http://www.shipyardraid.ca/ Shipyard School Raid Summaries en-ca 2005-09-30T04:16:00-07:00 http://www.shipyardraid.ca/ A nice article about Mary and Bill Neal building and racing Dragonfly in this year's Raid has been posted in the (web-version) of the Jackson Hole Daily. An article about Raid boat Dragonfly and her builder 2007-10-06T04:04:09-8:00 http://www.shipyardraid.ca/blog/raid-08 Next year’s (2008) Shipyard Raid will go north from Silva Bay, probably earlier (July or August) in the year. It may be tougher with some longer legs: about 170 km through the Gulf of Georgia, up Malaspina Strait (mainland side), and into Desolation Sound. Let me know what you think, especially about race dates. Times and route for next year's raid 2007-09-17T04:04:09-8:00 http://www.shipyardraid.ca/ The Raid sailed into Port Townsend early yesterday afternoon, with leaders Richard and Quill in Barracuda arriving at about 1:00pm and the rest of the fleet close behind. Overall winner was Conjure, second-place Barracuda, Dragonfly third, and close places for the remaining raiders Selkie, Swordfish, Topsy, and Bellavita. Congratulations to the entire fleet on a safe journey (and we hear that the food was outstanding!). We expect many fine photos and more news for the blog early next week. The Raid arrived in Port Townsend 2007-09-07T04:04:09-8:00 http://www.shipyardraid.ca/ News this morning from Molly and Steven Brouwer of Lopez Island: We did see the Raid this morning and raced out of Watmough with them. Conjure in the lead easily with Richard and Quill in Barracuda in second. We trailed in third and could not catch them and soon had to head for home. The start across looked safe with little wind and no fog. They had at times lots of wind yesterday. Richard and Quill broke their mast but being resourceful types fixed it to race another day. We trust we'll have another update on the Raid this evening--and there are more photos of Raid Mothers and Minders in the blog. Weather conditions for the start of Leg 11 across Strait of Juan de Fuca 2007-09-06T04:04:09-8:00 http://www.shipyardraid.ca/ Tatiana, a 35' double-ended Herreshoff sloop, with skipper Rusty has faithfully bought up the rear of all three raids, as well as being towboat for the Silva Bay Shipyard School's entries in the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival. Home port, Degan Bay, Gabriola Island. Read more about the Raid's Mothers, Escorts, and Shepards since Raid 05... Description of the Raid's motherships, escorts, and shepards since Raid 05 2007-09-05T04:04:09-8:00 http://www.shipyardraid.ca/ The Raid arrived in Deer Harbor this morning from Jones Island, a short-2 nm-leg, in light wind. This afternoon is layover to attend the festival and salmon barbeque, then off tomorrow morning to Spence Spit and then Watmough Bight where the Raid has camping for the night. Details about the legs from Sidney Spit to Deer Harbor to follow. Raid news for Tuesday, September 4 2007-09-04T04:04:09-8:00 http://www.shipyardraid.ca/ The Raid fleet arrived in Sidney Spit this morning in a close group with only 25 minutes between the first and last boats on the six-mile leg. Two legs have been sailing only. In mixed sailing and rowing conditions the leaders so far are Conjure, Barracuda, and Dragonfly with the rest of the boats right behind them, in a tight bunch. The forecast for Haro Stait is light to moderate South Easterlies changing to light to moderate North Easterlies tomorrow. Look for more of Silva Bay Shipyard School Wooden Boat Building student Ted (whose team is building an Oughtred Tammie Norrie starting September 24) Davis' great photos on the blog tomorrow. In the photo from left to right, Barracuda (with the red jib), Topsy (blue hull), Selkie (all red sails), and Bellavita (black sails). Raid news for Sunday, September 2 2007-09-02T04:04:09-8:00 http://www.shipyardraid.ca/ The Raid fleet sailed out of Silva Bay this morning in light rain and wind, with an appreciative crowd to see them off. This afternoon, for Leg 2--Blackberry Point to Conover Cove--the sun is out and the wind is up: the same is predicted for tomorrow. So it appears to be a sailing race at least until Sunday. Photos to follow--and another update on Sunday. Raid 2007 Motherships: Rupert Pelican, a 45’ scow schooner with skipper Rick Sobel; Tatiana, 35’ double-ended Herrshoff sloop with skipper Rusty; and escort Jude, a 16' classic speedboat built at Silva Bay Shipyard School, owner Damien Tokara. Regrets to the Jacobson family in the Bayraider, with a last minute cancellation. They plan to be in Raid 08. Raid news for August 31 2007-08-31T04:04:09-8:00 http://www.shipyardraid.ca/ Jan and #3 Topsy, a 16 foot Woody Wayfarer, are back, with an all-woman all-male crew from Gabriola. Welcome, Raiders! The blog is back, with some of Cameron's beautiful photos from each leg of Raid 06. And photos of Entry #1, Dragonfly, post construction and prior to paint and rig and the 07 raid poster are posted on the Web site. Raid news for August 2007-08-17T04:04:09-8:00 http://www.shipyardraid.ca/ The 2007 Shipyard School Raid is officially closed, with a total of nine boats. Welcome, all Raiders! Our main mothership will be Rupert Pelican, a 45' wooden schooner from Silva Bay. Raider/photographer Cameron Eckhert has an article in the July issue of Classic Boat. Nine Entries for Raid 07 and an article about Raid 06 2007-07-17T04:04:09-8:00 http://www.shipyardraid.ca/ We have two more new entries, another Ian Oughtred design, the ARCTIC TERN, and a newly-launched BAYRAIDER from Wales. Welcome, Raiders! Kathy Mansfield of Watercraft magazine has a gallery of photos from last year's Raid Caledonia; Kathy may join Shipyard Raid 2007. Raid news 2007-05-07T04:04:09-8:00 http://www.shipyardraid.ca/ We are pleased to welcome 4 new Raid entries: 'old-timers' Yuko and Barret and Conjure and Dan, and first-timers Alex, Damien, and crews with their newly launched Mower dory and Gartside SKYLARK, both built by the Silva Bay Shipyard School. Welcome, Raiders! We are also pleased to link to a new Raid. Jamie Orr is organising the Sucia Raid to follow his Sucia Small Boat Rendezvous, July 13-16. A 'carefree Raid': No registration or fees, no Motherships, racing and outboards optional. It sounds great! You can talk to Jamie about it at Montague Harbour Small Boat Rendezvous, May 25 to 27, 2007. Finally, don't miss the new construction photo of Selkie, entry #2. She's looking awesome, Chuck. 4 new Raid entries and a new Raid 2007-04-16T04:04:09-8:00 http://www.shipyardraid.ca/ Silva Bay's Ninth Annual Maritime 'Boat Launch' Festival and Small Boat Race, April 7-8. Join the Silva Bay Shipyard School's Wooden Boatbuilding students as they launch four beautiful traditional small boats on Saturday, April 7 or enter the Small Boat Race on Sunday, April 8. Details are on the Festival web site. Silva Bay's Ninth Annual Maritime 'Boat Launch' Festival and Small Boat Race 2007-03-01T04:04:09-8:00 http://www.shipyardraid.ca/ The March/April issue of WoodenBoat magazine has an article about 2006 Raid boat Tern's voyage to Alaska under sail and oars last summer. Another article about Tern's voyage is online at Middlebury College. Link via Raider Gary Powell. WoodenBoat magazine has an article about 2006 Raid boat Tern's voyage to Alaska under sail and oars 2007-02-28T04:04:09-8:00 http://www.shipyardraid.ca/ Jamie Orr's Montague Harbour Small Boat Rendezvous is happening again, May 25 to 27, 2007. Dates for the Sucia Small Boat Rendezvous are July 13 to 16, 2007. Jamie Orr's Montague Harbour Small Boat Rendezvous is happening again 2007-02-21T04:04:09-8:00 http://www.shipyardraid.ca/ Naomi and EJ Hurst are looking for sponsorship for their all-woman crew from Gabriola. Contact Tad (tadroberts at shaw dot ca). Raiders seeking sponsors 2007-02-21T04:04:09-8:00