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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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North Region Junior and Youth Championships

North Region Junior and Youth Championships Ullswater Yacht Club will be hosting the 2025 North Region Youth & Junior Championships. This event will be organised by North East & Yorkshire Youth Sailing Association (NEYYSA) in partnership with Ullswater Yacht club. There will be racing for; Optimist RS Tera Sport RS Tera Pro Topper RS Feva More »

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POETS Final Results and Prizegiving

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Upcoming events

Jun 18

19:00 - Twilight 10

ACH - Start at 19:00hrs
June 20-21

Camping and Motorhome bookings…

Due to Planning restrictions on our site at Ullswater Yacht
Jun 20

13:30 - POETS Island Series 3

The POETS series (Push Off Early, Tomorrows Saturday). Friday afternoon
Jun 21

Northern Junior and Youth Cham…

Ullswater Yacht Club will be hosting the 2025 North Region
Jun 22

Northern Junior and Youth Cham…

Ullswater Yacht Club will be hosting the 2025 North Region
Jun 25

19:00 - Twilight 11

ACH - Start at 19:00hrs
Jun 27

13:30 - POETS Points Series 5

The POETS series (Push Off Early, Tomorrows Saturday). Friday afternoon
Jun 27

18:00 - POETS Supper

A POETS Supper Details will be made available closer
Jun 28

10:00 - Ladies Who Launch (LWL)

Ladies Who Launch - Calling all Ladies who
Jun 28

10:00 - UYC Meander

UYC Meander Leisure Sail - Details
Jun 28

13:00 - ACH Island Series 4 & Cruiser…

ACH Island Series ACH - Long distance race
Jun 29

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

Summer Points Series Two fleet starts, three races

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