Latest news
International 14 wins the 62nd Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy
The International 14 sailed by Adam Ovington and Stuart Keegan win the 62 nd Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy at Ullswater Yacht Club on July 6 & 7. The iconic long-distance event was established by the club in honour of Lord Norman Birkett who died in 1962, two days after making a successful speech in the House of Lords preventing Ullswater from becoming a reservoir which would have restricted public access. It has become More »
8 Jul 2024
Great North Air Ambulance Boat Wash
Sunday saw a pop up boat wash at the club in aid of the Great North Air Ambulance, which is our charity of the year. The junior Preistlys and Shellys kindly offered to give members boats a pre season wash for donations. They raised a fantastic £120 (more donations came in just after the total was announced) and many thanks to everyone who got involved. More »
4 Apr 2024
UYC Welcomes the RYA RTG Optimist Fleet
Ullswater Yacht Club welcomed the RYA RTG Optimist fleet over the 02&03 March 24. The Optimist sailors braved the snowy conditions and took to the calm water of Ullswater. Thanks to volunteers and staff for hosting the event. More »
3 Mar 2024
Youth & Juniors in 2024 - Read all about it
Everything you need to know about Youth & Junior Sailing in 2024 is in a newsletter produced by Y&J rep Andrew Bailey. It's packed full of details about what is on offer in 2024 for our young sailors. The 2024 Y&J Activity Newsletter is available to download below. More »
28 Feb 2024
Upcoming events
July 26-27 |
Motorhome bookings for Friday…Due to Planning restrictions on our site at Ullswater Yacht |
Jul 27 |
10:00 - Cruiser Social Racing 12Cruiser Social Racing POETS Style Races on |
Jul 27 |
10:00 - Cruiser Group Coaching & Adult…Cruiser Group Coaching - Experienced cruiser sailors available |
Jul 27 |
13:00 - Cruiser Dennis Vernon (White S…Dennis Vernon (White Sails) - Friendly introduction to |
Jul 28 |
11:00 - Cruiser Autumn Points Series 3…Cruiser Autumn Points Series Two races using |
Jul 31 |
19:00 - Twilight 16ACH - Start at 19:00hrs |
August 2-11 |
Otley Sailing ClubUYC Welcomes Otley Sailing Club Weekend |
Aug 2 |
13:30 - POETS Points Series 9The POETS series (Push Off Early, Tomorrows Saturday). Friday afternoon |
Aug 2 |
17:00 - Friendly FridayFriendly Friday is for everyone, a great way to end |
Aug 3 |
12:00 - Ullswater Ultimate Regatta (Da…Ullswater Ultimate Regtta Fleets based on |
Aug 3 |
19:00 - Ullswater Ultimate Evening Mea…Lasagne Meat or Vegetarian New Potatoes Salad Garlic |
Aug 4 |
10:00 - Ullswater Ultimate Regatta (Da…Ullswater Ultimate Regtta Fleets based on |