SOS26: a quick wrap up
On Thursday evening the sailors and rowers returned to Franklin after 6 days away on the Sail Oar Safari. The Tawe Nunnugahs of the last 20 years have set a very high bar for these LBT multi-day expeditions, but SOS26…
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Sail Oar Expedition 2026
How far is it from Dover to Waterloo Bay?
If you are in Monty tacking into a head wind a LONG way. Thanks to David Paget for the tracking information. She made it under her own sail – no steam involved.
SOS26 Day 1
Preparation of all sorts for SOS26, particularly getting the food organised, had been going on for weeks, but reached a crescendo on Saturday morning. Many of the boats were congregated around the pontoon. A briefing was held, before taking off…
From the Prez
Dear SOS26 Participants, As we are getting ready for the SOS26, it is worthwhile keeping thefollowing in mind. We will be departing from Franklin at the LBT aiming for 10AM (briefing9h30, with further details and an update weather forecast). It…
Bringing your own boat to SOS26?
If you are bringing your own boat please send a picture of it to president@lbt.org.au to assist our safety boats with identification.
WhatsApp group for SOS26
Tom Stevens writes: Here is the invite link to join the >>SOS26-All members group<< on WhatsApp. WhatsApp has been used on previous raids with great success and provides group text messaging functionality between members. It is great for sharing information or for…
Safety equipment
Skippers will be required to check that they have safety equipment for smooth waters aboard their boats as outlined by MAST in the summary below.
Conditions for participating in SOS26
Those participating in SOS26 should read the fine print >>here<< . The brief summary provided says: However there is more – only a couple of pages – and you should read it. By placing your order on the LBT booking…
Payment for the Sail Oar Safari (SOS26)
On January 6th all those who are registered to participate in this event (not including volunteers) should have received an email requesting payment. If you did not please contact president@lbt.org.au – we need to ensure that everybody can communicate. If…
SOS26 Expression Of Interest
If you wish to participate is the Sail or Safari (31st January – 5th February 2026) complete the Expression of Interest Form >>here<<. As the descriptor at the head of this form states: ‘Completing this EOI does not commit you…
