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Welcome To Waterskiing at Llangorse Lake

Llangorse Lake in Mid Wales is a natural lake of approximately 400 acres which allows Waterskiing and Wakeboarding for ski boat owners.
Bring your own boat and equipment, stay on our campsite or hire one of our luxury static caravans and waterski or wakeboard in an idyllic setting in the Brecon Beacons. There are zoning arrangements in place to help protect the wildlife and rules listed below to ensure the enjoyment of the lake by all.

Ski boats must register at Lakeside Reception, pay launch and permit charges these are available daily, for 5 days or seasonally.

Documents required when registering:

• Llangorse Lake Permit Application Form - Word - PDF
• BWSW Membership
• Insurance
• Proof of completion of either the BWSW Ski Boat Driver 1 (SBD1) course or the RYA’s Powerboat Level 2 course

Seasonal permit discount is only for Lakeside static caravan owners. Not for short stays.  

Lake permits are not for commerical use. 

SEASONAL PERMITS

For powerboats for waterskiing are valid from 14/03/23 to  09/11/23

DAILY PERMITS

Can be bought individually on a daily basis or in blocks of five consecutive days when a 20% discount will be given.

SPECIAL OFFER

If you camp on our site or stay in one of our caravans and buy 5 consecutive day permits we will not charge the normal launching fee.

RULES

Prior to Arrival

1. Only members of British Water Ski & Wakeboard (Tel: 01932 579935 - bwsw.org.uk) will be permitted to buy permits to ski etc on the lake, proof of membership is necessary. A BWSW member must be present in the boat at all times when skiing or wakeboarding etc.
2. Proof of power boat insurance, including minimum 3rd party indemnity of at least £3,000,000 is necessary. Any person driving the boat must be insured.
3. The registered boat owner must provide proof of completion of either the British Water Ski and Wakeboard Association’s Ski Boat Driver 1 (SBD1) course or the RYA’s Powerboat Level 2 course.
4. The boat driver must have completed either the British Water Ski and Wakeboard Association’s Ski Boat Driver 1 (SBD1) course, the RYA’s Powerboat Level 2 course or be under instruction from someone who has completed one of the above courses. When providing instruction to a driver without a qualification, the person providing instruction must be positioned next to the driver.
5. The registered owner of the boat is responsible for the actions and safety of everyone on the boat.
6. Ballast tanks and boats should be sanitised prior to arrival at the Lake to prevent invasive species spread.
7. No new registration of boats over 22ft. All new boats over 20ft - details must be sent through to us at least 5 days before arrival so details can be checked for suitability.
8. The Company and their Agents reserve the right to ban any boat or person from using the lake for power boat and water-skiing purposes and to impose any time and or zoning conditions whenever they deem necessary.
9. Any driver and observer must meet the requirements set out by your insurer.
10. Any activity undertaken must be in accordance with your insurance.
11. All engines must be properly silenced. Water scooters, Jet Skis, Jet Bikes, Hovercraft, Hydrofoils and paragliding are not acceptable and are banned on the lake together with any abnormally noisy craft. If there is any question or dispute as to what is classified as abnormally noisy or unsuitable craft or equipment, then this shall be the decision of the Company, or their Agents and their decision shall be final.

On Arrival

1. Permits to ski on the lake are obtainable at Lakeside shop.

Season permits will cover the period from the 14th March to the 9th November and may be used at all times in accordance with the time limits imposed.

1. There are 'no go' areas on the lake, which are marked in red and yellow on the map and by red and yellow buoys and/or red posts on the lake. It is necessary to be aware of these ‘no go’ areas before you launch your craft.
2. Activity restricted zoning is enforced on the lake during certain time periods. This means some activities are not possible during certain periods of the day or in certain areas. Please see the table and map attached to see what activities are possible.
3. Ballasted boats should keep 100m from the reed edge and east of the line marked B on the activity restricted zoning map.
4. The lake is closed for waterskiing etc between the 9th November and the 14th March.
5. Access to the jetty areas is for launching / recovery purposes only. Cars, trailers etc must be removed to a car park at all other times.

On The Lake

1. Waterskiing etc to be confined to the period beginning one hour after sunrise and ending one hour before sunset or between 6:00 AM and 9:00 PM. whichever is the lesser.
2. The speed limit of 8 kilometres per hour (5 mph) must be observed at all times unless towing a skier, wakeboarder or inflatable or recovering a skier from the water.
3. Power boats and water skiers etc will not be allowed to take-off or land within 200 yards of the launching area (jetties) and the speed limit of 8 kilometres per hour (5 mph) must be observed at all times within the launching area.
4. When leaving the launching area, all powerboats must proceed in an anticlockwise direction and keep this direction as a general rule around the lake. P-turns should not be used without agreement and understanding of other ski-boats etc using the lake.
5. When towing a water skier or inflatable etc, each boat must have a driver and an observer both of whom must be not less than 16 years of age one being at least 18 years of age. An exception is made for observers over 14 years of age who have completed the LLWSC young observer course (subject to this being allowed in your boat insurance terms and conditions).
6. No more than six boats are to be actively engaged in towing a skier etc at any one time. On Sundays after 5:00 PM, no more than five boats are to be actively engaged in towing a skier/ wakeboarder etc at any one time.
7. Between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM the lake will be divided into 2 zones:
   Zone A skiing, kneeboarding and Slalom use.
   Zone B Wakeboarding,
   Wake Surfing and inflatables etc (when permitted see table and map below).
   These Zones will only be active when boats involved in more than one activity type are active. Exception for LLWSC organised courses with agreement of Lake management.
8. Skiing etc is not permitted between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM on Sundays and bank holiday Mondays.
9. No inflatable devices on Sundays or before 11:00 AM on Saturdays
10. A red flag must be flown any time there is a person/skier in the water.
11. Boats should not produce excessive wakes & must keep a safe distance from other lake users. Ballast should not be used when it will adversely affect other lake users e.g. busy periods like Saturday afternoon.
12. Ballasted tanks in boats should only be used (filled) east of the line drawn between The Island (Crannog) and the end of the wood below the Rectory on the Llangasty shore Line B on Map. Filling tanks should not start until this line and emptied before re-passing.
13. No person shall drive or be in charge of a speedboat whilst unfit to do so through drink or drugs.
14. A kill cord must be worn whilst operating a speed boat.
15. No boat may be driven by any person less than 16 years of age.
16. No bow riding allowed and all other general safety rules for water use must be observed at all time

Refunds for interruptions caused by events outside of our control e.g. blue green algae , will be at the management’s discretion.

Activity restricted zoning table & map

Activity Not Allowed.

Activity Allowed.

*Start and finish timings are affected by sunrise and sunset and should be adjusted accordingly, see rules.

** Zones only active if more than one type of activity taking place.

WE STRONGLY ADVISE ALL LAKE USERS TO WEAR BUOYANCY AIDS