Barefoot Raid

Small sailboat racing with friends in 2023: July 27 – August 2, Hornby Island to Desolation Sound

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Do you want…

  • …the SAILING ADVENTURE of the Race to Alaska, but without Canada’s entire coastline of hostile wilderness?
  • …the SALTY CAMARADERIE of the Salish 100, but with a mothership providing hot-cooked meals?
  • …the PHYSICAL CHALLENGE of the Seventy 48, but much more time to enjoy it?

Well then, the Barefoot Raid is just the thing for you!

  • Sail or human-power yourself for a week along some of British Columbia’s most beautiful coastline.
  • Raft up with your fellow racers for catered breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
  • Get a tow from a mothership if you’re tired or the wind dies.

  • Close and creative sail-only run down Cortes.
  • 2019 end-o-Raid celebratory dinner.
  • Commodore Quill & Mit Notnats fleeing Cora’s bow-chaser.
  • Raiding the 2018 Full Moon Regatta.
  • Captain comraderie as campers & gear row towards breakfast..
  • 2018 champs pullin’ hard in a human-power-only leg.
  • 2019 fleet rests on Hernando Island.
  • Evening relaxation on Marina Island.
  • Dick Smiley power-sails for position.
  • An close row-sailing finish!
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Next Raid Starts:July 27, 2023
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When: July 27 – August 2, 2023

Where: Comox to Desolation Sound (BC, Canada)

Who: Facebook discussion group

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Why?

  • Race with pals under sail & oar/pedal/paddle
  • Two legs per day with lots of nifty prizes
  • 3 meals per day provided by mothership
  • Wild, beautiful anchorages or camp sites every night
  • Memorable trophies for overall winners of both short & long courses

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