English Raid 2011

Julian Swindell · 18 May 2011, 09:38

How many are going to the 2nd English RAID in the Solent this summer? Slightly more extensive than last year's. I twill be going west as far as Bembridge and Chichester Harbour and including Lymington and the River Hamble. I am planning to sail over again from Poole

Details here:
http://www.raidengland.org/

Michael Rogers · 18 May 2011, 11:32

Hi Julian

I had hoped to join in this year (nostalgic sailing waters apart from anything). Unfortunately, I have had to have some of my innards removed (fortunately an amount I can spare). This having happened last week, and although I am making a brisk recovery so far, I have to accept that the end of July is a bit early for me to go a-raiding this year.

EXTREMELY tiresome, I may say. Puts paid to a biggish chunk of this season, AND sets back my boat-building programme. Uuarghhh! (Apologies if I haven't got the spelling right)

I very much hope that a successful event this year will lead to a third Raid next year, by which time I hope to have my junk-rigged Trouper 12 in action.

Here's to a golden, extended autumn, and meanwhile - good sailing, one and all.

SP Cadenza

Julian Swindell · 18 May 2011, 13:02

I think the plans for next year are to hold a RAID in the Essex/Suffolk rivers. Should be fun and very different form the Solent.

Sorry to hear about your innards.

Michael Rogers · 18 May 2011, 13:14

That would be great. I learned to sail out of Brightlingsea in the late 1940s, know the Orwell and Stour a bit, and - having grown up with Arthur Ransome - would love to sail 'Secret Water'. Bring it on! - definitely something to look forward to.

SP Cadenza

Clem Freeman · 18 May 2011, 16:13

A raid in Essex/Suffolk would be great for me as I live near to the Crouch/Roach (Canewdon). Should have the S17 complete by then (hopefully before the end of this season).

Brian Pearson · 03 Jun 2011, 12:42

How much does it cost to join in the English Raid, I have wondered for a while . Two people, one boat, camping overnight? These are my home waters and I sail "for free" if you see what I mean. It does sound like a lot of fun.

Julian Swindell · 03 Jun 2011, 16:55

I think it is about GBP250 per person. Quite high and higher than last year. I think it is because of the mooring costs for all those boats each night in the Solent, plus they provide all food. It depends if you need overnight accommodation or not as well. I will be sleeping on my own boat, one of the benefits of a nice cosy cabin!