“The Glastonbury of Sailing”

Photo credit : Tim Olin

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. There is a strict entry limit of 230 and entries close at midnight Sunday 28th June. Unfortunately late entries cannot be accepted due to administrative constraints

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.

Racing

Ullswater Yacht Club is delighted to announce that leading international supplier of sailing gear and accessories, Magic Marine will again sponsor the event and is

  • providing additional prize vouchers;

  • offering exclusive 64th Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy event T-shirts and rash vests that will be available for on-line pre-ordering from Magic Marine. This website will be updated with further details when orders open;

  • 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

For tents and small motorhomes (less than 5m long): Camping is available throughout the weekend from the evening of Thursday 2nd July to the evening of Sunday 5th July

For larger motorhomes: Camping is available on the evenings of Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th July.

Please note that:

  • motorhome spaces are limited and in strong demand on Friday and Saturday nights. Pre-booking (online here) is essential; and

  • 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

The Shappy Wheels Chip Van from the award winning Shap Chippy will again be on site on Friday evening, and Saturday after racing offering:

  • Fish, Chips, Sausage, Halloumi

  • Kids Meals

  • a Selection of Sides.

Amigo’s Mexican takeaway will also be on site on Friday and Saturday evenings offering

  • Smash Burgers and Nachos, or fries 

  • Tacos with Nachos, or fries 

  • Chicken Taco

  • Chilli con carne 

This page will be updated with details of further on-site catering over the weekend as arrangements are finalised.

The Clubhouse bar will be open throughout the except when the bar in the Marquee opens on Friday and Saturday evenings

Entertainment

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