available (for a fee) only to members of ornithological and naturalist societies recognised by Bristol Water. They can be obtained from Woodford Lodge and include conditions of use imposed by the owners. Sailing Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club has a sailing area, approximately 1.9 miles (3 km) long, for dinghy sailing. The lake is divided into two areas: a restricted summer area which is available during the fishing season (mid-March to mid-October), and the full area which can be used throughout the winter and on Sunday afternoons. The sailing area is marked out by lines of small white buoys. Racing marks are red buoys with flags, although large inflatable marks are used of open events. The club can cater for fleets of over one hundred boats and it hosts large national events. Normal club racing has fleet starts for the following dinghy classes: Flying Fifteen (keelboat), Laser (dinghy), Solo (dinghy) and Topper (dinghy) as well as a handicap fleet run under the Portsmouth yardstick scheme. Five slipways enable easy launching. Off the water, the clubhouse facilities include large changing rooms, hot showers, hot food at the weekends, a bar and terrace overlooking the lake. The club caters for disabled people with facilities on both floors and a lift. Royal Yachting Association sailing courses are held at the club for members including race training, youth training, powerboat training, race officer training as well as more informal training run within each fleet. Fishing Bristol water control fishing in the lake requiring permits and restricting the areas which can be used. Motor boats can also be booked for fishing. References Bibliography External links BBC: pictures and video of Chew Valley Lake Bristol Water's Information on Chew Valley Lake CVL birding – News on the latest bird sightings at Chew Valley Lake, with maps and photographs River Chew website Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club Bath and North East Somerset Drinking water reservoirs in England History of Somerset Mendip Hills Nature Conservation Review sites Nature reserves in Somerset Roman villas in Somerset Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Avon Sites of Special Scientific Interest notified in 1971 Special Protection Areas in England Tourist attractions in Somerset Wetland Sites of Special Scientific Interest Reservoirs in Somerset Articles containing video clips Birdwatching sites in England