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  • The Steamer’s Run Raid

    February 24, 2020 by

    In the 19th century transport through the Gippsland Lakes was by steamships plying the waterways from the railhead at Sale which connected through to Melbourne. On February 26th 2020 this old tradition is being honoured through a rowing ‘raid’ by four St Ayles Skiffs. The boats will row 70 km over three days from the… Read more

  • Steamers Run Day 1

    February 26, 2020 by

    A great day’s rowing in a stiff breeze blowing down the Sale Canal and la Trobe River. 20 rowers in four skiffs had a an easy row 16 km of protected waters with a following wind and favourable current. Pelicans, a falcon and a sea eagle accompanied us for part of the journey. We are… Read more

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