Lake District Meeting 2018

[John Perry]

Definitely firming-up on this. Adele and I are thinking of making it a week, couple of days before and a couple after. Will probably book accommodation soon in the hope of getting some! I plan on talking to GSC to confirm its OK for the boat to be there for the week.

Cheers for now,
John

[jonno]

Hi Matthew

Thanks for organising this Ullswater meet.  I'd like to bring Ella.  Any recommendations for a campsite which accepts campervans?

Thanks

John

[Anthony Huggett]

Hi Matthew,
                We'd like to bring Emily if that's OK.

Anthony & Myf.

[Matthew P]

With Emily and Ella joining us we now have 8 prospective boats at Ullswater 10th-12th August and room for plenty more.

Glenridding Sailing Centre has come out of hibernation and will accept bookings by phone or email for launch/recovery and parking.

I shall probably camp at:

Gillside Farm, Glenridding, Penrith CA11 0QQ
www.gillsidecaravanandcampingsite.co.uk
017684 82346

Gillside Farm has pitches for tents and motor homes, is a short stumble from the Travellers Rest and and a slightly longer stumble down to Glenridding. 

Matthew
BR20 Gladys

[MarkDarley]

Sorry we will not be able to join you this year in Pippin, Bayraider 20 epoxy ply, newly refurbished by Matt and his team.  We have family coming from California to our house in Devon that weekend, but hope to see some of you in Mylor.

We are actually on our way up to Ullswater on Tuesday.  We are using it as a break on the drive up to Fort William for the Sail Caledonia Raid.  We are staying for a couple of nights at what looks to be a charming old hotel, the Howtown, recommended by the commodore of the Ullswater YC who has invited us to use their facilities nearby.  Hoping for some decent weather to take Pippin out on the lake.....

Any tips on the pleasures of Ullswater will be greatly appreciated.  Haven't been there since about 1975!

[Matthew P]

Any tips on the pleasures of Ullswater will be greatly appreciated.

Hi MarkD, Some of us may arrive at Ullswater before Thursday 9th, so could overlap with your visit. Ullswater has many pleasures, and few things to worry about.  Not much has changed since the 1970's except a few more NT restrictions on where you can land.  Details, with map, can be seen on the  Ullswater blog on this website.

Regards

Matthew
BR20 Gladys

[Matthew P]

The Ullswater meeting is less than a month away. Boats currently on the list include:

Anthony   BR17  Emily
John        BR20  Ella
Dermot    BR20 
Matthew   BR20  Gladys
Mark D    BR20  Pippin (up to 9th Aug)
Andrew    SR20  Craic
Tim         BRe    Papagena
Bob         BRe    Escape
John        BRe    Moireach
Mark B     BRe

Room for  a few more, big and small, old and new, expert and beginner.  Please book your launch directly with Glen Ridding Sailing Centre (see below, Events or Ullswater Blog on this forum) and let me know your intentions by this forum post or mail.

I am contemplating arriving on Wed evening 8th Aug if the weather is good.

Matthew
BR20 Gladys

[BobT]

Matthew,

Apologies but with, Sail Caledonia, Seafair Haven and Swallow Raid I am overspent on weeks away sailing and will be unable to make Ullswater this year.
Hope all goes well,
Bob

[jonno]

Hi Matthew

Just confirming we'll be at Ullswater. We'll stay at Gillside caravan and camping site.

Can you remind me whether the use of outboard motors is permitted on the lake?

Thanks

John

[Matthew P]

Hi John

It'll be good to see you at Ullswater.  I am planning to travel up on Wednesday evening.

I understand that motors are permitted on Ullswater but with a 10mph speed limit - so no speed advantage under engine for a SY Coast 250.  I shall be relying on wind and oars.

Here is a handy Ullswater map and guide:

http://mediafiles.thedms.co.uk/Publication/CU/cms/pdf/adventure-onwater-ullswater-lugandmap.pdf


Matthew
BR20 Gladys

[dermot]

Hi Mathew
It sounds great, but the timing for Ullswater this year doesn't work for me, so apologies. Maybe next year.
Dermot
BR20 Gwennol y Mor

[Matthew P]

No problem Dermot, we hope to see you next year.

Matthew
BR20 Gladys

[jonno]

Matthew

Thanks for the link to the Ullswater map and guide.

The weather forecast for that weekend doesn't look bad. We've booked in an extra night - Thursday night - at Gillside.

Looking forward to it and to seeing everybody.

John

[John Perry]

Just to confirm we will be arriving Wednesday 8th and departing Wednesday 15th. I spoke to the sailing centre and that is all arranged and we'll be staying at the Patterdale Hotel.

Looking forward to a great week,
John

[Anthony Huggett]

Matthew and all those who are going to Ullswater,

Sincere apologies, we've finally bought a house, but having just moved in there's a lot more to do than we thought. We won't be able to make it to Ullswater. We hope you all have a great time.

Anthony & Myf (Emily)