We are trying to encourage more people to become involved in these sort of raids and have today sent out a press release to all the sailing magazines that we could think of, plus past and future participants in the raid, sailing clubs, raid boat makers, schools, colleges, etc etc.
The text reads:
"SAIL CALEDONIA TO SPONSOR A 2014 RAID BOAT
Sail Caledonia, the annual sail & oar raid through the Great Glen of Scotland, is inviting applications for a sponsored boat entry for next year’s race, which will take place from 24th to 31st May 2014.
The crew will provide their own boat, safety gear and camping equipment. Once there, their only costs will be for meals. Sail Caledonia will waive the raid entry fees and will pay for launching, camping and canal licence fees.
The successful applicants could be from a school or college, part of a community-based scheme or looking to raise money for a charitable cause.
Applications should be sent to info@sailcaledonia.org by no later than 31st January 2014. The race committee will decide the winning application shortly thereafter.
The application should include the following details:
• Type of boat
• Likely number and age of crew
• Experience of skipper
• Why the crew feel that they should get the sponsored place
For more details on the raid, including what to expect and pictures from past raids, please see
http://www.sailcaledonia.org/"
The original announcement is attached. If you can think of any deserving causes, please bring this to their attention. The sponsorship for a crew of four is worth £1,265.