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Ullswater Yacht Club for Sailing on Ullswater in the Lake District
The Ullswater Yacht Club - Ullswater and Lake District Sailing Club - New Members Welcome!
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Ullswater Yacht Club at a glance
Summary: The Ullswater Yacht Club is family friendly sailing club located on the North East Shore of Ullswater near Pooley Bridge with a lake frontage of 200m, and easy access for dinghies and keelboats. We are always looking for new members to join the club, and welcome visitors for the day. The club has unrivalled facilities both on and off the water.
Season Times: Mid-March to End-October.
Contact Details
Address: UYC, Pooley Bridge, Ullswater, Cumbria, CA11 2NA
Email: click to email UYC
Phone: 01768 486333
Website: Sailing on Ullswater
Facebook: Ullswater Yacht Club on Facebook
Membership and Visitor Fees
Please contact us or visit our website for details of membership fees and also daily visitor prices.
We are always on the look out for new members so if you’d like to join or would like to know more about the sailing club then please contact us.
We can arrange a trial sail in a member's boat.You do not need to have a boat to join. Members need crews and it is a good chance to learn and get involved.
Our Sailing Club Objective
To promote and facilitate the sport of sailing, both racing and cruising, on Ullswater, compatible with the preservation of the natural beauty and serenity of the area.
Sailing Club Summary
Boats: We sail a diverse range of boats on Ullswater from modern fast sailing dinghies, to the International Tempest racing keelboat and racing cruisers (up to 25ft overall). We also have slower family dinghies and cruisers as well as Topper racing for Juniors.
Storage: Our dinghy park has limited storage so please use a launching trolley not a road trailer. Limited winter storage is available when booked in advance. Some Cruiser moorings are available at the club and elsewhere on the lake. Please contact us for details.
Racing: We have an extensive racing programme throughout the year with races for all levels every weekend. The highlight of the year is the Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy on the first weekend in July. Click for the UYC 2012 Race Calendar.
Club House: Our club house has great views across Ullswater and offers a full range of excellent and modern facilities.
Accommodation: We have a small campsite for tents only. Caravans are not allowed on the site but motor caravans are allowed on certain race weekends. There is of course a huge range of other local Ullswater Accommodation.
Helping Out: The UYC is run largely by its members on a voluntary basis and so all new members should be prepared to undertake a duty - usually only one weekend a season, as either Race officer or as part of the Rescue Teams.
Children: We are a very family friendly sailing club but of course we respectfully request that all children under the age of 16 are under the supervision of a responsible adult at all times both on and off the water.
Transport Links
By Road: About 25 minutes drive from the M6 at Penrith. See the map on the right for our location.
More information on the Ullswater Yacht and Sailing Club
Welcome to the Ullswater Yacht Club in the Lake District. Our family friendly club caters for all sorts of sailors from young to old, beginners to experts, leisure sailors to racing sailors.
Our Club House enjoys spectacular views across Ullswater and has an extensive range of modern facilities including changing and shower facilities, toilets with disabled access, a main club and lecture room and licensed bar. Full professional catering facilities are available each weekend and also during events and holidays.
We run an extensive racing programme which is open to all members throughout the season. Every weekend there is class and handicap racing including a junior series for the younger members. There is also a regular Friday series of relaxed cruiser racing for members who prefer a more informal approach to their sailing.
Many open events are hosted including the famous Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy, held annually in the first weekend in July, which attracts around 200 boats every year. Click for the UYC 2012 Race Calendar.
Several members are qualified sailing instructors and coaches and the club is a recognised RYA training centre. The youngsters of the thriving Topper fleet benefit from regular training and during the school summer holidays there is a five-day sail camp for juniors.
There are numerous social events throughout the season, including barbecues, discos, entertainment, training and lectures.
We are always happy to welcome new members to the Sailing Club, so if you’re looking for a great friendly place to sail in the Lake District, UYC is the perfect venue. We can arrange a trial sail in a member's boat.You do not need to have a boat to join.
Why not come and sail on Ullswater with us today. Our members and visitors come from all over the north of England and further afield, and all share a passion for Ullswater and sailing in the Lake District.
We are always happy to welcome new members to the Sailing Club, so if you’re looking for a great friendly place to sail in the Lake District, UYC is the perfect venue. We can arrange a trial sail in a member's boat.You do not need to have a boat to join.
Why not come and sail on Ullswater with us today. Our members and visitors come from all over the north of England and further afield, and all share a passion for Ullswater and sailing in the Lake District.
Ullswater Yacht Club was voted ‘Sailing Club of the Year for 2010’ by the country’s top sailing magazine, Yachts and Yachting.
All Welcome!
