OCSG does the Birkett Trophy, Ullswater
This is a massive event run by Ullswater Yacht Club each July and typically attracts a couple of hundred entries. It's a mass start and the course for each day is usually the whole length of the lake so takes all afternoon!
See some accounts here:
http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/?article=137297
http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/?article=142109
http://www.uktempest.co.uk/results/2009_birkett.htm
http://www.mustoskiff.com/reports-and-news/2009/birkett.htm This article even mentions that an open canoe entered - this was Keith and Ann Morris!
Last years results are here: http://www.ullswateryachtclub.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=3QqpkfBiV4s%3d&tabid=163&mid=485
You will need to enter the event and book camping direct with the club using the class "Open Canoe" and a Portsmouth Number (for handicap correction purposes) of 1300. Entry forms are here: http://www.ullswateryachtclub.org/Events/OpenEvents/EntryFormsNoticeofRace/tabid/155/Default.aspx
If we get at least 6 entries they will designate us a class of our own so have a go! You know you want to!!