•     Team Building
•     Hen and Stag Parties
•     Birthday celebrations

We have hosted some of the UK’s largest companies and provided a day to remember for many celebrations.

For further details call us on: 07976 214569

Practical tips for your safety and enjoyment

• Please wear soft non-slip shoes.
• We supply all safety equipment.
• Wear warm clothes for cold days.
• No Smoking.
• Remember your camera.
• Although we dine ‎in the comfort of the cabin, the sailing element is outdoors so a waterproof coat and trousers are essential if it’s raining.
• Pets of any description are not permitted on board.

BOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE WEATHER

  We have been sailing with John for many years now and Sail’n Dine is always the first thing we try to book when we come to the Lake District. The... read more experience, John’s company and his food never disappoint. Because he has become so popular, early booking is now an essential, we are currently trying to arrange June 2022!!!!!

marks20212021
1st October 2021

  Great day. John was the perfect host and the experience was excellent. We would highly recommend this to others.

chrisdonnelly
10th June 2022

  This was the second time we have spent the evening with John on "Maddie Too". The group was made up ourselves, two close friends and another couple whom we hadn't... read more met before. The ice was soon broken and we all chatted together whilst John cast...More

SammyC3951
13th June 2018

EXCLUSIVE 90 minute sail 2.30pm–4.00pm Aged 9 +

Charter the skippered yacht for a 90 minute private afternoon sailing experience. Your party can be up to 6 people and you will be guaranteed complete exclusivity of the yacht. Get involved and experience helming the yacht or just sit back and enjoy the stunning scenery unfold around you.

2026 Prices:

EXCLUSIVE HIRE:

Enjoy ‘Maddie Too’ for a 90 minute sail on Windermere

£200 for a party of up to 6 persons

PLEASE NOTE: This is a SAIL ONLY PACKAGE and does NOT include any food or drink.

A selection of beers, gin & tonic, speciality wines, prosecco and champagne can be purchased from our on board bar. Please see the DRINKS MENU page for details

Please go to the BOOKINGS PAGE to check availability and make a booking

Practical tips for your safety and enjoyment

• Please wear soft non-slip shoes.
• We supply all safety equipment.
• Wear warm clothes for cold days.
• No Smoking.
• Remember your camera.
• The sailing element is outdoors so a waterproof coat and trousers are essential if it’s raining.
• Pets of any description are not permitted on board.

BOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE WEATHER

  John's communication during the booking process was excellent as was his welcome aboard. It was a perfect evening sail and dinner experience. The food was delicious and each course... read more explained as he served. The weather even behaved itself and added to the enjoyment of the occasion. John talked us through the geography and history of the area as we sailed. We will definitely book again.

tel4dfamily
30th August 2022

  John was very efficient, professional, knowledgeable, and above all had such a friendly manner which put everyone at ease, it felt like we had known him for years! The sailing... read more experience was great, John included everyone in as much or as little as they wanted to do, and to finish off John had prepared a lovely home cooked meal, including his Mum’s Teabread!! All in all a very relaxing, interesting experience, definitely a must do if your in the Lakes!

angeparton2012
1st October 2021

  I booked this as a surprise for my husbands 40th birthday with 3 friends & we all had a wonderful time. A lovely way to spend a few hours, very... read more relaxing & we enjoyed a superb lunch. John made this a very enjoyable experience, with the added bonus that my husband was able to sail the yacht. We will definitely be back to try an evening dine ‘n’ sail experience.

nemmy100
24th September 2019

10.30am–1.30pm OR 3pm-6pm Ploughman’s Sailing Experience Aged 9 +

After a tour of Bowness Bay we hoist the sails and enjoy the peace and quiet as we explore Windermere. Sit back, relax and enjoy the amazing scenery or get completely involved with trimming the sails and helming the ocean going yacht.

After 90 minutes, we drop the sails, find a quiet spot in one of Windermere’s many bays, relax and enjoy a very extensive, locally sourced ploughman’s meal.

A selection of beers, gin & tonic, speciality wines, prosecco and champagne can be purchased from our on board bar.

We finish with tea or coffee and my Mum’s homemade cake, as we motor back to the marina.

For more details on the Ploughman’s Sailing Experience Menu, please click here.

Please go to the BOOKINGS PAGE to check availability and make a booking

Practical tips for your safety and enjoyment

• Please wear soft non-slip shoes.
• We supply all safety equipment.
• Wear warm clothes for cold days.
• No Smoking.
• Remember your camera.
• Although we dine ‎in the comfort of the cabin, the sailing element is outdoors so a waterproof coat and trousers are essential if it’s raining.
• Pets of any description are not permitted on board.

BOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE WEATHER

  Absolutely fabulous booked evening for next year. John our host was excellent and the food was excellent as well

5christinemason
5th August 2021

  Spent a superb 3 hours out on Windermere on 19’th June with John and his sailing yacht. We had a lovely lunch prepared by John with top quality home made... read more food. He has a wide knowledge of the lake and the surrounding area. We were...More

peterhughes267
22nd June 2018

  We did the lunchtime sail n dine. Although weather was not too good it didn’t spoil a wonderful sail on Windemere followed by lunch on board. John is a first... read more class host and is a fount of knowledge on both sailing and Windemere local history.

David P
10th September 2018