Where We Sail

On Thursdays we sail at Paxton Lakes, Little Paxton, St Neots  On Sunday morning we sail at Cawcutts lake Histon near Cambridge

Sailing at Paxton Lakes

We are Group Members of the Paxton Lakes Sailing Club and as such are able to sail on the lake at any time. However, access to the lake is controlled by two locked gates. There is no restriction on the types of models sailed at Paxton, except no IC. There are some special rules which we apply to this lake so please be sure to check these on the Rules page of this site.

There is no postcode for the sailing club, but PE19 6ET, the postcode of the nearby Nature Reserve, will get you close, or see the map below.  The What3words location for the first gate is ///munch.thousands.uses 

The easiest route is the one in blue – follow signs to “The North” and turn right at the next turning past the Nature Reserve sign.  Follow the road round until you see the lake, the entrance is some 50 yards further on the left.

The red route takes you through the village following signs for the Nature Reserve. Turn sharp left at the reserve Car Park up a road marked “Quarry & Works Only”, and with an Aqua Park sign. The entrance is about 50 yards on the right.

There are no restrictions on fast electric boats at Paxton, but IC boats are not allowed. Although the sailing club have not imposed any restrictions on our use of their lake, we plan to use it primarily on the First Tuesday of each month, and on Thursdays. All members are given the padlock combinations. Please remember that the Club rules require two adults to be present when sailing at either lake.

If you would like to visit us at this site please contact a Committee Member to check what days we sail.

On Sundays we sail at Cawcutts Lake, Histon with Impington. To fnd us, leave the A14 at Junction 32 and follow the B1049 signposted Histon and Impington. In approx 400 yards turn into the  Holiday Inn. The entrance to the lake is immediately on the right. The what3words address for the entrance is ///begin.tight.ahead  Access is controlled by two gates, each with a combination padlock. The combination is only given to paid up members. If you would like to visit us, please contact a member of the Committee who will arrange to meet you at the gate.

Car Parking at Cawcutts is beyond the two locked gates, at the lakeside.  There are basic facilities.

Rules for Cawcutts Lake

1. No boats to be put on the water before 9 am. Please do not arrive at the lake before 8 am.

2 Before starting to sail familiarise yourself with the location of any fishermen, and ensure you give their equipment a wide berth. In particular if they are casting into the lake, avoid crossing the line of cast.

3. High Speed and Fast boats to be throttled back, and kept to areas of the lake away from fishermen. FAST ELECTRIC BOATS are not permitted.