“The Glastonbury of Sailing”

Photo credit : Tim Olin

Racing

The Birkett is ranked 8th in Yachts and Yachting’s top 50 'must do' sailing events. Competitors contest the Trophy (or perhaps just enjoy the experience) over two all-class handicap races around the length of the lake. One race on Saturday and one on Sunday.

Mass starts of over 200 boats followed by a 14 mile course in spectacular scenery and a festival atmosphere, make this a memorable event for entrants who return year after year.

Entry is open to monohull dinghies and keelboats less than 25ft 6inches overall length with a PYN rating below 1340.

As well as the prestigious Birkett Memorial Trophy, there are prizes for

  • the first 10 overall;

  • classes with 6 or more entries; and

  • other categories.

N.B. Entries close at midnight Sunday 29th June. Late entries cannot be accepted due to administrative pressures.

Leading international supplier of sailing gear and accessories, Magic Marine and TRIGGERNAUT Sports Glasses, will again sponsor the event and is

  • setting up a pop-up store on site; and

  • offering entrants discounts on both on-line and on-site purchases of sailing gear, accessories and sports glasses.

Tents & Motorhomes

On site camping for tents and motorhomes is available for the nights of Friday 4th and Saturday 5th.

Availability for motorhomes is limited and in strong demand on Friday and Saturday nights. Pre-booking (online here) is essential.

Should you have a long journey or would like to spend a long weekend at Ullswater, on-site camping for tents and small motorhomes (less than 5m long) is also now available on the Thursday and Sunday nights.

Please note though that the event does not open until Friday and closes on Sunday.

Accordingly, no on-site bar and catering will be available before Friday afternoon and after Sunday afternoon.

However, Pooley Bridge, other nearby villages and Penrith which is a 10 minute drive away, offer both.

Hospitality

Bacon Butties will be served in the Clubhouse at breakfast time on both Saturday and Sunday

The Shappy Wheels Chip Van from the award winning Shap Chippy will be on site on Friday evening, and Saturday after racing offering Fish, Chips, Sausage, Halloumi, Kids Meals and a Selection of Sides.

Also on Friday evening, Pie and Peas (with a vegetarian option) will be served in the Clubhouse. The has to be booked in advance here

On Friday evening , Amigo’s Mexican takeaway will be on site offering

  • Smash Burgers and Nachos, or fries 

  • Tacos with Nachos, or fries 

  • Chicken Taco

  • Chilli con carne 

The Aupa Street Food Van will also be on site on Saturday after racing, serving Gourmet Burgers, Fries and Sides. Click here for menu.

Throughout the weekend until Sunday afternoon, the Clubhouse bar will be open, except when the bar in the Marquee opens on Friday and Saturday evenings

“The Tea Room” providing snacks and cakes, will be open during the day from Friday afternoon until Sunday afternoon

Entertainment

The ever popular Marquee with a bar provided by the Rolling Pub and Live Music, is where the party happens on the Friday and Saturday evenings. N.B. The Marquee will be cashless - accepting only card and contactless payments