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"Raiding" - 2025 Dates (updated 11/3/25)

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The Morbic 12 is one of many fine designs by French naval architect Francois Vivier.
He says; "More than 120 Morbic-12 have been built" - In UK around 15 are afloat, and others are in build.

"The Morbic is one of the loveliest boats I've owned and sailed" (DP 12/2/22)
"the best small boat I've ever had the pleasure of owning" (MW 17/11/22)
"delighted .. the Morbic coped very well with the range of conditions .. good turn of speed .. felt secure in the gusts" (DA 18/6/24)
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(i) "You can never have too many clamps!"
(ii)"A man builds the best of himself into a boat..." (Steinbeck 1941)

"I must go down ..." - "Sea Fever" (Read by John Masefield).

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Future Events.

For MAJOR EVENTS and ORGANISATIONS which are not Morbic-specific see "Raiding" .

Includes - Brixham, Ostende, Caledonia, Falmouth, SeaFairHaven, Moushole, Douarnenez, Raid Extreme, Dorestad Raid, Semaine du Golfe du Morbihan, Brest, Dinghy Cruising Association, Old Gaffers Association, UK Home-Built Rally, Natuurlijk Varen, Federation Voile Aviron, Naviguer Autrement, ... , ...

UK Morbic-focussed - FUTURE EVENTS:-

"Sail the North Circular" - Spring 2025? Details and discussion on the Forum.

Please suggest types of event you'd like to attend, to organise. Approx dates, possible venues, etc.

Spontaneous Morbic gatherings.

Just contact Morbic lovers to agree ad hoc cruising-in-company.
E.g. by phone, the Members-Only section of the Forum, or contact Webmaster.
Details according to consensus.

Map of potential future venues, and Morbic Owners' locations . Last updated Feb '24

List of potential Morbic-worthy UK venues
From Mike C
1) The Camping and Caravan Club has a Boating Group for members. Meets across the country, open and friendly, all types of craft. If a vessel floats with a crew of one or more it qualifies.
2) The Old Gaffers Association has a few events suitable for small boats and is mostly welcoming of visitors in traditional craft, both ancient and modern.
3) Clywedog Sailing Club, on a reservoir in mid Wales, welcomes visiting camping sailors in small groups or as individuals. Use of clubhouse, interesting winds as a thousand feet up in the mountains.
4) Barton Turf Outdoor Centre on the Broads welcomes large camping groups. Pontoon mooring with access to Barton Broad and River Ant.
5) Bureside Camping Site on the Broads has its own slipway. Access to River Bure which is one of the best sailing rivers. Commercial site open to all.
6) Rutland Water offers great sailing. Basic camp site by the sailing club. Weekly membership available with excellent facilities. Sailing club website. Rutland Water camping.
7) Redcliffe Camping near Wareham has a slipway to the River Frome with access to Pool Harbour about one and a half miles downstream.

Others:-
PW/SM:-
Ardingly. Reservoir, 100 acres?
Bewl Water. Reservoir, 700 acres
Burfield SC. Lake 200 acres?
Reading SC. 60 acre lake with island, mature trees around, decent clubhouse. - Two Morbic Members here! Visitors welcome.
Wier Wood SC.

Severn and Avon, Worcester, Pershore, Stratford (described here for skiffers)

We would like to hear of others suitable for group or individual use.

UK Morbic PAST EVENTS:-

The first UK Morbic Meet - Chichester - October 2020.
Detailed account of The Mighty Morbic Massive . . (Thanks to John S)

2nd UK Morbic Meet . Clywedog - Report . . . And 3-minute Video. A few folk provided pics - Thank you.

3rd UK Morbic Meet . OGA Dart Rally and Ditsum Regatta 2022 - Report .

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