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Sail Caledonia sponsoring a boat in 2014 Raid
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
Sail Caledonia sponsoring a boat in 2014 Raid
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
Sail Caledonia photos
From west to east across Scotland by sail and oar, along the Great Glen, is surely one of the world’s great journeys. The stunning scenery, the magnificent engineering of the Caledonian Canal, and a superb opportunity to test oneself, and ones boa…
Sail Caledonia photos
From west to east across Scotland by sail and oar, along the Great Glen, is surely one of the world’s great journeys. The stunning scenery, the magnificent engineering of the Caledonian Canal, and a superb opportunity to test oneself, and ones boa…
The road the Sail Caledonia
It seemed like a great idea all those months ago when I signed up for Sail Caledonia. Looks more like madness from the cafe in Tyndrum in the Highlands, sheets of rain falling outside, and news on the radio that bridges are closed due to high wind…
The road the Sail Caledonia
It seemed like a great idea all those months ago when I signed up for Sail Caledonia. Looks more like madness from the cafe in Tyndrum in the Highlands, sheets of rain falling outside, and news on the radio that bridges are closed due to high wind…
Dreams and reality
I remember reading something boat designer John Welsford wrote about the importance of ‘dream boats’. I think the essence was that if you want a boat to fulfil your dreams you should build it, even if those dreams might not become
Dreams and reality
I remember reading something boat designer John Welsford wrote about the importance of ‘dream boats’. I think the essence was that if you want a boat to fulfil your dreams you should build it, even if those dreams might not become
Oars
Martyn’s building a Walkabout like mine and he got in touch to ask about the length of my oars and the how I set them up. I thought others might be interested so, here’s the story.
Oars
Martyn’s building a Walkabout like mine and he got in touch to ask about the length of my oars and the how I set them up. I thought others might be interested so, here’s the story.
5am on the Shore of Loch Oich by Ardrishaig
One of the advantages of camping in Scotland in the summer is being woken early by the dawn. On day four of Sail Caledonia I woke here, among the trees on the shore of Loch Oich. No one else was up as I tried to capture the mist rising off the loc…
5am on the Shore of Loch Oich by Ardrishaig
One of the advantages of camping in Scotland in the summer is being woken early by the dawn. On day four of Sail Caledonia I woke here, among the trees on the shore of Loch Oich. No one else was up as I tried to capture the mist rising off the loc…
Great boats on the Great Glen
There’s no doubt in my mind that Iain Oughtred designs truly beautiful boats. But as Elsie, an Oughtred Caledonia Yawl, proved by winning this year’s Sail Caledonia, she’s not only beautiful but a consummate performer under sail and oars. It may b…
Great boats on the Great Glen
There’s no doubt in my mind that Iain Oughtred designs truly beautiful boats. But as Elsie, an Oughtred Caledonia Yawl, proved by winning this year’s Sail Caledonia, she’s not only beautiful but a consummate performer under sail and oars. It may b…
An Orkney Yole on Loch Ness
Sail Caledonia is a raid, by sail and oar, across Scotland along the Caledonian Canal. This year I was in my father’s 100 year old Orkney Yole Mohican.
An Orkney Yole on Loch Ness
Sail Caledonia is a raid, by sail and oar, across Scotland along the Caledonian Canal. This year I was in my father’s 100 year old Orkney Yole Mohican.
Capsize practice
I’ve known for long time I ought to practice capsizing, but I’ve never quite got around to it. On Sail Caledonia, the evening at Loch Oich is scheduled for capsize practice.
Capsize practice
I’ve known for long time I ought to practice capsizing, but I’ve never quite got around to it. On Sail Caledonia, the evening at Loch Oich is scheduled for capsize practice.
Walkabout boat-tent
On my recent trip along the Great Glen, I slept for six nights in my boat tent. I only finished making the tent the day before I left and hadn’t even had time to put it up, let alone test it. Luckily it worked, but I’m not sure the boat tent is go…
Walkabout boat-tent
On my recent trip along the Great Glen, I slept for six nights in my boat tent. I only finished making the tent the day before I left and hadn’t even had time to put it up, let alone test it. Luckily it worked, but I’m not sure the boat tent is go…
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