Ullswater Cruising Guide Ullswater Yacht Club - 2011 Cruising on Ullswater A publication for Ullswater Yacht Club members A tranquil sail on Ullswater. Many sailors enjoy sailing on the beautiful waters of Ullswater, but few feel confident enough to extend their day-sailing to cruising, anchoring overnight and spending a few days ‘away from it all’. It is hoped that this publication will encourage a few more UYC cruiser owners to do just that. It is emphasised that the responsibility of safe anchoring is at all times the total responsibility of the vessel’s skipper. This publication gives a guide to the location of anchorages which have been used by UYC members, but the decision to use one has to be determined by the skipper and is dependant on the prevailing weather conditions at the time and the suitability of the vessel’s anchoring equipment. (Anyone in doubt can seek guidance from experienced UYC cruiser owners who are only too willing to help. UYC cannot be held responsible for any problems experienced when using these anchorages.) The shores of Ullswater are by-and-large private property and therefore shore landings from a cruiser should be avoided. Although the anchorages shown are often used it must be emphasised that the lake bed often slopes away steeply and careful anchoring is always required. Please beware that swimming can be dangerous, due the low water temperature just a short distance offshore. We hope you will be tempted to cruise Ullswater and enjoy the experience. John Easterby Summer 2011 Front cover photo of Ullswater from Arthurs Pike by Neil Thompson. With grateful thanks to Judith and Brian Lindley for their photographs of the anchorages, Neil Thompson for help with the map and to Liz Amos for putting it all together. 1. Howtown Bay Best for winds from South to West Fairly busy during the day due to steamer traffic. Quiet at night. Gently sloping lake bed inshore. 2. Hallin Promontary Best for winds from South to West. Popular during the day. Quiet at night. Gently sloping lake bed inshore. Shore access to National Park. 3. Birkett Bay Best for winds from South East to South West. Quiet anchorage. Steeply sloping lake bed. 4. Sandwick Bay Best for winds from South East to South West. Gently sloping lake bed inshore. Quiet. 5. Scalehow Wood Best for winds from South East to South West. Good holding close inshore. Quiet. Shore access to National Park. 6. Silver Bay Best for winds from South East to South West. Good holding. Gently sloping lake bed inshore. Quiet. Shore access to National Park. 7. Small Islands Best for North East to South East winds. Quiet. Consider a stern line to stop swinging. 8. Lagoon Best for North West to South East winds. Fairly narrow space, so consider a stern line to stop swinging. Quiet. 9. Bay (no photo) Best for North West to South East Winds. Open Bay. Quiet. 10. South Shore Best for South East to South West winds. Large area of weeds, so not very safe for overnight. Day-time anchoring – watch for drifting and don’t leave the boat. 11. Glencoyne Bay Best for South West to North West winds. Gently sloping lake bed inshore. Near to road, so noisy. 12. Aira Point Best for West to North East winds. Gently sloping lake bed inshore. Quiet. . Bay 13. Aira Best for West to North winds. Steeply sloping lake bed. Near to road, so noisy. 14. Harbour Best for West to North winds. Gently sloping lake bed close inshore. Near to UYC facilities. Notes In an emergency contact the Coastguard. Phone 999. On-shore overnight camping and open fires on lakeshores and islands damage the fragile environment, so are not permitted. If using a barbeque please raise on stones to avoid damage to the ground and remove them after use. On board, sealed toilets must be used and emptied only at designated facilities (e.g. UYC) Anchoring in Ullswater has to be done carefully, but advice may be obtained from one of several experienced members who will willingly give you the benefit of their knowledge. The first, of course, is to have an appropriate anchoring system for your boat. . . . . Enjoy!! Danger Marks on the Lake 1. Shallows off Gale Bay 2. Shallows/reef off Thwaite Point 3. Shallows/rock north of Beauthorn, danger buoy missing July 2011 4. Reef south of Beauthorn, south marker missing July 2011 5. Shallows off Halsteads point - buoy missing July 2011 6. Reef in Outward Bound bay near boathouse - marker OK 7. Scalehow Wood - marker OK 8. South of Cherry Holm island - don't go too close when the water level in the lake is low Ullswater Yacht Club Howtown Pooley Bridge Cumbria CA10 2NA Tel 01768 486333 www.ullswateryachtclub.org
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