Events

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.

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
12
Fri
2019
Ullswater Lake District 12th-14th July 2019 @ Glenridding Sailing & Activity Centre
Jul 12 – Jul 14 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

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
17
Sun
2020
Dunstaffnage – Cancelled due to Covid-19 @ Dunstaffnage Marina
May 17 – May 25 all-day

Last time I was at Mylor for a Swallow event it occurred to me that Dunstaffnage Marina www.dunstaffnagemarina.co.uk and the adjacent Wide Mouthed Frog Hotel would be a good place to have a gathering of Swallow owners which is more accessible to those of us who are based North of “Watford Gap”.

Over the last 4 years a small group of us have cruised together in the Oban area and have visited many of the lovely anchorages ranging from Loch Ness, N of Mallaig, to The Sound of Iona, West of Mull, in our BR 20 boats.  In doing so we have never come across any other Swallows and are keen to share some of our knowledge with others.
The biggest problem that we have come across is to find a good base from which to explore the area where there is  secure parking for cars and trailers close to a slipway. Dunstaffnage Marina does tick this box and the facilities at “The Frog” make it an excellent venue for socialising in the manner of Mylor gatherings. I am offering to co-ordinate an informal meet there in the week beginning Sunday May 17th or the following Monday. The date is chosen as it leads up to Sail Caledonia which starts on the 23rd and which usually includes a Swallow or two.

As an informal meet there will be no racing, no safety boat nor fixed programme but shore based advice on many of the places that can be explored from Dunstaffnage. I have retired from the rigours of the ‘wild camping’ enjoyed over the last 4 years and Mary will be my crew (as long as the weather is reasonable) and we will be based at The Frog each night.
I am posting this proposal now as I would like to find out how many owners might be interested in trailing to Dunstaffnage for a gathering of this sort next May. The Frog Hotel opens its bookings at the beginning of November each year and they say that they get booked up quickly for May being well before the worst of the infamous Scottish Midge season! Depending on the level of interest I can explore the option of set menus at The Frog etc.

If you are interested in joining in such a meet, please indicate through this S Y Forum. It will be up to each owner to book for their own needs but I may be able to negotiate group rates in advance if there is enough interest. An expression of interest will of course not be binding and anyway I will not be crystallizing any arrangements before mid October.

Rory C BRe 25 Gobhlan-Gaoithe

Jun
13
Sat
2020
Seafair Milford Haven 2020 Postponed due to Covid-19 @ Lawrenny Pembrokeshire
Jun 13 – Jun 20 all-day

Festival of the Milford Haven Waterway

The event will again be based from Lawrenny and will be a week of guided and free sailing for traditional vessels with the usual entertainment, camping, bbqs and company from regulars and newcomers.

Registration will be published in due course on the website.

For further information Contact:-

Paula Holt
Tall Ships Wales Trust Coordinator
Mobile: 07766647240
Email: paula@seafairhaven.org.uk

Jun
29
Mon
2020
Swallow Raid 2020 Cancelled due to Covid-19 @ Mylor Yacht Harbour
Jun 29 – Jul 3 all-day
Jul
10
Fri
2020
Lake District Ullswater July 2020 @ Glenridding Sailing Centre
Jul 10 – Jul 12 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 2019 Ullswater event  please see: https://www.swallowyachtsassociation.org/smf/index.php/topic,1882.0.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:    “ULLSWATER”  at https://www.swallowyachtsassociation.org/?page_id=1645

Aug
27
Thu
2020
Lake Bala Mid-Wales, Postponed to Thursday 27th August 2020 @ Lake Bala
Aug 27 all-day

Weather dependent and date may change if weather is bad (F4+)

An informal meeting, open to anybody, including non-Swallow Boats.

Pay parking and boat launch fees (about £10) using machine near the toilet block.  Pay by card.

Bala is a large inland lake, shallow near the slipway and very deep elsewhere. Please watch out for wild swimmers and my small boat. Winds can be gusty and no rescue service is available. Participants are entirely responsible for their own safety.

 

 

Jul
9
Fri
2021
Lake District Ullswater Swallow Boats Meeting 2021 @ Glenridding Sailing Centre
Jul 9 – Jul 11 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 Friday to Monday, fees to be confirmed.  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.

Finally, Covid restrictions will be lifted before 11th July but the meeting dates and format may be changed if Covid regulations and safety precautions apply.

Matthew Peacock

Sep
20
Mon
2021
Swallow Yachts Rally @ Cobnor @ Cobnor, Chichester Harbour
Sep 20 – Sep 24 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.

Jun
18
Sat
2022
Sea Haven 2022, Milford Haven @ Llanion Cove Activity Centre
Jun 18 – Jun 25 all-day
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.