Kids under 12 free watersports at Trevassack Lake, Cornwall

The Children’s Sailing Trust at Trevassack Lake, Cornwall, is encouraging families to join them today (Saturday) between 11am and 3pm.

There is no need to book if you haven’t already, as you can just turn up to use Trevassack’s watersports equipment for as long as you like.

The lake can be found between Garras and Goonhilly Downs on the Lizard Peninsula.

Children under 12 can get involved for free today, although standard rates apply for teenagers and adults. The event is celebrating the café at Trevassack Lake reopening again, and to support the charity work of the Children’s Sailing Trust (CST).

Last month it was revealed that the non-profit charity that owns the lake and facilities was taking control of the café, following the departure of the Cornish Food Hub just before Christmas 2023.

The reopening also sees the return of popular chef Andrei, who has worked at the café at Trevassack for some years.

The family fun day celebrates the reopening of Trevassack Lake's cafe (Image: Stock)

A spokesperson said last month: “CST are beyond excited to welcome back Andrei – everyone’s favourite chef.

“Known for his passion and pride in every plate, there is no doubt that you’ll enjoy his menus and Sunday Roasts, catering for a wider range of people with the same high level of finesse he is known for.”

They have also been working with Matt of One Blue Eye in Helston, who was commissioned to make some of his work to make the café more sustainable and attractive. He has created a recycled splashback, kitchen caddies and elements made from plastic waste, and is also using the café walls as an exhibition space to sell his creations.

Matt will be at the lake today during the family fun day, helping visitors make keyrings from recycled plastic.

Since it began in 1997, CST has continued to help transform lives through sailing and water sports.

Its mission has been to provide accessible opportunities to empower participants from diverse and deprived backgrounds to acquire life skills, stating: “Every individual, regardless of their financial circumstances, or physical and mental capabilities, deserves access to the enriching experience that water-based activities provide.”