Swallow Yachts Association
Swallow Yachts Forum => Sailing and Events => Topic started by: Jonathan Stuart on 31 Aug 2017, 13:38
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Swallow Yachts have just announced the 2018 raid on Facebook, so one for the 2018 diary:
https://www.facebook.com/swallowyachts/photos/a.391911770821588.99982.391200070892758/1701735716505847/?type=3&theater
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Thanks for the dates-for-diary.
Cavatina, as those who have met her will understand, has had identity problems in the 'yacht' department: not surprising given her 12' LOA. However she is nothing if not game. Therefore, everything else being equal in the meantime, she plans to apply for the post of Fleet Mascot for the 2018 Raid. She will join in as she can, not get in the way or be a nuisance, and generally promises to (try to) be good.
Looking forward to it!
Michael R
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There _may_ be a Pictish raid from Morayshire, if I can figure out the logistics of a 1,400 mile round trip. The intent is present, I just need to wrapper this up in a major south-west incursion… Date is in the diary :)
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No wedding this year so every intention of being there. Accommodation booked, just hope not tempting fate.
Bob
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Mylor Raiders for 2018,
Just closing on the purchase of a BR20 epoxy ply boat as hoped, so see you all there. This is the direct result of the great hospitality shown me at Mylor in 2017 by the entire fleet, Ray and Jill Scragg, and Graham W (the slave galley driver) in particular.
Fair winds,
Mark
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I am interested in this raid, but have no idea of the format, in particular, where is the centre of the operation and therefore where the best place to look for accommodation. Sail Caledonia sold out already, so I don't want to miss this one, and feel I should organise accommodation asap even though I gather Swallow Yachts are not taking entries until the New Year. Do all boats return to the same place each night? Any other useful information from old hands ? Thank you anyone for any help.
Charles Scott-Knox-Gore.
Augusta Thomasina BR 20
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MarkD,
Good to see you've gone for a Swallow; thanks for all the spinnaker tips last year - it was great fun - although must improve on Carrick Roads cross tidal navigation next year!
Ray S
BRe 047 'Whimbrel'
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Charles,
The raid uses Mylor Harbour as its base and runs races from there, returning to base each day. So accommodation in that area is what you need. There are plenty of b&b's in nearby Falmouth if you don't mind a short drive.
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Charles,
Next year will be my third Mylor Raid. I have so far booked accommodation either at the Marina itself (see
https://www.mylor.com/ ) or last year in a cottage at nearby Mylor Bridge. There is usually the option of camping at the marina. We return to base each night where there is supper and prizegiving etc. Breakfasts provided too if wished. You will see the options on the booking form. Sailing is usually a 'Raid' to a lunch spot such as Restronget via Malpas or St. Just or Helford followed by usually a shorter raid in the afternoon. The trips obviously optimised to suit tidal and weather conditions.
Ray S
BRe 047 Whimbrel
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Thank you Graham and Ray. That is all very helpful. Hope to see you there in July.
Charles Scott-Knox-Gore
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Is this Mylor event still happening? In which case it has just dawned on me that the bookings etc may have been going on via Facebook, without further (cross) reference at least to this Forum, which is a pity for those of us (or am I the only one?) not in hock to the personal-information peddlers.
Could someone clarify please?
Michael R
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I've not seen anything on Facebook...
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A week or so ago I was in contact with Lara who was about to have a electronic type meeting (skype) with Nick and Helen re arrangements for the Raid so yes, I understand that it is still happening but no, I have not heard anything more! However the dates were fixed so people could arrange accommodation.
Peter
ps Michael, you are not alone - ever since I read the Facebook T&C's I have been resisting being forced to join that dubious organisation by those who use it to circulate information (which includes the BBC!).
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Hello everyone
After much waiting around for various organisations to come back to me with prices for catering/marina fees etc (and much chasing up by me!) we have the details finalised - thanks for your patience!
The Swallow Yachts 2018 Raid will take place in Mylor from Sunday 8th July - Thursday 12th July
Castaways will once again be hosting us for fabulous evening meals and (for those who want it) a slap up breakfast to set you up for a day on the water. Picnic lunches are included, as is a full cream tea at the waterside Pandora Inn.
You can organise your own accommodation, you can stay on board your boat or you can book a pitch in our dedicated campsite situated just a couple of hundred metres along the foreshore from the marina.
Entry Fees
Entry fee per boat £275 - this includes marina fees, trailer and car parking at the marina.
Catering fee per head £90 - this covers lunch (Mon-Wed), dinner at Castaways (Sun-Wed), cream tea and après sail drinks each day
Breakfast fee per head £34 - a delicious cooked breakfast at Castaways (Mon-Thu)
Camping per pitch £90 (only 12 pitches available)
Charts are available to purchase from us at cost (£15) at the time of booking
Swallow polo shirts and hoodie jumpers personalised with your boat name are also available
To reserve your place on the Swallow Yachts Raid 2018, please email us at events@swallowyachts.com to request a booking form. Completed booking forms and a £100 deposit are required by 25 May to confirm your place at this year's Raid. I've submitted an Event to be posted on the forum so everyone should see that shortly.
We look forward to seeing you!
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Raid bookings are coming in thick and fast!
We already have 13 boats confirmed, and 7 of the 12 campsite pitches have been reserved.
Hope to see you all in Mylor!
Helen
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My earlier comments notwithstanding, Cavatina and I will not be able to make it. Dates don't fit. Have fun: and you won't have a 12 ft dinghy trailing after you all, like a pesky younger sibling - 'wait for meeeee....!'
Michael R (Trouper 12 Cavatina)
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I've just booked Emily in. We are looking forward to seeing you all after missing out last year.
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We now have 22 boats entered for the Raid, including Matt's latest creation! There are only 3 pitches left at the campsite. So, don't delay... book today!!
I've attached a list of current entrants. Those who have been before may notice I've not entered Skylark this year. Unfortunately Chris is away, so I've decided to come along as general dogsbody and floating crew member (and no, that doesn't need putting to the test!)
See you soon,
Helen
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Hi Helen,
We're going along too! I've paid the money.
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There have been a flurry of last minute bookings, so we now have 26 boats entered with only one space left at the campsite.
However, we have now reached the capacity of the restaurant for evening meal/prize giving. So any booking taken now will be able to berth in the marina and come sailing with us during the day but won't be able to join us in the evening. We already have a couple of extra boats thinking about doing this so the attached entrants list is still not final!
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The final tally for the Raid this year is 30 boats!
Along with the usual suspects, this includes five BC26s and the new Coast 250... it's going to be quite a sight!
Looking forward to seeing you all there soon,
Helen
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Hi,
I need to get to Mylor / Falmouth before the Raid and leave the boat there.
So if anyone is going to be in Falmouth the week of 2nd July I would very grateful for some assistance launching a BC26!
Many thanks,
Peter
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Peter, we are arrriving in Mylor on Thursday 5th July but as yet I don't know what time. If we can help at all with your launch we will of course be happy to do so.
Charles Scott-Knox-Gore.
BR 20 Augusta Thomasina
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Hi Peter, Riff Raff and I will be arriving late on Thursday so I could help with launching you on Friday......
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Thank you to Helen, Lara, Matt, Peter T and Peter S for all their efforts in the administration and organisation of a fantastic event. We were blessed with good weather, good company and good food. There was a wide range of experiences sailing round the Fal Estuary, up to Malpas, over to St Just and a gentle cruise to Helford, along with the obligatory cream tea at Pandora Inn in brilliant sunshine. Tremendous 4/5 days.
Kind regards to all,
Andrew
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Did the Coast 250 participate?
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Did the Coast 250 participate?
Hi Graham, unfortunately no. Matt had a cleat which didn't meet spec. and caused failure in the keel system and some minor damage just before the Raid and there was not time to put it right. So Matt was reduced to playing with his latest toy... flying a drone to get some aerial videos of the raid! The first views looked good - we await the full video!
On a more mundane level I've posted a link to my photos showing surface views of the raid (with a couple of examples) on the forum at http://www.swallowyachtsassociation.org/smf/index.php/topic,1780.msg11870.html
or you can view via http://seatern.uk/raid2018/
Peter
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Thanks Peter, great photos of a lovely event. Good to meet you too.
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Many thanks to all who planned, organised and participated in the recent events in Mylor. Riff Raff is assuming Vagabonds place at the back of the fleet - it's not the boat - it's the helmsman!
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Apologies if I missed it but has a south coast (e.g. Mylar) raid been announced for 2019?
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Hi John,
Yes, there is a separate thread for the 2019 Raid at Mylor which will take place 25-29 Jun. However, it has already been over subscribed and we are running a waiting list. Email me at events@swalllowyachts.com if you would like to be added.
Helen