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)
Summer Memory 2016j.wardle ©2016 julian merson ©2018 Tight fit?Peter Waller ©2013 Scaffie chasing the Canadair water bomberO.Helgerson ©2017 The crew arrivesAndy Biggs ©2018 A man's best mate, his dog and his beer.H.Denmead ©2017 The Fastnet Racedavid mcwhirter ©2015 Splashing down Loch LomondSteve Porteous ©2019 Coaster Mellon at close quarters on Horsey Merej.merson ©2016 Evening anchorageAndy Biggs ©2018 flying the flagA.Biggs ©2017 Saturday racing at Bahia Concepción, MexicoF.Eisl ©2017 All quiet at LagganSteve Porteous ©2019 Colourful Drascombesjohn christie ©2014 New Helm and CrewGordon Mackellar ©2019 Whoooshhjohn white ©2015 oulton broadjohn christie ©2014 sunday on Derwent WaterA Biggs ©2016 Sailing at Bahia Concepción, MexicoF.Eisl ©2017
News:
Virtual RYA Dinghy Show 2021 There have been many visitors to the DA Booth, Thanks to Tom Colville, Aidan Williams, Graham Russel, Andy Biggs and Jack O'Keeffe for help with manning the booth.
The first DA member (David Camlin) to visit and the first new DA member (Mark Powell) to join will both be receiving a new DA burgee in the post.
The RYA will be sharing details and stats regarding visitors to our DA booth with us.
Added by dave s - 28/02/2021 Membership All Membership applications and change of details received up to 27th February have been processed. There have been 30 new members joined in 2021, continuing the trend of 2020. Added by dave s - 27/02/2021 Webmaster Jol Wardle has stepped down as Webmaster. The DA would like to thank him for the effort and dedication shown over his many years in this onerous role. Chris Mason, our Scottish area rep, has stepped into the role in the interim. Added by DS - 20/02/2021 2021 AGM Glasgow Following the unfortunate cancellation of the 2020 AGM due to the pandemic, the Drascombe Association 2021 Annual General Meeting will be convened on Saturday 20th March at 1330, online by way of Zoom. Further details can be found in the FORUM Member's Section Added by DS - 01/01/2021 2020-21 Photo Competition I've just closed (for entries) the Drascombe Association Photo Competition for 2020 and opened it up for Members to Vote.
Despite the restrictions this past year, the Sailing and Boat Photos from all over are a delight and can be seen by the Public .
HNY All
Keep Safe Sane and Smiling xx

Prizes for 2019 year winners not presented at this year's cancelled AGM have now been enthusiastically received, and their winning photos have been added to the Front page slideshow above.
See Photo Competition page for details. Added by jol - 01/01/2021 DAN The next deadline for submitting content to the DAN is 1 April 2021.Please ensure you have the copyright for any material you submit. Added by AB - 31/12/2020 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:
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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