Coniston Water Boat Covers

Coniston Water is one of the Lake District's most famous lakes, stretching 5.5 miles through a dramatic valley dominated by the craggy peaks of the Old Man of Coniston. The lake is renowned worldwide as the setting for Donald Campbell's ill-fated world water speed record attempt in 1967, and the recovered Bluebird K7 is now displayed at the Ruskin Museum in Coniston village. The elegant Victorian steam yacht Gondola, owned by the National Trust and beautifully restored, regularly crosses the lake, providing a unique spectacle. The lake's eastern shore was home to John Ruskin, the Victorian art critic, whose house Brantwood is open to visitors. Coniston Water is open to private motorboating at restricted speeds (10 mph), making it a popular venue for launch trips, dinghy sailing, and kayaking. The Lake District climate means high annual rainfall, significant wind funnelling down the valley, and cold winters that can ice the lake in severe years. Quality boat covers protecting against rain, UV, and frost are essential for any vessel kept on Coniston Water. UK Boat Covers provides bespoke lake boat covers. No VAT. See our fabric options.