Events

Jun
26
Sun
2016
Swallow Yachts Raid @ Mylor Yacht Harbour
Jun 26 – Jul 1 all-day

See the following forum topic for full details:

http://www.swallowyachtsassociation.org/smf/index.php/topic,1236.msg8844.html#msg8844

Aug
7
Sun
2016
English Raid @ River Clyde
Aug 7 – Aug 12 all-day

English Raid 2016. See following forum topic for details:

http://www.swallowyachtsassociation.org/smf/index.php/topic,1275.msg9171.html#msg9171

May
26
Fri
2017
Sail Caledonia @ Great Glen, Scotland
May 26 – Jun 3 all-day

SAIL CALEDONIA – The Highland Scotland Raid

27th May – 3rd June 2017

Coast to Coast Adventure through the Great Glen & Caledonian Canal!

Fort William to Inverness, sail or row in canal, loch and sea.

Traverse the 66 mile course and enjoy the exciting sailing of very open green water in Loch Ness 22 miles (36km) and the 29 Locks and 10 swing bridges along the way.

A warm invitation to traditional style boat sailors (5-9m length)
Challenging Highland environment.
Great company, great competition and excellent music!
International entrants very welcome the Swiss, Dutch, French,
and many other countries are regular participants.

2016 prices for entry will be held until the 1st October for the early boats!

Full details & registration at: www.sailcaledonia.org
Follow and join Sail Caledonia on Facebook.

Jul
1
Sat
2017
Swallow Yachts Raid @ Mylor Yacht Harbour
Jul 1 – Jul 6 all-day

This year’s Swallow Yachts Raid will run from 2nd – 6th July 2017.

The programme has yet to be finalised but will definitely include the now-favourite cream tea run, and we’ll hopefully head out to Helford this time too.  Despite the less than fabulous weather last year the Raid was enjoyed by everyone and we hope to see new faces and people returning again this year!  It’s a fun event, with friendly racing and cruising in company, camping/campervan accommodation can be included as part of the package (first come, first served) and a cooked breakfast can also be included.  Your packed lunches are provided and the days are rounded off with a drink on the jetty and a fantastic evening meal served by Castaways on the harbour front.

Cost of the packages vary depending on what you would like to include so please email events@swallowyachts.com for further information. We can’t accept entries or requests for further information via the forum/comments or to other Swallow Yacht email addresses – you must email and use the events@swallowyachts.com address!

May
25
Fri
2018
Sail Caledonia 2018 @ The Great Glen, Scotland
May 25 – Jun 2 all-day

The world’s longest running sail and oar event, held in the stunning scenery of the Scottish Highlands, returns for 2018. See the event’s website for full details:

http://www.sailcaledonia.org/

May
25
Sat
2019
Sail Caledonia @ Fort William to Inverness
May 25 – Jun 1 all-day

Classic raid from Fort William to Inverness, from sea to sea.

Probably now fully booked but contact the organisers and try your luck.

May
27
Mon
2019
Semaine du Golfe du Morbihan @ Gulf du Morbihan, Brittany, France
May 27 – Jun 2 all-day

Huge French sailing festival.  Brits made very welcome!

Jun
25
Tue
2019
Swallow Yacht Raid 2019 @ Mylor near Falmouth
Jun 25 – Jun 29 all-day

This event is now fully booked but please email to join the reserve list

Jul
22
Mon
2019
English Raid on the Clyde @ Blairvadach Outdoor Centre, Gareloch,
Jul 22 – Jul 27 all-day

To view the programme and costs click on the Programme 2019 link.

To register your interest in attending please click on the Register 2019 link.

 

May
23
Sat
2020
Sail Caledonia 2020 – Cancelled due to Covid-19 @ Fort William to Inverness
May 23 – May 30 all-day

The Great Glen Raids – which later became Sail Caledonia – were wonderful intense experiences. They seemed like a season’s worth of sailing crammed in to a week.” Iain Oughtred, boat designer (Water Craftmagazine no. 111).

The 2019 Raid was another great success with an eclectic selection of boats, while skippers and crews enjoyed fine passages and racing during the day with warm and friendly socialising each evening. The Results are now available and the Galleries page has photos from this year’s event. Don’t miss out next year, join the world’s longest running and best sail & oar raid – Sail Caledonia.

Well done to Jim Black, overall winner of Sail Caledonia 2019 in “Two Brothers”, a Drascombe Lugger.

Sail Caledonia was again a most enjoyable event with great camaraderie between all boats, crews and support staff. Anyone who appreciates stimulating company, laughter, live music, good food, occasionally challenging sailing, interesting small boats and a memorable experience should come.” Matthew Peacock, 2015 winning skipper.

Sail Caledonia is the annual Scottish ‘Raid’ or expedition for boats powered by sail and/or oars which takes place in the Highlands of Scotland each May. Everyone who has taken part has acclaimed it a fantastic event and an experience not to be missed.

Using the Great Glen’s stunning and varied lochs and the 200 year old Caledonian Canal, a fleet of up to 25 boats sails, rows, races, explores and ceilidhs their way up the glen. Accompanied by safety boats, nothing beats sailing and rowing from the Atlantic at Fort William, through Fort Augustus and the mighty Loch Ness, to the finish in the Beauly Firth at Inverness, the Highland’s capital. Sea-to-sea via some of the world’s most stunning mountain scenery in the safety of an accompanied expedition for small boats.

Sail Caledonia is a friendly, open event for smaller (c. 5m – 9m) boats capable of completing the journey under sail and/or oar. Anyone can join providing their boat conforms in general terms to one of the classes and the safety regulations set out in the Notice of Race (available on Downloads page).

We are always looking to build on the success of previous years and attract sailing boats of many shapes and sizes. Please enjoy our web site and if you have any questions simply get in touch.

Jun
29
Mon
2020
Swallow Raid 2020 Cancelled due to Covid-19 @ Mylor Yacht Harbour
Jun 29 – Jul 3 all-day
May
15
Sun
2022
Semaine du Golfe @ Golfe du Morbihan, Brittany
May 15 – May 21 all-day

There’s still some confusion on dates, with some internet sites saying 2022 and others 2023.

May
28
Sat
2022
Sail Caledonia 2022 @ Great Glen, Scotland
May 28 – Jun 4 all-day

Europe’s toughest sali & oar raid through the Great Glen of Scotland, from Fort William to Inverness.

Already fully booked with several entries waitlisted.

 

Jul
11
Mon
2022
Swallow Yachts Raid @ Mylor Yacht Harbour, Cornwall
Jul 11 – Jul 15 all-day

Taking place after being rescheduled due to COVID-19 in 2020 and 2021.

Aug
9
Tue
2022
Raid England 2022 @ Bradwell Marina, Essex
Aug 9 – Aug 13 all-day

Postponed twice due to the pandemic since the original date in 2020.

Sep
8
Thu
2022
Dorestad Raid, Netherlands
Sep 8 – Sep 11 all-day

A fairly relaxed sail and oar event around the backwaters of Dorestad in the middle of the Netherlands.  No further details available yet.

Sep
10
Sat
2022
SY Raid: Cobnor @ Cobnor
Sep 10 – Sep 14 all-day
Jul
10
Mon
2023
SY Raid Mylor @ Mylor near Falmouth
Jul 10 – Jul 14 all-day

The very popular and usually over-subscribed multi-day raid event based in Mylor Yacht Harbour with catering at the Castaways Restaurant.

Aug
19
Mon
2024
Raid England @ Mountbatten Centre, Plymouth
Aug 19 – Aug 23 all-day

 

Sep
11
Wed
2024
Dorestad Raid @ Netherlands
Sep 11 – Sep 15 all-day