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63rd Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy

Ullswater Yacht Club’s biggest event of the year, the iconic long-distance Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy, sponsored by Magic Marine, is on July 5 & 6, 2025.
The quest for the ‘Holy Grail’ of a Birkett win attracts keen sailors from national champions to novices in a huge range of different boats. More than just a race, it has become a festival of sailing, popular with racers from all over the country.
Entries are now open on the dedicated Birkett website, where more information about the event is available.
Birkett Website
* Birkett 2022 picture by Tim Olin

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Upcoming events

Apr 26

10:00 - Magic Marine Daffodil Regatta…

Magic Marine Daffodil Regatta 2025 The Magic
Apr 27

10:00 - Magic Marine Daffodil Regatta…

Magic Marine Daffodil Regatta 2025 The Magic
Apr 30

19:00 - Twilight 3

ACH - Start at 19:00hrs
May 2

13:30 - POETS Points Series 2

The POETS series (Push Off Early, Tomorrows Saturday). Friday afternoon
May 3

10:00 - Cruiser Group Coaching

Cruiser Group Coaching - Experienced cruiser sailors available
May 3

10:00 - Adult Coaching & Y&J Race Coac…

Adult Coaching - 5 Sessions over the Year
May 3

11:00 - Cruiser Social Racing 1

Cruiser Social Racing POETS Style Races on
May 3

14:00 - Saturday ACH Series 1,2 (Y&J S…

Saturday ACH ACH - Saturday series. Two races.
May 3

16:30 - Social Saturday

Social Saturday is for everyone, a great way to unwind
May 3

17:00 - Ullswater Yacht Club 2024 Priz…

Ullswater Yacht Club 2024 Prize Giving The
May 4

11:00 - Spring Points Series 1,2,3 & C…

Spring Points Series Two fleet starts, three races
May 5

11:00 - Spring Trophy

Spring Trophy - ACH Four short races with

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