The watersports Centre
Barrow Regeneration (formerly Urban Regeneration Company West Lakes Renaissance) is working with Barrow Borough Council to develop plans for a dockside watersports centre catering for canoeing, sailing, wind-surfing and power boat racing. The Watersports Centre will be located on the town side of Ramsden Dock with access from St George's Square.
Since 2003, Formula 2 National Grand Prix Power Boat racing has been held in Barrow's Ramsden Dock and attracted up to 3,500 visitors for individual events.
Power boat racing has become a popular attraction. following the speed restrictions being placed on Lake Windermere