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All powered boats on Windermere, whether in use, moored, for private use or business must have a current Windermere Registration. This includes any boat with an outboard or electric motor or any other mechanical means of propulsion.

All powered vessels must be registered and display numbers and annual marks as prescribed to be compliant with the Windermere registration byelaws. Failure to do so is a breach of the byelaws and results in the master of the vessel being liable to prosecution.

Current fees

£48.00 for new registrations
£10 for a full set of self-adhesive registration numbers – postage included
£36.00 for registration renewals
£48.00 to transfer the registration into a new owner’s name
£1 for a replacement single self-adhesive registration number

For replacement single self-adhesive numbers (£1 each), to transfer the registration into a new owner’s name or to change your address, please contact: windermere.registration@lakedistrict.gov.uk or call 01539 724555

All registrations are valid from 1 January to 31 December.

How to register your boat for Windermere

New Windermere boat registrations can be made online.

You will be asked to enter your customer number which will be on the email or letter we send you asking for renewal. This is in accordance with Windermere Byelaw 5.2.

New registrations and renewals can no longer be undertaken at Ferry Nab.

Please allow 10 days for your boat numbers and annual marks to be sent to you, your registration is only complete once the mark and numbers are on your boat.

How to renew your Windermere boat registration

Renew your Windermere boat registration online.

You will be asked to enter your customer number which will be on the email or letter we send you asking for renewal. This is in accordance with Windermere Byelaw 5.2.

Display of numbers and annual marks

Registration numbers and annual marks must be displayed in accordance with the Windermere lake byelaws. Failure to do so may result in enforcement action.

Please read our guide to design and display of numbers and annual marks.

Small Ships Register

The exemption for vessels registered on the Small Ships Register ended in April 2011. All powered vessels must now be registered with the Windermere Registration Scheme.

When you sell your registered boat

Registered owners have a legal obligation, under the Windermere Lake Byelaws 2008 to notify us in writing within 14 days of the sale or disposal of the vessel.

Please send us the date of transfer and the name and address of the new owner (plus phone numbers and an email address if you have them) to windermere.registration@lakedistrict.gov.uk.

Address:

Windermere Registration
LDNPA
Murley Moss
Oxenholme Road
Kendal
LA9 7RL

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Staying safe on the water

It's important to stay safe when heading out onto the water. Take a look at safety on our boating page for tips on installing carbon monoxide detectors and how to use a kill cord and life jacket.

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