Events

Jun
7
Sat
2014
Seafair Haven @ Milford Haven
Jun 7 – Jun 13 all-day

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.

http://www.seafairhaven.org.uk/content.asp

Jul
5
Sat
2014
Weymouth Rally @ Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy
Jul 5 – Jul 5 all-day

South coast rally sailing on the Dorset coast from Weymouth. See the forum for full details

http://www.swallowyachtsassociation.org/smf/index.php/topic,961.msg6120.html#msg6120

Sep
13
Sat
2014
Teifi Rally @ Teifi Boating Club
Sep 13 – Sep 13 all-day

The Teifi Boating Club have kindly agreed to make their premises available to us for a rally on the weekend of the 13th and 14th of September 2014.  Format will be much the same as in previous years. A combination of coastal and estuary cruising – depending on weather conditions. Two meals in the boat club.

Gareth Rowlands will be sending out diary markers to skippers who have attended before. If you would like to be included in the circulation of details and haven’t been before, or have changed your email address, please let Gareth have your name / email address through this forum:

http://www.swallowyachtsassociation.org/smf/index.php/topic,896.msg5492.html#msg5492

May
10
Sun
2015
Semaine du Golfe du Morbihan @ Golfe du Morbihan
May 10 – May 17 all-day

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

http://www.semainedugolfe.com/Home-1074-0-0-0.html

Jun
12
Fri
2015
Swallow Boats Rally @ Ullswater
Jun 12 – Jun 14 all-day

Swallow Boats rally on Ullswater. See following forum topic for details:

http://www.swallowyachtsassociation.org/smf/index.php/topic,980.msg6336.html#msg6336

Jun
19
Fri
2015
Teifi Rally @ Teifi Boat Club
Jun 19 – Jun 21 all-day
Jun
28
Sun
2015
Swallow Boats Raid @ Mylor Yacht Harbour
Jun 28 – Jul 3 all-day

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

Jul
16
Thu
2015
Swallow Boats Rally @ Weymouth
Jul 16 – Jul 19 all-day

SwallowBoats rally at Weymouth, Dorset. Based out of Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy and Portland Marina. Proposed format is as follows but this is subject to numbers and conditions:

Friday 17th: Launch boats, sailing Portland Harbour / Weymouth Bay.
Saturday 18th: Sailing in Weymouth Bay or east along cost. Dinner in evening at local restaurant.
Sunday 19th: Sailing in Portland Harbour / Weymouth Bay. Possibly a race if sufficient interest. Recover boats.

Full discussion and details on following forum topic:

http://www.swallowyachtsassociation.org/smf/index.php/topic,1071.msg7324.html#msg7324

Sep
19
Sat
2015
Bart’s Bash 2
Sep 19 – Sep 20 all-day
Sep
25
Fri
2015
Swallow Boats Rally @ Lake Bala
Sep 25 – Sep 27 all-day
May
13
Fri
2016
Ullswater rally @ Ullswater
May 13 – May 15 all-day

The rally will be based at Glenridding Sailing & Activity Centre.  Skippers should let Matthew Peacock know (via the forum) if they intend going, but book directly with:

Glenridding Sailing & Activity Centre
The Spit
Glenridding
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 0PE

t: 017684 82541
e: info@glenriddingsailingcentre.co.uk
w: http://www.glenriddingactivitycentre.co.uk

For camping see: http://www.ullswater.co.uk/camping.html#Watermillock

For Ullswater map and sailing guide see Ullswater Users Guide at http://ww.lakedistrict.gov.uk/visiting/?a=254047

For info and feedback on the previous June 2015 Ullswater event  please see: http://www.swallowyachtsassociation.org/smf/index.php/topic,980.0.html

As usual, skippers will be solely responsible for their boats, crews, property and money.

For more details and registration please see the forum topic: http://www.swallowyachtsassociation.org/smf/index.php/topic,1224.msg8684.html#msg8684

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

Apr
14
Fri
2017
Lake Bala @ Lake Bala
Apr 14 – Apr 15 all-day
Apr
19
Wed
2017
Milford Haven @ Milford Haven
Apr 19 – Apr 23 all-day
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!

Jul
20
Thu
2017
Coniston Water @ Coniston Water
Jul 20 – Jul 23 all-day
Aug
10
Fri
2018
Lake District Ullswater Swallow Boats Meeting @ Lake District Ullswater Swallow Boat Meeting
Aug 10 – Aug 12 all-day

Ullswater is a popular venue with attractive scenery, interesting but not too challenging sailing and good shore facilities.

Patterdale is a straightforward 15miles (30 mins) drive from J40 on the M6.

See the “Ullswater” blog on the Swallow Boats forum for general sailing advice and location details.

Local B&B’s and campsites to suit all tastes can be found on the internet.

A popular choice for Swallow boaters is Gillside Farm, Glenridding, Penrith CA11 0QQ
www.gillsidecaravanandcamping site.co.uk 017684 82346
Gillside Farm has pitches for tents and motor homes, is a short stumble from the Travellers Rest and and a slightly longer stumble down to Glenridding.

Glenridding Sailing Centre  is again providing parking, launching/recovery, changing rooms and a warm welcome for £65 Friday to Monday.  If you are attending then please let me know on this forum or messages and book yourself and boat directly with GSC at:
Glenridding Sailing & Activity Centre

Tel: 017684 82541
info@glenriddingsailingcentre.co.uk

www.glenriddingsailingcentre.co.u

Please note I’m happy to provide advice and assistance on the location and meeting arrangements but please see the terms on which I organise this event mentioned in the Ullswater blog and elsewhere on this forum.  Skippers are entirely responsible for the physical safety, money and property of their boats and crews.

Matthew Peacock

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.