BKL Ullswater Qualifier

The 2019 British Keelboat League kicks off in the North of England with a qualifier hosted by Ullswater Yacht Club on the Sunday 5th and Monday 6th May. The club is located in the heart of the beautiful Lake District National Park and is easily accessible from the M6 motorway. Ullswater Yacht Club looks forward to welcoming teams from sailing clubs across the northern region.

Entering this event will give teams the chance to experience racing in one of the new RS21 keelboats. The weekend will comprise of 6 RS21’s and up to 12 teams from local clubs competing in quickfire “sprint” races, each lasting around 15 minutes. Races will be umpired, and teams will rotate between boats in the fleet throughout the weekend of racing. By Monday afternoon every team will have competed in approximately 12 races and the top 3 teams identified for qualification to the national final. The 2019 final will be hosted by Royal Thames Yacht Club later in the year.

This event is a great opportunity for sailors to get together and race, representing their club at an event, without the hassle of transporting your own boat around the UK. The cost of entry for this qualifier at Ullswater Yacht Club on the 5th and 6th May 2019 is £300 per team. All you need to do is enter your team and arrive at the club ready for racing on the Sunday morning