Sailing

Page Editor: Norman Jackson

Last Reviewed: 8 Apr 2008

It's often said, if you can sail on Ullswater, you can sail anywhere. The reason for this is that, because of the hills and valleys, the wind can come from anywhere - whatever the general wind direction. So one minute you can be running with the wind, the next you are close-hauled.

Quite a few villagers have boats and keep them at the Spit in Glenridding, where Pete and Steve are always willing to help you launch and of course provide a vital Safety Boat service.

Village Regatta ! Well, nothing planned yet, just an idea. Very informal, perhaps an armada of local boats sailing down the lake  together, perhaps stopping for a barbecue somewhere such as Silver Point Bay, maybe a fun race.