Dinghy development: Ullswater Yacht Club

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Ullswater Yacht Club

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Topic: Ullswater Yacht Club

Posted By: mopuk2000
Subject: Ullswater Yacht Club
Date Posted: 06 Dec 15 at 4:34pm

Tide has come in again, reminiscent of 2009. Thankfully I've not heard of anyone on site last night when it happened.

http://www.ullswateryachtclub.org/Default.aspx?tabid=188&mid=527&newsid527=445&Flood-update-December-6-2015" rel="nofollow - http://www.ullswateryachtclub.org/Default.aspx?tabid=188&mid=527&newsid527=445&Flood-update-December-6-2015

Facebook page will keep anyone interested up to date.

For those who know the place well, the 1700s built bridge at Pooly Bridge has collapsed. Thoughts to those in the village.

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Posted By: mopuk2000
Date Posted: 06 Dec 15 at 4:38pm

http://www.facebook.com/groups/164254646932715/" rel="nofollow - http://www.facebook.com/groups/164254646932715/

Posted By: fleaberto
Date Posted: 08 Dec 15 at 12:08pm

Terribly sad for this fantastic club.
I'm hoping they're back up & in action asap.

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Lightning368 'All the Gear' (409), Lightning368 'Sprite' (101), Laser (big number) 'Yellow Jack', RS Vareo (432)'The Golden Rays'

Posted By: patj
Date Posted: 08 Dec 15 at 8:51pm

Pictures show water up to the railings of the balcony which must be at least 12ft above the ground!
Given the size of Ullswater, that's a heck of a lot of extra water and thoughts are with not only the club but also the local residents, neighbouring campsite and villagers.
May the insurance companies pay out without hassle.

Posted By: JimC
Date Posted: 08 Dec 15 at 9:55pm

I've just been giving myself nightmares wondering what happens to a thoroughly tied down boat if the water gets 4 feet deep... Must remember to leave a hatch cover off as well as the bungs open... I suspect it would do a lot less harm if the boat flooded and drained again.

Posted By: jaydub
Date Posted: 08 Dec 15 at 11:05pm

For those of you that have been to Ullswater, Pooley Bridge was swept away with the force of the water. Just goes to show the force of water.

Posted By: jeffers
Date Posted: 09 Dec 15 at 1:10pm

Originally posted by jaydub

For those of you that have been to Ullswater, Pooley Bridge was swept away with the force of the water. Just goes to show the force of water.

Had a couple of lovely family holidays and my honeymoon in the area. One of my best memories was netting for small fish in the outflow stream which is only usually around 18 inches deep.....

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Paul
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D-Zero GBR 74

Posted By: 59ermad
Date Posted: 09 Dec 15 at 7:32pm

South Windermere SC had it as bad - mid way up the windows -

http://www.swsailing.co.uk/index.php/en/