The Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy
| Most recent edition or competition: 62nd Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy | |
| Sponsors | Magic Marine, Triggernaut Sports Glasses |
|---|---|
| First held | July 27–28, 1963 |
| Venue | Ullswater Yacht Club |
| Champions | Adam Ovington & Stuart Keegan - International 14 |
| Most titles | Lee Noble (2002, 2004-2007, 2009) -6, Lester Noble (2004-2007, 2009, 2010) - 6 |
| Website | https://www.ullswaterycbirkett.org/ |
The Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy is an annual sailing regatta held at Ullswater Yacht Club. It was first held in 1963 following the death of Lord Norman Birkett, whom the event and trophy is named for.[1]
History
Following the death of Lord Birkett shortly after he gave a speech in campaigning for the prevention of Ullswater being turned into a reservoir, the event was held for the following year in the first weekend of July. Since then the event has been held during the same weekend every year since, excluding 2020 when it was cancelled due to the COVID pandemic.[2] The event was first won by Robin Steavenson and Ewen Stamp of Tynemouth Sailing Club, who sailed an International 14.[3]
Format
The regatta contains two races across the two days, with both being a full lap of the 9 mile (14.5km) long Ullswater. The regatta does not allow a discard race, meaning that both races sailed count towards final results.
References
- ^ "History". Ullswater Yacht Club Birkett. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ "Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy 2020 cancelled". www.yachtsandyachting.com. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ "Birkett winners 1963-2024 : Ullswater Yacht Club". ullswateryachtclub.org. Retrieved 2025-06-22.