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)

News:

Membership
All new membership applications have been processed and packs, including the DA publication Getting the Most Out of Your Boat, are in the post to new members. The Membership Secretary is away sailing and new applications will be processed on his return early in July.

Added by dave s - 29/06/2022

DAN
The recent issue of DAN 141, should now be with members.

The next deadline for submitting content to the DAN is 7 October 2022. Please ensure you have the copyright for any material you submit.

Please submit any change of address to the membership sec. to ensure you continue to receive your copy of DAN.
Added by AB - 13/05/2022

Sailability
The DA has been asked to put out a call for volunteers to help at QM Sailability in SW London. This group uses Longboats to take children from local special needs schools sailing. Contact details can be found at https://www.queenmary.org.uk/sailing/sailability/
Added by dave - 12/04/2022

AGM 2022
Thanks to all the members who attended the recent virtual AGM. For those who were unable to attend, reports from the committee members can be found in the minutes and reports section of the members forum.

Added by AB - 22/03/2022

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 - 23/01/2018

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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