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.
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/
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.
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.
Raid Finland, Turku Archipelago, Åland Islands.
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.
Dorestad Raid, Netherlands.
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.
Seafair Haven is a maritime festival which takes place biennially, with advice from and partnership with the well established Semaine du Golfe festival in the Morbihan, Brittany.
The festival has been a great success in 2006, 2008 2010 and 2012 plans are now underway to organise a fifth Seafair Haven from 7th -14 June of June 2014 for traditional and classic vessels and long boat rowing to celebrate the magnificent Milford Haven Waterway in Pembrokeshire.
The biennial Semaine du Golfe du Morbihan festival of boats (and food, wine and lots of other good things!). See the following forum post and web site for more details:
http://www.swallowyachtsassociation.org/smf/index.php/topic,995.0.html
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.
Mon 29 June to Fri 3 July 2015 at Mylor Yacht Harbour, Falmouth. See following forum post for full details:
http://www.swallowyachtsassociation.org/smf/index.php/topic,1067.msg7237.html#msg7237
See the English Raid website for details: http://www.raidengland.org/.
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.
See the following forum topic for full details:
http://www.swallowyachtsassociation.org/smf/index.php/topic,1236.msg8844.html#msg8844
English Raid 2016. See following forum topic for details:
http://www.swallowyachtsassociation.org/smf/index.php/topic,1275.msg9171.html#msg9171
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
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