Facilities

At Ellingham Lake we have the ideal facilities to keep you happy during your time with us. The club has two ‘Correct Craft Ski Nautique’ competition boats. For slalom skiing and barefooting, we have a fantastic 2010 model European spec 330 hp Ski Nautique 200 (the official towboat for the IWSF World Water Ski Championships), complete with the ‘Zero Off ’ GPS based speed control system, so you get the exact speed you want every time. It represents, without question, a revolution in hull design. It has a wider running surface than its predecessor, creating greater lift and the ultimate "skier's wake" that will be appreciated by skiers at all speeds and rope lengths. The unique hull design provides a softer, flatter wake with a smoother exit, allowing slalom skiers to effectively maintain ski edge, control and direction. The Ski Nautique 200, in closed or open bow, is the ultimate, dedicated three-event ski boat. The wake is ideal for slalom and jump, with a gradual entry that has little effect on the ski. The exclusive Hydro-GateTM softens the peaks of the rooster tail and wakes. And spray is greatly reduced and controlled. Trick skiers will reach new heights with the 200. It creates a clean, smooth table and a defined, single peak wake that lets the skier easily feel the top. There's even a new trick-friendly pylon for those who use a rope-style release. Driving, observing or skiing behind it, you'll discover the next revolution in ski boats - and the Nautique Difference - on your very first pass. If you are new to waterskiing, we have a training bar to make the learning experience that little easier and quicker. As it also has a tower it is also ideal for learning to wakeboard. For more advanced wakeboarding we also have a LPG powered 2005 Correct Craft Super Air Nautique - the official towboat of the WWA National and World Championships. (Note: Both boats are protected by GPS Marine Tracking devices so we know exactly where they are and are alerted should they move off the lake) So no excuses, come on down and try your hand at one of the following disciplines Water-skiing :- We have a full six-buoy competition slalom course, including an inner course. Or you can take it easy around the lake on two skis, one ski or even on trick skis. Wakeboarding:- For the more experienced our Super Air Nautique boat is equipped with the Launch Control System and patented Flight Control Tower that raises the towline to 75 inches above the boat floor, you'll get some serious air off the huge wake. For the less experienced we can empty the ballast tanks or use the Ski Nautique so you get a more gentle introduction. Barefoot skiing:- Experience the exhilaration of skimming across the water with no skis at all. Learn first of all on the bar at the side of the boat and progress through short lines to the full long line. Kneeboarding:- For those of you who feel more at ease not standing but kneeling , come and try this.   Jet Skiing:- Sorry - there is no jetskiing at Ellingham Lake, we only cater for activities behind our club boat. Anyway skiing/wakeboarding are much more fun and challenging!!!! Facilities:- Skis, wetsuits and buoyancy jackets to suit all ages and sizes (well nearly!!) are available for loan at no charge. We have Male and Female heated changing rooms, hot showers, a clubhouse with drinks and snacks and picnic benches where you can sit and watch the action in front of your very eyes, hopefully in glorious sunshine.   Apres-Ski On summer weekends we often have Bar-B-Qs to relax after an enjoyable days skiing. With the sun setting over the back of the lake it's an idyllic setting.