Sailing and Windsurfing Lake Newell, Alberta Canada
A great Wind Toy Lake
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The Eastern Irrigation District owns Lake Newell Irrigation Reservoir.
Access is a privilege, not a right.
In 2018, the EID initiated an Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program. All watercraft users (powerboats, sailboats, kayaks, windsurfers, paddleboards, kiteboards, etc.) wishing to access EID reservoirs must follow approved prevention procedures and complete a watercraft information form stating they will not knowingly spread aquatic invasive species. As part of the program, trailered watercraft must only be launched from approved boat launches (Lake Newell Resort Marina, Kinbrook Island Provincial Park boat launch area, Crawling Valley park and Rolling Hills Reservoir EID Park) and boaters must check in with the campground or marina before launching. Canoes, kayaks, and other non-trailered watercraft may continue to be launched at random locations, but the boaters are still required to check in with the campground or marina, prior to launching. During the week, boaters can go to the Lake Newell Resort Marina, Kinbrook Island boat launch area, Rolling Hills Campground, or Crawling Valley Campground to fill out a watercraft registration form.
Please clean, drain and dry your watercraft before moving to a new waterbody and do not release garden plants or pets into the wild.
Upcoming Event Dates at Lake Newell 2026
Windsurf Week Friday June 26-Thursday July 2
Drop in to Newell Sailing Club for those with their own equipment. Help with skills, advertise your equipment for sale, help develop a handicap system for long boards, windsurf introduction offer to anyone living within the County of Newell (including towns & cities) and on the water fun.
Catamaran Weekend at Newell Sailing Club July 3, 4 & 5th. Try out sailing on a bigger two person catamaran, repair and upgrade skills assistance, sailing exercises, general sailing and racing practice.
Prairie Wind Regatta July 11 & 12th
BeachCat Regatta Sept 11, 12 & 13th. Catamarans only - Tentative
Formed Jan 2025 "Alberta Windsurfer" facebook private group. Help promote windsurfing in our Province by joining this new group. Purpose is to identify access to water locations, equipment comments, buy/sell windsurf equipment, sailing experiences and other windsurfing related topics.
Sailing Lake Newell
Lake Newell is a great place to sail. There are a lot of days with varying amounts of wind. The weather during the summer can be very pleasant and comfortable.
Sailing has an experience quality that can take your mind away from your usual world and give you a beneficial break from your routines. Whether you enjoy enhancing your equipment, sailing your boat as much as possible, competing or travelling to new sailing destinations, sailing provides a lifetime of enjoyment and challenge.
Windsurfing Lake Newell
Lake Newell is a great place to windsurf. If you are at an intermediate to advanced level you will enjoy the conditions here when the wind is strong. Those wishing to learn can choose safer wind on shore locations and lighter strength winds for learning.
Windsurfing is a physical and ability challenging activity. Persistence pays big dividends in terms of skill advancement and strength. Work at it throughout your life and enjoy some great times on the water or ice.
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