ABOUT KIELDER WATER
Kielder Water is the largest man-made lake in Northern Europe by capacity.
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The initial plans for Kielder were formed in the 1960s and were approved by Parliament in 1974. The schemes original aim was to help with the unexpected increase in demand of water for the industrial economy.
The reservoir holds 200 billion litres of water and is owned by Northumbrian Water. In building the reservoir, the Kielder valley was flooded and the reservoir was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1982.
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Kielder water is 11km long and the dam at one end is 1.2km long and 52m high. This dam holds back water covering a surface area of 2,740 acres
ABOUT OUR CLUB
Nothing happens in any club without a number of enthusiastic volunteers, and our club is no different.
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Skiing on Kielder – The lake was full before 1983, when water sports were introduced. In 1993, skiers obtained their own clubhouse, right next to the ski area, in Kielder Waterside Park. Now the action can be seen from the clubhouse, for those having a rest.
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The ski bay is approx 120 acres (which is quite large), and it is sheltered from the prevailing winds. Speed limit in the Ski areas is 36 mph but on most of the lake it is 7mph. When east winds blow, another area for skiing is available on the north shore which gives shelter for members to continue their sport. The water is available all year round, from 9am till dusk, seven days a week.
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Skiing and Wakeboard Facilities - The club maintains a six buoy slalom course.
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Jetty & Boat Park - A large jetty is also located right outside the clubhouse, which accommodates up to eight ski boats. It is rare to see that many boats at once, even on a Sunday. Boats can be stored on site in an open fenced area with a locked gate, and are launched down either of two close-by slipways.
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Who Uses It? - The Club is mainly for Boat Owners (Families and Individuals) and those who help operate them, as currently, there is no ‘Club Boat’. However, many of the boats in the Club are jointly owned to cut capital costs. There is a large spread of people from individuals to families to cooperating groups who hope for good weather every weekend.
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Improvement - Over the years, we have seen many youngsters take up the sport with enthusiasm, with our youngest entering a slalom comp, aged eight.
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Clubhouse Facilities – Our log cabin has good changing facilities, showers and toilets (Male, Female & differently abled). There is an open plan Galley, café area and relaxing seated area which can become a play pen for younger members!
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The space surrounding the building is a work area on one side, with picnic/barbeque opposite. Yes, the sun can shine on our ‘Costa del Kielder’.
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Kielder Waterside is being developed very carefully and tastefully. As well as the location of the Ski club, it has a Caravan site, Holiday Log Cabins, Restaurant and Bar, Swimming Pool (indoor), Camp Site, Crazy Golf, Bird of prey centre, Fishing, Bike Hire, Ferry Trips and many more features. The site is managed by Northumbrian Water Ltd.