The Drascombe Association on the Web
The Drascombe Association is a group of of over 1000 enthusiasts dedicated to the traditional-style sailing boats designed by the late John Watkinson. Over 5000 Drascombes of all types have been built since the first Lugger was launched in 1966. They are all simple, rugged, and seakindly. (Scroll down this page for the Latest News, or visit our Forum or click the photo to visit our Rally Galleries)
 The crew arrivesAndy Biggs ©2018 Colourful Drascombesjohn christie ©2014 julian merson ©2018 New Helm and CrewGordon Mackellar ©2019 Saturday racing at Bahia Concepción, MexicoF.Eisl ©2017 The Fastnet Racedavid mcwhirter ©2015 Tight fit?Peter Waller ©2013 Splashing down Loch LomondSteve Porteous ©2019 Coaster Mellon at close quarters on Horsey Merej.merson ©2016 Sailing at Bahia Concepción, MexicoF.Eisl ©2017 All quiet at LagganSteve Porteous ©2019 A man's best mate, his dog and his beer.H.Denmead ©2017 oulton broadjohn christie ©2014 Scaffie chasing the Canadair water bomberO.Helgerson ©2017 Summer Memory 2016j.wardle ©2016 Evening anchorageAndy Biggs ©2018 Whoooshhjohn white ©2015 flying the flagA.Biggs ©2017 sunday on Derwent WaterA Biggs ©2016
News:
Membership
New membership applications and change of details received up to 24th September have been processed. There have been 158 new members joined in 2021.
Supplies of the DA Handbook Getting the Most Out of Your Boat sent to new members have been exhausted, so there will be a delay in sending out these and the membership pack. Printing of further copies is in hand.
Added by dave s - 24/09/2021 DAN
The next deadline for submitting content to the DAN is 7 October 2021.Please ensure you have the copyright for any material you submit.
Please submit any change of address to ensure you continue to receive your copy of DAN.
Added by AB - 01/07/2021 2020-21 Photo Competition
The winners of the Drascombe Association Photo Competition for 2020 were announced at the AGM.
Category: Action
Tom Colville
Category: Funny
Kim Roberts
Category: General
Rob Evans
Added by dave - 20/03/2021 Gallery
Rally Albums for years 2011-20 are available to view. Click Gallery above. Please send in your sailing photos. info here. We have also added a Members' offsite gallery Archive
Added by jol - 08/01/2018 App
 Why not add the new Drascombe App to your smartphone or iPad see this thread on the Forum (register for pictures)
Added by jol - 30/04/2013
Subscriptions
Membership of the DA runs for 12 months from the date of enrolment for new members who now join the association and the amount increased to £15 (UK) on 1st January 2012.
(Renewals are now automated for EU & World Applications and Renewals made after 7/12/13) and for those UK members who joined or renewed after 14/4/16 by Paypal or Go Cardless. Please check the membership secretary's reminder for more details.
Drascombe Association News
 DAN is our quarterly hardcopy magazine, mailed out to members. It is written for and by the membership. Please see the guidelines for submitting articles and images for DAN.
(A Sample edited pdf Spring 2021 version is now available for non members; click the cover above to download.)
Website
Contributions (especially pictures or Owner's View items for the About Drascombes page) are always welcome and should be sent to Chris . Please see the guidelines for website submissions.
Forum
The Drascombe Forum is the place where you can ask questions, have discussions, and research anything to do with Drascombes. Here are the most recent active topics:
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Books - Featured Book
Practical Dinghy Cruiser
Paul Constantine
Dinghy Cruising is a popular, practical activity, pursued by hundreds if not thousands of sailors. Surprisingly, there is no recognized, single style of craft specifically for this sport. Each person taking it up must find their own boat and then modify it to make it suitable for their own chosen undertaking. This book is the key to unlocking that whole experience, on a tight budget.
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