Drascombe Association

Events 2024

Events marked SSD are especially Suitable for Smaller Drascombes.

Members will find a link to a downloadable version of the application form in the Rally Toolkit in the Members section of the Forum.

If you would like some more information before deciding to attend any of the events all you need to do is to contact the organiser concerned - they will be glad to hear from you.

The committee encourages any Association member to organise additional rallies and will provide assistance if required. Please contact Jack O'Keeffe events@drascombe-association.org.uk

List of 2024 Events

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List updated 13/11/2024

Drascombe Association Events (organised by DA Members)
Date Event/Venue Organiser Details
Feb 21st & 22nd
Shorebased
RYA Dinghy Show DA MusterDave StaniforthSave the dates By special invitation DA will have an exhibit at the Dinghy show at Farnborough. This creates the possibility of a co-ordinated get together of DA fans for a jolly good chinwag. More to follow
March 16th
Shorebased
DA AGMDave StaniforthSAVE the DATE!! for this online meeting
Aug 1st to 3rd
SSD
Blackwater EssexDave Staniforth/Steve RowleyFurther info to follow early in 2025. Arranged to coincide with morning and evening High Water.
Aug 4th to 6th
Liveaboard
Estuaries of EssexDave Staniforth/Steve RowleyFollowing on from Blackwater Rally. Further info to follow in early 2025.
Aug 27th to 29th
Liveaboard
Lomond Feeder CruiseAlan WilliamsBalloch will be hosting the Swimming event again this weekend. Therefore arrangements have been made for us to launch on Wednesday and recover Monday. Parking will be provided by Lomond Shores overspill car park which has cctv. Arriving on Wednesday 27th August, the group will stop overnight amongst islands, heading north to Ardlui Marina following day.Ardlui Hotel has rooms or “glampiing pods” for those wishing to stay onshore overnight. Friday 29th August, we will return to islands, joining main Rally attendees.
Aug 29th to Ist Sep
SSD
LOCH LOMONDAlan WilliamsFor those wishing to arrive on Friday, arrangements can be made to launch/recover from Ross Priory. Muster on Friday at Swing Bay. Saturday, Rally will sail around islands before heading to Port Bawn for overnight. Sunday, rally will sail around islands before heading to Inchmurrin for overnight and meal at Hotel. Please note that The hotel runs a ferry service which would enable non sailing members to attend evening meal, plus a few extra self catering chalets
Sep 12th to 14th
SSD
ULLSWATERAlan WilliamsBased at The Glennridding Sailing Centre. Please note, limited to 12 boats so early booking advisable. Friday evening meal at local pub, sailing itinerary subject to local weather conditions. BBQ Saturday night - musicians welcome.

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Dutch Drascombe Rallies
Date Event/Venue Organiser Details

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Non-Drascombe Association Events - names in brackets are Drascombe contacts, not organisers.
Date Event/Venue Contact Details
May 26th

Semaine du Golfe 2025Alan Williams13th edition of the Semaine du Golfe du Morbihan 2025. Monday 26th May to Sunday 1st June. Registration has now opened for anyone wishing to attend this event which is recognised as one of Europes most prestigious maritime heritage See link http://www.semainedugolfe.com
July 3rd to 6th
SSD
Weymouth 100Dick PizeyIn memory of Sharon and to celebrate the boats and people she held dear; Drascombe Boats have decided to continue with the planned event at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) Dorset. Details and application forms will be available early in the New Year. Can we get the biggest gathering of Drascombe boats and owners in history? Let’s give it a go – hence Weymouth 100

There is a default £5 registration fee for each event, payable to the organiser. Rallies are only open to members of the Association - details of how to join the Association are here.

On longer cruises it is best to plan as if you were going to make the trip on your own. Have adequate safety gear, communications, spare parts and tools to suit the itinerary. The other boats are there for company and reassurance, not to be relied upon for basic needs.

Please assist by timely informing the organiser of your intentions regarding participation, before and during the event.

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