National Shrimper Week

 

INTERNATIONAL SHRIMPER WEEK/FORTNIGHT

 

 

 

This is the 'Flagship' event of the SOA calendar. 

Usually held in June each year Shrimpers from all over the UK  and Europe gather to sail their Shrimpers with others, meeting up with some old friends and some new, in many new and exciting locations.

There is a great feeling of camaraderie on these international rallies, to some extent the result of joint experiences. Many appreciate that extra degree of security of sailing in company when exploring new areas. Along with the fun, the adventure and exploration, many owners learn a lot about their boats and themselves when sailing with other Shrimper owners. Sometimes we sail in conditions that if sailing individually one might usually prefer to avoid but the experience only adds to the confidence we feel when sailing our remarkably seaworthy Shrimpers.  

 

 

 

Our rallies have been held in many different locations over the years:-

2000  Brest  (Brittany)

2001    East Coast

2002    Southern Holland

2003    Poole

2004    Wales                               

2005    Friesland

2006    Falmouth/St.Mawes              

2007    Morbihan (Brittany)

2008    Plymouth                             

2009    Denmark  (Baltic)

 

The usual format is that the first week is organised to provide interesting day cruises under the guidance of local owners who have the vital 'local knowledge'. During the first week a day is usually set aside for those keen on racing to compete for the Shrimper Challenge Cup ( See Shrimper trophies ) 

At the end of the first week there is a Prize Giving supper where there is always much enthusiastic discussion about the week's adventures and the various prizes are awarded  including the Challenge Cup.

The second week is generally of a more relaxed format where owners arrange and do 'there own thing' usually in smaller groups. Perhaps revisiting locations or moving on to new areas and different harbours.

The Firth of Clyde in Scotland is the destination for the International Shrimper Week in 2010.  Please see the dedicated

 " Scotland 2010 " page for more details. Every SOA Member is invited to attend.