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62nd 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 6 & 7, 2024.
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

Mar 23

13:00 - Tom Ball 1,2 & Cruiser Winter…

Tom Ball Series ACH - One start,
Mar 24

11:00 - Tom Ball 3,4,5 & Cruiser Winte…

Tom Ball Series ACH - One start,
Mar 30

13:00 - ACH Island Series 1 & Winter W…

Island Series - ACH - long distance race
Mar 31

11:00 - Easter Trophy (Day 1 of 2)

Easter Trophy ACH, first weekend of
Apr 1

11:00 - Easter Trophy (Day 2 of 2)

Easter Trophy ACH, first weekend of
April 2-5

Cruiser Launching

At UYC we offer a Cruiser Launch Service on the
Apr 6

13:00 - Cruiser Dennis Vernon (White S…

Dennis Vernon (White Sails) - Friendly introduction to
Apr 7

11:00 - Cruiser Spring Points Series 1…

Cruiser Spring Points Series Two races using
April 11-12

Kids Club

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April 13-14

Tempest Northerns

Tempest Northerns - 13&14 April 2024 See
Apr 13

13:00 - Cruiser Island Series 1 - All…

Cruiser Island Series (All Sails) - Long distance
Apr 14

11:00 - Cruiser Spring Points Series 3…

Cruiser Spring Points Series Two races using

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