Events

Aug
1
Wed
2012
English Raid 2012 @ East Coast of England
Aug 1 – Aug 4 all-day

The third English Raid. More information available via the following links:

English Raid web site.
Raid programme
.
View route in Google maps
.

Discuss in the Swallow Boats forum.

Aug
31
Fri
2012
Holyhead traditional sailing festival @ Holyhead, Anglesey
Aug 31 – Sep 1 all-day
Sep
12
Wed
2012
The Dorestad Raid @ Groningen, The Netherlands
Sep 12 – Sep 15 all-day

The Dorestad Raid is a great and sporty raiding challenge. Tricky sailing, hearty rowing, going through under bridges, locks, even towing, busy days, and the accommodation on accompanying hotel barge “In Dubio” is quite elegant.

The Dutch are very spirited and innovative Raiders, the dutch network of interconnected waterways is amazing, and there is no language barrier as the Dutch are very international minded and always welcoming to guests from abroad.

http://www.natuurlijkvaren.nl/raid-2012/

Sep
14
Fri
2012
Irish Raid 2012 @ Ireland
Sep 14 – Sep 20 all-day

The Lakelands and Inland Waterways Ireland Sailing Raid 2012.

The 118 mile (190km) course  runs north-south from Lough Erne in Northern Ireland down the Shannon river and lakes to finish at Killaloe in the Republic of Ireland at the southern end of Lough Derg.

More information: http://www.sailing-raids.com/

Southampton Boat Show 2012 @ Southampton
Sep 14 – Sep 22 all-day
Jan
11
Fri
2013
London Boat Show 2013 @ Excel London
Jan 11 – Jan 20 all-day
Jan
30
Wed
2013
Tawe Nunnugah @ Tasmania
Jan 30 – Feb 8 all-day

 

This magnificent RaiD through some of Tasmania’s wild and beautiful waterways commences in Recherche Bay January 30 2013 and ends on Hobart on Friday February 8 to meet up with the parade of sail which heralds the start of the Australian Wooden Boat Festival.

 

The size of the expedition will be limited to a maximum of thirty boats (this may vary a little depending on the size of boats joining) and to 80 people.

http://www.lbt.org.au/TN13_RaiD.html

Apr
6
Sat
2013
Rutland Water Rally @ Rutland Water
Apr 6 – Apr 6 all-day

Swallow Boats rally at Rutland Water. Note that engines are not permitted at Rutland Water but you can sleep on boats moored at the pontoons. See forum topic for full details:

http://www.swallowyachtsassociation.org/smf/index.php/topic,664.0.html

The following contact details can be used to find out more about sailing on Rutland Water in general:

Tel: 01780 460154
Email: rutlandwatersports@anglianwater.co.uk
Website: http://www.anglianwater.co.uk/leisure/what-to-do/watersports/

May
6
Mon
2013
Semaine du Golfe Morbihan 2013 @ Gulf of Morbihan, France
May 6 – May 11 all-day
May
25
Sat
2013
Sail Caledonia 2013 @ Highlands of Scotland
May 25 – May 31 all-day

Sail Caledonia is the annual Scottish ‘Raid’ or expedition for boats powered by sail and oars which takes place in the Highlands of Scotland in early summer.

Using the three major lochs of the Great Glen and the 200 year old Caledonian Canal, the fleet of up to 25 boats races, explores and ceilidh their way up the Glen from Fort William through Fort Augustus and Loch Ness before finishing the journey in the Highlands’ capital, Inverness.

See the Sail Caledonia web site for more details.

Discuss in the Swallow Boats forum.

Jun
15
Sat
2013
Lake Bala Rally @ Lake Bala
Jun 15 – Jun 15 all-day

SwallowBoats Rally on Lake Bala, North Wales. See forum for full details:

http://www.swallowyachtsassociation.org/smf/index.php?topic=690.msg4234#msg4234

Jun
29
Sat
2013
Teifi Rally @ River Teifi
Jun 29 – Jun 29 all-day

Dayboat Rally on the Teifi Estuary and adjacent coastline to take place on the 29th and 30th of June. If anyone would like to join in you would be most welcome – please email Gareth Rowlands (hp.rowlands@virgin.net) and he will send full details and a registration form. Usual informal format will be followed: cruise in company on Saturday and an informal raid type race on Sunday with good food and bar provided by the Teifi Boating Club.

Jul
6
Sat
2013
Raid Finland @ Turku Archipelago
Jul 6 – Jul 12 all-day

Raid Finland, Turku Archipelago, Åland Islands.

http://raidfinland.org/

Aug
5
Mon
2013
English Raid 2013 @ Norfolk Broads
Aug 5 – Aug 8 all-day

See the raid’s web site for full details:

http://www.raidengland.org/?page_id=445

Click here for a map showing the raid’s route.

Sep
13
Fri
2013
Southampton Boat Show 2013 @ Southampton
Sep 13 – Sep 21 all-day
Sep
18
Wed
2013
Dorestad Raid @ Netherlands
Sep 18 – Sep 21 all-day

Dorestad Raid, Netherlands.

http://www.natuurlijkvaren.nl/

Apr
26
Sat
2014
Rutland Water Rally @ Rutland Water
Apr 26 – Apr 26 all-day

Repeating 2013′ successful season kick-off at Rutland Water, Peter Cockerton and Andy Dingle are organising this again for 2012.

Peter and Andy are organising permission to hold the event at Whitwell, car and trailer parking, access to toilets and showers, etc. As per last year overnight stops on your boats will not be a problem. Peter will arrange rooms at a local pub for those requesting accommodation and we’ll meet for dinner and drinks in the same pub on the Saturday evening.

Meet at:

Rutland Watersports,
off Bull Brigg Lane,
Whitwell,
Oakham,
LE15 8BL.

More details and latest updates can be found on the forum topic:

 

http://www.swallowyachtsassociation.org/smf/index.php/topic,850.0.html

 

May
24
Sat
2014
Sail Caledonia 2014
May 24 – May 30 all-day

Sail Caledonia is the annual Scottish ‘Raid’ or expedition for boats powered by sail and oars which takes place in the Highlands of Scotland in early summer.

Using the three major lochs of the Great Glen and the 200 year old Caledonian Canal, the fleet of up to 25 boats races, explores and ceilidh their way up the Glen from Fort William through Fort Augustus and Loch Ness before finishing the journey in the Highlands’ capital, Inverness.

See the Sail Caledonia web site for more details.