Events

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.

 

 

May
10
Mon
2021
Semaine du Golfe du Morbihan
May 10 – May 16 all-day
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
10
Fri
2021
Southampton Boat Show 2021 @ Southampton
Sep 10 – Sep 19 all-day
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.

May
28
Sat
2022
Sail Caledonia 2022 @ Great Glen, Scotland
May 28 – Jun 4 all-day

Europe’s toughest sali & oar raid through the Great Glen of Scotland, from Fort William to Inverness.

Already fully booked with several entries waitlisted.

 

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.

Aug
9
Tue
2022
Raid England 2022 @ Bradwell Marina, Essex
Aug 9 – Aug 13 all-day

Postponed twice due to the pandemic since the original date in 2020.

Sep
8
Thu
2022
Dorestad Raid, Netherlands
Sep 8 – Sep 11 all-day

A fairly relaxed sail and oar event around the backwaters of Dorestad in the middle of the Netherlands.  No further details available yet.

Sep
10
Sat
2022
SY Raid: Cobnor @ Cobnor
Sep 10 – Sep 14 all-day
Jul
10
Mon
2023
SY Raid Mylor @ Mylor near Falmouth
Jul 10 – Jul 14 all-day

The very popular and usually over-subscribed multi-day raid event based in Mylor Yacht Harbour with catering at the Castaways Restaurant.

Jul
15
Mon
2024
Swallow Yachts Rally @ Mylor Cornwall
Jul 15 – Jul 19 all-day
Aug
19
Mon
2024
Raid England @ Mountbatten Centre, Plymouth
Aug 19 – Aug 23 all-day

 

Sep
11
Wed
2024
Dorestad Raid @ Netherlands
Sep 11 – Sep 15 all-day