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Looking for somewhere to sail in the Lake District? Look no further than Ullswater, one of the most stunning lakes in the UK. We are located at the northern part of this seven-mile lake and, being only 10 minutes from the M6, we are the most accessible. Whether it's an introduction to sailing, RYA training, or competitive racing you're after, we have it all. And if you are a member of UYC you can camp for free in the club grounds.

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Birkett 2017
24 April 2017 (285 reads)

The Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy is being held at Ullswater Yacht Club over the weekend of July 1 and 2. Entry is via the SailRacer website:
SailRacer Birkett 2017 entry

The entry limit is 230 boats and the closing date is midnight on Saturday, June 24. When the limit has been reached, if you would like to be placed on a reserve list, please email Rick Boyce vicecommodore@ullswateryachtclub.org

Boats racing in the Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy will have a new look this year with help from top boatbuilder Ovington.

Ovington Boats are sponsoring hull stickers for the 230 boats taking part in the race.

“Identifying all the boats taking part in the event is an important part of our safety procedure and we are delighted that Ovington Boats are helping us by providing hull stickers for all boats,” said Birkett co-ordinator John Robinson.

Flying Fifteen Northerns June 24 & 25
12 June 2017 (60 reads)

Ullswater Yacht Club is delighted to be hosting the Flying Fifteen Northern Championships over the weekend of June 24 and 25. And F15 sailors can have a double dose of the Ullswater ‘experience’ by taking part in the club’s biggest event of the year, the iconic Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy the following weekend. To enter the Northerns click on the link below:
F15 Northerns Entry Form, NOR, SIs

Get close to the Birkett action
08 June 2017 (52 reads)

Non-racers can experience a piece of the on-the-water action on a special Birkett Cruise on Saturday, July 1, organised by Ullswater ‘Steamers’.To book, click on the link below:

Birkett Cruise

Rooster 2000 Inlands/ UYC Fleet Weekend, May 27 & 28, 2017
30 May 2017 (84 reads)

Ullswater Yacht Club welcomed the 2000 Class for their Inland Championships over the weekend of May 27 and 28. A total of 14 boats, with visitors from all over the country, took part in the event which was sponsored by Rooster Sailing and North Lakes Foods. Pictured, the competitors at the prizegiving. Click on the links below to see pictures from the event by photographer Barry Scott and for the full results:

Rooster 2000 Inlands pictures

Rooster 2000 Inlands results

Push The Boat Out, May 20, 2017
24 May 2017 (85 reads)

Ullswater Yacht Club really ‘pushed the boat’ out on Saturday, May 20, with a busy afternoon of free taster sessions. The award-winning club was taking part in the Royal Yachting Association’s Push The Boat Out Campaign to encourage more people to take to the water. Left: The Troughton family, Martin and Heather and their daughters Matilda and Ella go sailing with Olivia Simpson. To see a full gallery of PTBO pictures click on this link: PTBO at UYC

Why should the kids have all the fun?
21 May 2017 (87 reads)

Ullswater Sailing School launches Go Sailing 2017 - special discounted sessions for adults.

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Celebration night/ new clubhouse plans update, May 13, 2017
14 May 2017 (176 reads)

On Saturday evening, 150 club members and local community members were joined by David Williamson Chairman of the RYA to celebrate our successes of the last year - being recognised as Club of the Year 2017 by both the RYA and Yachts and Yachting magazine as well as receiving the Cumbria Tourism’s Event of the Year Award for the Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy. Click on Read More

Commodore Peter Lewis and RYA Chairman David Williamson

New SDO's official start
02 May 2017 (196 reads)

May 1 was the official start date for our new Sailing Development Officer Edmund Clarke.
We are asking for club members to help him as he takes up this new role.

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Ladies and Blokes dates
26 April 2017 (0 reads)

The first session of Ladies Who Launch and Blokes In Boats is at 10am on Saturday, April 29, followed by May 20, June 17, July 8, July 15, July 29, August 19 and September 16.

Left, the Blokes to look out for...

POETS celebrate 25th anniversary
25 April 2017 (156 reads)

Members of the POETS Group at Ullswater Yacht Club held a special event last week to celebrate their 25^th anniversary.
To see a full gallery of pictures from the event click on this link:
POETS anniversary tea

Ullswater Sailing School, which is part of Ullswater Yacht Club, runs a full range of courses led by fully-qualified RYA instructors to suit all ages - whether you are a complete novice or an accomplished sailor wishing to polish your skills - and caters for individuals and groups. Find out more from the USS website by clicking on the Ullswater Sailing School logo above.

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Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy - July 1 & 2, 2017

Birkett queries to: birkett@ullswateryachtclub.org

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Countdown to the 55th Birkett

Featured Events

24/06/2017 13:00	Flying Fifteen Northerns
01/07/2017 13:00	55th Birkett	Open Event
08/07/2017 10:00	Ladies & Blokes	Training
15/07/2017 10:00	Ladies & Blokes	Training
29/07/2017 10:00	Ladies & Blokes	Training
31/07/2017 10:00	Sail Camp	Training
07/08/2017 11:00	Ullswater Week	Open Event
12/08/2017 13:00	Ullswater Regatta	Open Event
19/08/2017 10:00	Ladies & Blokes	Training
16/09/2017 10:00	Ladies & Blokes	Training
21/10/2017 19:00	Annual Dinner Dance	Social
23/12/2017 11:00	Annual Dinner Dance