Ullswater 2016

[Matthew P]

Thanks for the prompt John - I need to know who is coming to tell Glen Ridding Sailing Centre, 12th & 14th May.

Could anyone else who might come let me know?  Please don't bother saying here if you won't though, I only need to know who might come.

Gladys will be equipped with a smart new home-made tent, designed to make BRex owners jealous of her luxurious accommodation, so I'll be camping on the water (but within wading distance of the pub).

Regards

Matthew

[Graham W]

Turaco will arrive 13th, launch 14th.

[BobT]

Matthew,

Travel up Fri 13th and would be looking to leave "Escape" at the club on that day if possible.

Regards,
Bob

[Matthew P]

Another plug for Ullswater 13th-15th May.

Please let me know if you are coming but don't if you're not, unless you have already said you will. 

Michael is welcome to advise me on the syntax in that!

Matthew
BR20 Gladys

[Rory C]

Hi Matthew,
I certainly plan to be there with one crew camping on board.
I may choose to launch and recover at UYC depending on the weather. Does this cause any problems at Glenridding SC?
Rory

[Matthew P]

Hi Rory, glad you can join us.  No problem if you launch and recover from UYC.  I expect we will set sail in a not-organised way from Glen Ridding Sailing Centre at about 10am Sat and we can rendezvous with you then or later.  I'm not sure how good mobile phone coverage is so please let me know your plans in advance.

Cheers

Matthew
BR20 Gladys
 

[David Hudson]

I would confirm that you can launch from UYC. They have recently brought in a new rule about trailer sailers.

[Matthew P]

There are no problems with rules at Glenridding Sailing Centre and there is a small tractor to help launch boats from trailers.

Will you be coming David?  I hope so.

Matthew
BR20 Gladys

[David Hudson]

Hello Matthew

Probably not. I am racing Devon Yawls at Beadnell this season.
We now have a fleet of four.

I will be advertising Amy Eleanor towards the end of this month.

Good luck for the event. Ullswater is an interesting and demanding
place to sail and is my most favouritest lake in the Lake District.

Regards
David

[Matthew P]

Glenridding Sailing Centre confirm they are ready for us 13th-15th May.

So far I have confirmations from:

Simon Knight
Bob T
Rory C
John Perry
Graham W
Myself

All skippers please register and pay fees direct with Glenridding Sailing Centre.

Glenridding Sailing & Activity Centre
The Spit
Glenridding
Penrith
CA11 0PE

Tel: 017684 82541
info@glenriddingsailingcentre.co.uk

www.glenriddingsailingcentre.co.uk
www.glenriddingactivitycentre.co.uk

GSC fees are £40/day Friday to Sunday, which includes launching and use of facilities. They will also store boats a few days in case you want to leave it there en-route to Scotland.  Cost £10 until Thursday/Friday 19th May.

Glen Ridding Sailing Centre's require people to wear buoyancy aids on and around the water and boats have at least 3rd party insurance.

I shall be arriving about 5pm on Friday. 

I have idly copied the following from last year so if you've seen it before please ignore it.  The www address for the useful map has changed though to:

www.lakelovers.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/e9f61333483c76ec3e5f4847cf556921.png

Neither Gillside Farm on Side Farm accept prior booking, so I'll sleeping under a hedge if they turn out to be exceptionally busy.  Please make your own arrangements. Campsites and B&B can be found at http://www.ullswater.co.uk/camping.html#Watermillock. 

SAFETY

Also please read the Events - READ THIS FIRST post on this forum.

Note I'm not trained, qualified or insured to advise other people on risks for their sailing activities and:

-   I do not know participant's capabilities
-   I do not know how good their equipment is for the conditions
-   I am unwilling to look after other people's money

It is the boat skippers' responsibilities to ensure their boat, crew and behaviour are safe for the conditions on the day.

No rescue boat service is available so it is up to us to look after ourselves and each other.

My unqualified risk assessment is:

Man-eating crocodiles, fire-breathing dragons, fire-quenching hippos, tsunamis, complicated tides and fierce currents are rare on Ullswater. Also rare are super-tankers with crews relying on radar to see your little boat and big catamarans speeding out to service wind farms. 

On the other hand there are rather charming Edwardian lake cruisers (surprisingly fast), unstable dinghies with hydrofoils, lake swimmers, canoes, incompetents in small boats and me in Gladys - all best given a wide berth.   

Some Swallowboats have encountered centreboard-eating rocks but the areas they (mostly) lurk are shown on the map at

www.lakelovers.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/e9f61333483c76ec3e5f4847cf556921.png

and marked in the real world with red-buoys or spindly beacons.  In common with any mountain surrounded water the wind can be playful, so reef early or be ready to swim.  For extra sport there may be a few irate land-owners and Ullswater Sailing Club along some of the shore line – but again those areas are shown on the map. 

If anyone is aware of any other hazards please let everyone else know.


Matthew
BR20 Gladys

[BobT]

Matthew,

Would you clarify the costs GSC need.  The post says "GSC fees are £40/day Friday to Sunday". Looking at last year I hope you mean £40 for the weekend i.e. Fri pm to Sun pm?

Looking forward to meeting everyone.
Bob

[Matthew P]

Thanks Bob, fees are £40 for Fri pm to Sun pm inclusive.

Matthew

[Simon Knight]

Hi,

Just confirming that I plan to join the fun on Ullswater and will be bringing Carpe Diem.

best wishes

Simon

[Matthew P]

The weather is improving and six boats are now expected at Ullswater 13th-15th May

Bob T
Graham
Rory
John Perry
Simon
Matthew P

Anyone else?

Matthew
BR20 Gladys

[BobT]

Matthew,

At the risk of sounding like the enthusiastic new boy we are hoping to arrive between 3 and 5 pm (or later if traffic is unkind). Will we catch you at GSC?

Are there any plans for Fri evening meal and/or the odd beverage?

Regards,
Bob