The Scottish Raid: Using the Great Glen’s stunning and varied lochs and the 200 year old Caledonian Canal, a fleet of up to 25 boats sails, rows, races, explores and ceilidhs their way up the glen.
Sail Caledonia is a friendly, open event for smaller (c. 5m – 9m) sailing boats built in traditional style. Anyone can join providing their boat conforms in general terms to one of the classes.
The Sail Caledonia Raid provides an unrivalled opportunity for competitive and relaxed sailing and rowing in small boats. Whilst completing the 66 mile navigation from coast to coast the event provides a unique sample of Scottish Highlands – participants will ascend Neptune’s Staircase to the sound of the bagpipes, the longest staircase flight of locks in the UK, then sail/row a series of magnificent lochs ending in the mysterious Loch Ness and passing below the spectacular ramparts of Urquhart Castle.
Full details on the www.sailcaledonia.org website.