Nithraid
The Nithraid is an annual sail, row boat race and festival held in the town of Dumfries, Scotland.[1] Competitors race small boats up the River Nith from Carsethorn to Mill Green in the centre of Dumfries on the high tide. There are three bridges along the river that require boats to lower masts or even deliberately capsize to pass under.
A festival takes place at the finish line at Mill Green, with activities, acoustic music sets and local artists on show.
The Nithraid takes place in August/September each year, and has been running since 2013.[2]
The 2016 Nithraid took place on 3 September and was won by Dave Golding.[3]
The 2018 Nithraid took place on 11 August, and was won by Mark Zygadlo. The Salty Coo Procession was led by Dumfries based production and arts company ‘The Maddjakkalls'.[4]