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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.
Read more about us here.

2018 is a very special year for everyone at Ullswater Yacht Club - it's our 60th Anniversary.

In honour of the Diamond Anniversary we have a new version of the UYC Pegasus logo 'Diamond Peggy' and a celebration weekend with events on and off the water will be held on June 16 & 17.

Throughout the year we will be looking back at the fascinating history of the club and how it grew from a group of enthusiasts who loved spending their spare time on beautiful Ullswater to the sailing mecca that it is today - winner of two Club of the Year Awards.

Read about the history of UYC and see some photographs from the early days by clicking on this link: Club history


* The 2018 UYC Programme can be found under the Events tab. The programme, which includes racing, training and social events, camping/motorhome dates and scheduled meetings will be revised and updated throughout the sailing season. The newest version can always be found under Events. The programme was last updated on 3.4.18. 

 

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Planning permission granted for new clubhouse
19 September 2018 (31 reads)

Ullswater Yacht Club has received planning permission for an iconic new clubhouse to replace the current building which was severely damaged in the 2015 floods. Club officials are delighted to be given approval from the Lake District National Park for the design for a new clubhouse to be built on its present site on the North-east shores of the lake.



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Annual Dinner Dance and Prizegiving, October 27, 2018
18 September 2018 (31 reads)

The end of the season is nearly upon us and time for our annual night out at the Roundthorn Country House Hotel in Penrith.   The Annual Dinner Dance and Prizegiving is on Saturday, October 27, 7pm for 7.45pm. We had an excellent turn out last year and everyone had a great time, so come on everyone and make this the best one yet. Click on Read More to see the full menu. - Pauline Moran



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Regional Junior Championships at UYC Sept 29 & 30
10 September 2018 (101 reads)

Ullswater Yacht Club has been selected to host the inaugural British Youth Sailing North Regional Junior Championships over the weekend of September 29 and 30. The new event, organised by the Royal Yachting Association will be a real celebration of junior sailing - catering for all abilities from rookie sailors to experienced racers.



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Cruiser & Keelboat Weekend, August 25 & 26
28 August 2018 (62 reads)

Twenty-five boats took part in two days of racing at Ullswater Yacht Club’s special Cruiser and Keelboat Weekend on August 25 and 26. The club was very pleased with the turnout at the new event which combined racing for Tempests, Flying Fifteens and two classes of Cruiser, White Sails and Full Sails. It was also the Tempest Northern Championships and the final event of the Flying Fifteen Lakeland Grand Prix traveller series.



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Family Learn to Sail Week, August 6 -10
21 August 2018 (110 reads)

Ullswater Yacht Club’s very first Family Learn to Sail Week from August 6-10 was a huge success with more than 170 people, members and visitors of all ages, taking part over five days.
“The ethos of the week was family fun for everybody based around the wonderful facilities and location of the club,” said a delighted organiser Andrew Bailey, left.



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Dinghy Park update 21.8.18
21 August 2018 (125 reads)

Instructions to owners of unidentified boats in the Dinghy Park at UYC.

If you find an 'Unidentified Boat' sticker on your boat you may ask yourself - Well how did that get there?' Answer, it got there because there is no up-to-date sticker on your boat and I put it on! Click on Read More to find out what to do -  Christian Barnes




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Sail Camp 2018
15 August 2018 (99 reads)

Thirty-seven budding young sailing ‘Superheroes’ had five days of fun on and off the water at Ullswater Yacht Club’s annual sail camp from July 30 - August 3. Click here for an album of great pictures by Phil Burrage.
Sail Camp 2018


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Mirror Nationals, July 24-27, 2018
01 August 2018 (139 reads)

Ullswater Yacht Club ‘turned red’ last week when it hosted the Mirror Class National Championships. A total of 44 of the small dinghies with distinctive red sails took part in the event from Tuesday to Friday July 24 to 27.
Left: Winners Chris and Daisy Fuller. Picture by Frank Stewart



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Memories of UYC in the 1960s
24 July 2018 (205 reads)

This is Wally Riley, aged 14, pictured at Ullswater Yacht Club in 1961. To help us celebrate our 60th Anniversary, Wally has written a delightful account of his teenage years at the club in the 1960s. And yes, he is sailing in his school jumper!



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Birkett 2018, July 7 & 8
09 July 2018 (298 reads)


Above: all the prizewinners. Click on Read More for a full report and details of all the prizewinners
Here is the link to the results:
Birkett 2018 results

And here is the link to Tim Olin's gallery of pictures from the event, thanks Tim, and thanks to Howard Steavenson for bringing his rib for Tim to use as 'press boat':
Tim Olin's Birkett 2018 gallery



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In 2017 we won Club of the Year TWICE - the RYA's Club of the Year 2017 Award and Yachts & Yachting Magazine's Club of the Year 2017 Award







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.

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.
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.
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57th Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy - July 6 & 7, 2019

Birkett queries to: birkett@ullswateryachtclub.org




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