Out of Season at CST
Summer is over, the lake is pretty chilly, but there’s still plenty of reasons to visit.
We’ve lakeside events, venue hire, pilates classes and plenty of homemade cake in the lakeside cafe, and we can still talk about watersports – you just can’t book them online. Visit an activity page to discover what’s possible this winter.
Every booking and bite to eat supports our charity!
Get in touch to see what watersports opportunities are available now the summer is over:
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THE HELFORD RIVER
COME AND HAVE FUN
ON THE WATER
OUR LAKE IS
FULLY ACCESSIBLE
OPEN TO ALL
AGES AND ABILITIES
Our cafe re-opened in February 2024 under the management of our charity, Children’s Sailing Trust, so every sip and nibble goes towards supporting the charitable sailing programme. Our delicious brunch menu is cooked to order and our Special’s Board changes with the tides!
Experience Watersports in Cornwall Accessible | Activities | Adventures | Events
We’re on a mission to bring the best experiences to people of all ages and all abilities with our watersports activities, lakeside activities and range of events here in West Cornwall.
We welcome everyone from 6 to 106 on the water, no matter if you’re a beginner or a pro, physically restricted or visually impaired, unsure or over-excited – everyone deserves to experience the freedom and fun of being out on the water.
Children’s Sailing Trust (CST) operates all adult and youth sailing courses and powerboating from our Helford River location, supported by our new purpose-built site at Trevassack Lake, where the majority of our accessible watersports activities and land-based events take place, just ten minutes from Helston on the Lizard peninsula.
We are Children's Sailing Trust, bringing not-for-profit experiences to everyone, no matter your age or ability. The money we make through CST Experiences goes back to supporting the Trust in providing accessible watersports for school children.
Get Wet!
Dive right into what we’re all about – water activities in Cornwall.
Sailing, powerboats, kayak, stand-up paddleboards, courses, equipment hire and self launch for all ages and abilities. And all with experienced instructors on hand at one of our two locations, river or lake.
Venue Hire
From Taster Days to try out all we have to offer, to hiring our Helston site as a spectacular waterside wedding venue, book the Learning Centre for a corporate event or find out about lessons held at Trevassack Lake, like Pilates by Pip.
Accessible Activities
Our trained instructors are happy to help with all abilities and our adapted craft at Trevassack mean everyone has the chance to get out on the water with ease.
Lakeside facilities include level access, Changing Place changing rooms, hoists and Hearing Loops, catering for a wide range of physical and SEN disabilities.
Where to find Watersports in Cornwall
We are lucky enough to have two waterside locations in Cornwall; Children’s Sailing Trust has operated along the Helford River since 1997 and in 2015 bought Trevassack Quarry, opening late 2021, as an accessible watersports centre around the freshwater lake.