What is Raiding? At our events, which span four days of sailing, each day's races (or non-competitive group sailing, depending on which boat you're on) are divided between our smaller craft and larger yachts. Routes are set by Matt and most participants are lined up for the starting sequence! Cream tea or a picnic moored up in a cove, the days vary depending on where we sail and the weather of course. Evenings are spent unwinding by the water with a cold drink, followed by a delicious meal and the day's prize-giving, always full of good humour. Some of the hardier sailors stay aboard their Swallow, while others opt for a more luxurious stay in nearby accommodations. Unlike traditional racing, raiding is all about camaraderie, strategy, and skill—without the use of engines. It’s just wind, water, and teamwork! Join the adventure and experience the best of sail-and-oar cruising, join the waiting list to hear about our next raid. 🌊 Sign up + learn more about our events: https://swallowyachts.com/events/ ⛵ Discover the Swallow Yachts Association: https://swallowyachts.com/the-association/

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With that sun shinning, flat water and a gentle breeze it was easy for the J109 to Going to Red to cut close behind the sterns of a couple of Impala 28 who where locked in a close battle of their own. Judging the speed of both your own yacht and the yachts around you is key to every skippers race management as in many cases the closer you can get to yachts which are in other races and and often in the way the less ground you will give up to you competitors in your own race. Going to Red did not look back in this race and lead from start to finish in tricky conditions for the SLYC Regatta. With the wind flicking up and and down and from left to right for most of the afternoon the whole crew needed to be on their toes to ensure they keep the boat moving and in clear air.

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Round The Island Race with First Class Sailing is an annual event. Set off with over 1000 other racing yachts to circumnavigate the Isle of Wight. Round The Island Race is organised by the Island Sailing Club in Cowes. This is a one-day yacht race around the Isle of Wight. An island situated off the south coast of England. With over 1,000 yachts and around 15,000 sailors, it is one of the largest yacht races in the world and the fourth largest participation sporting event in the UK after the London Marathon and the Great North and South Runs. From Olympic gold medallists and world champions to amateur crews and those trying their hand at racing for the first time, this really is a race for all With First Class Sailing you can take part and experience this top racing event with no experience required. Full training is given. Training days and post-race festivities are all included in our race packages. Whether you compete in yacht races regularly or are new to the sport, sailing in the Round The Island Race, one of the world's most iconic sailing events, and in some of the best (and most challenging) sailing waters is a day to remember! "The race itself for me was tremendous - Perfect amount of wind and plenty of sunshine. Sail back on Sunday was relaxing - the wind had dropped. Skipper excellent. Confident and clearly in control of the boat and the race." - a happy sailor from one of our previous RTIR To find out more head to our website or follow us on our social channels. Please do call or email if you have any questions. Website: https://www.firstclasssailing.com/ Email: info@firstclasssailing.com Call: 0203 006 3717 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstClassSailing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/first_class_sailing/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2262271 Video credit Kevin Deville

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Beautiful Mother Nature is ALL AROUND us…@SailingGlacierGem

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