a year and if you want something quieter or more interesting, just trail to a different lake the following year.
As for the weather, they are all surrounded by hills so the wind will be flukey and gusty at times but nothing out of the ordinary.
Whichever you choose, best of luck.
Windermere has the advantage (?) that there are more attractions within easy reach to amuse the family over the inevitable wet weekends. In general though I would say don’t stress about it, pick a lake and try it for a year and if you want something quieter or more interesting, just trail to a different lake the following year.
As for the weather, they are all surrounded by hills so the wind will be flukey and gusty at times but nothing out of the ordinary.
Whichever you choose, best of luck.