Ullswater Yacht Club & Sailing School is situated on the stunning shores of Ullswater and provides an Introduction to sailing, RYA training, competitive racing or simply leisure sailing. 10 Minutes from the M6. Camping available in the grounds. The sailing school provides tuition at all levels to Schools, Scouts and community organisations on the beautiful 7 mile lake either in your own boat or in one of a range of training dinghies. Home of the UK's largest inland sailing event - Lord Birkett Memorial Race held the first weekend in July.