Places to sail speedboats in London

[Simon Anderson 1Participant @simonanderson1]

Hi All,

I am very new to boating, but would like to find somewhere to sail a speedboat – seems that is much harder than I realised – so many ponds are restricted and do not allow any model boats at all.

In London (especially south west London), can anyone please suggest a few places where speedboats can be used?

Thanks very much.

Simon

[Simon Anderson 1Participant @simonanderson1]

Please help with suggestions for places to sail speedboats in London

[Ray Wood 3Participant @raywood3]

Hi Simon,

When you say Speed boats do you mean fast electric powered or internal combustion ??

Regards Ray

[Simon Anderson 1Participant @simonanderson1]

Hi Ray,

Thanks for responding – greatly appreciated.

It's an electric powered (3s lipo) boat – my first one is the Joysway Mad Flow, for example.

After looking around I realised most general ponds/water bodies in parks are typically not welcoming of any model boats of any variety so I am wondering which places are "boat friendly" – otherwise my new hobby is "dead in the water" before it's even begun!

Simon

[Ray Wood 3Participant @raywood3]

Hi Simon,

You may have to join a club, I would recommend Pheonix MBC they have the use of a Lake at Silvermere golf club just off the A3 inside the M25. nice bunch of guys

Bushy park is ok too , Ashley runs fast electric boats there, but I think you would know that ??

Regards Ray

[Simon Anderson 1Participant @simonanderson1]

Hi Ray,

Thanks for the information – I will definitely reach out to the club.

I had enquired if speed boats were welcome at bushy park but don’t think I saw a response – no problem I will make it down there one time as well (although Mother’s Day this week might rule out this Sunday as an option!)

Thanks for your help.

Simon

[Dave Cooper 6Participant @davecooper6]

Hi Simon,

Being a bit pedantic for a moment, I'm not sure how anyone would actually 'sail' a speedboat – I suspect you mean 'operate'…

But anyway, if speed really is your thing, you could have a look at some of the very advanced hydrofoil yachts which are reaching incredible speeds nowadays. World record attempts (full-size) are now being attempted I believe.

In model form, these would probably fall outside the "Beginner" category – but, for a future project maybe ?

Definitely join a club – those guys will have already ironed-out most of the problems that beget someone new to the hobby. As a closing note, owners of water sometimes look more favourably on sail power – clean, quiet, kind to the environment etc.

Have fun,

Dave

[Simon Anderson 1Participant @simonanderson1]

Hi Dave,

Thanks for the information and advice – really appreciated.

I’m not necessarily only focused on speed, it just happened my first boat is a fast electric one – maybe as I learn more I’ll get into other types of boats as well.

Simon

[Trevor HollowayParticipant @trevorholloway99134]

Pop down to Bushy Park, we have a rather eclectic variety of watercraft (not all boats) !

Fast electric are ok but not internal combustion.

Free public car park next to the pond (use Hampton Court entrance), all welcome.

[Trevor HollowayParticipant @trevorholloway99134]

Check out Ashley's "Today's boating" thread.

[Simon Anderson 1Participant @simonanderson1]

Hi Trevor,

Thanks for the information – much appreciated. I will come down to Bushy park one Sunday.

Regards,

Simon

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Parking can be difficult if it’s a nice day and the car park can be full by 10 ish.

Arriving at 9 ish recommend .

Ashley

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