Welcome
Looking for somewhere to sail in the Lake District? Look no further than Ullswater, Cumbria’s ‘loveliest of lakes’, at the north of the seven-mile lake and only 10 minutes from the M6.
We are a friendly, family-orientated club welcoming anyone with an interest in sailing. Whether it’s an introduction to sailing, RYA training, or competitive racing you’re after, we have it all.
Ullswater Sailing School provides training for all ages and levels of experience and we have a range of boats ready to take you on the water. Training is run by Royal Yachting Association qualified instructors who will make learning to sail fun and enjoyable.
Perhaps some days you don’t want to sail or members of the family want to do something different. Beautiful fells surround our club, with good access for walking and mountain biking. Some of the best walks in the country are on our doorstep and historic Ullswater Steamers sail the length of the lake.
We run national sailing events, an annual sail camp for youngsters, have cadet and junior fleets, there’s a super kitchen and bar facilities, we could go on… And if you are a member of UYC you can camp for free in the club grounds.
Why don’t you come and see for yourself?
Ullswater Ultimate, August 17 & 18
The new Ullswater Ultimate is expected to attract sailors from all over the country to the club and is the final event of the Great British Sailing Challenge (GBSC). The two-day event is open to all classes of monohull dinghy, dayboat or cruiser under 25ft 6ins and there will be six races over the weekend, three on Saturday and three on Sunday, with results calculated on a handicap basis using Great Lakes numbers. The first race on Saturday is not before noon, with a briefing at 11am, and not before 10.30am on Sunday. Entries are online at http://www.sailingchallenge.org with a closing date of midnight on August 14. Late entries will be taken on the morning of Saturday, August 17, and subject to a £10 late entry fee.
There’ll be another busy foreshore on August 17 & 18. Birkett 2019 picture by Tim Olin
#IamTeamGB Free Sailing Taster Sessions, Aug 24, 1-4pm
If you have ever fancied the idea of sailing, now could be the time to give it a go. Ullswater Yacht Club is holding special taster sessions as part of #IamTeamGB, the Nation’s Biggest Sports Day, on Saturday, August 24, 1pm – 4pm.
You will be welcome to try your hand at sailing a dinghy under the friendly expert guidance of a qualified Royal Yachting Association sailing instructor from the club’s Ullswater Sailing School for free.
The taster sessions are for all from eight to 80+, or younger with parents or guardians, family groups are most welcome. Children under eight can take part but must be accompanied by an adult on the water.
For more details, please contact Sailing Development Officer Edmund Clarke, email uycsdo@gmail.com tel 07926382612, or:
#IamTeamGB Sailing Taster Sessions
To sign up to go sailing as part of the Nation’s Biggest Sports Day:
https://www.iamteamgb.com/activity/287
Learn to Sail with Ullswater Sailing School
Learn to sail with us on beautiful Ullswater. Ullswater Sailing School, which is part of Ullswater Yacht Club, runs a full range of courses to suit all ages and experiences – whether you are a complete novice or an accomplished sailor who wishes to polish your skills. We have a superb fleet of boats to suit all ages and experience levels including Toppers, Picos, Comets, Fevas, Bahias and Laser Stratos. Our programme runs from May until October with something available most weeks. There are great clubhouse facilities, including changing rooms, and ample parking. Powerboat experiences and training are available too.
Please contact Sailing Development Officer Edmund Clarke, Tel 07826382612, Email uycsdo@gmail.com to book your course or learn more about the courses and experiences available.
