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