Drascombe Association

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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 2025 Events

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List updated 03/08/2026

Drascombe Association Events (organised by DA Members)
Date Event/Venue Organiser Details
Aug 13th to 16th

Heir Is Regatta & Crinniu BallydehobBallydehob FestivalContact Cormac Levis
Aug 14th to 16 th
SSD
River Orwell RallyJulian MersonJoin us for the weekend, based at Suffolk Yacht Harbour, with flexible cruising in and around the River Orwell, taking in in Pin Mill as well as Harwich Harbour and possibly the River Stour. Further details on the relevant Forum thread.
Aug 16th to 20th
Liveaboard
East Coast CruiseJulian MersonThe exact dates for this are flexible, and will depend on the preferences of participants. The dates listed assume a cruise happening after the River Orwell rally (see separate listing), but it could happen prior to that event if that suits more skippers. Conditions permitting, I hope to use the Orwell to cruise to as many of the other nearby rivers in and around Harwich Haven, including the Rivers Stour, Deben, Ore and Alde, as well as the Walton Backwaters. Please contact Julian with expressions of interest, or post on the relevant forum thread.
Aug 21st ro 23rd
SSD
BLESSINGTON LAKEJoe CrillyCamping and sailing weekend - based at Blessington SC.
Aug 26th to 31st
SSD
Loch Lomond '26Alan WilliamsDue to Balloch hosting the Swimming event, 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. On Wednesday 26th August, the group overnight amongst islands, heading north to Ardlui Marina following day. Ardlui Hotel has rooms or “glamping pods”. Friday 28th August, we will return to islands. On Saturday, rally will sail around various islands before heading to Inchmurrin on Sunday, for a meal and overnight at Hotel which operates a ferry and also chalets available to non sailors wishing to join and dine. For those arriving on Friday, arrangements can be made to launch/recover from Ross Priory
Sep 08th to 10th
SSD
LOUGH KEY / ALLENJimmy DowdsFeeder cruise via Boyle River, Shannon River and Drumshanbo canal
Sep 11th to 13th
SSD
LOUGH ALLEN Miriam SheerinFinal Irish Rally of the season ..... maybe
Sept or October
SSD
Loch Lomond IslandsChris WilliamsDates for this rally will only be confirmed if/when a suitable high pressure weather window is forecast. The aim would be to explore the beautiful islands of the southern part of Loch Lomond, as well as refreshment stops on shore, with planned launch and recovery from Duncan Mills Memorial Slipway at Balloch which has parking for cars and trailers. Hoping for blue skies, light winds and misty mornings, as the Valentine crew were lucky enough to enjoy in 2025 See here .
Nov 21st
Shorebased
Scottish Winter MeetRob EvansHeld at Royal Tay YC Postcode DD5 1LU. Meeting at 16.30 pm after after a social programme starting at 11;00 and followed by an evening programme. There are campervan spots at the club, and some local B&B options.

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Dutch Drascombe Rallies
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Non-Drascombe Association Events - names in brackets are Drascombe contacts, not organisers.
Date Event/Venue Contact Details
Aug 28th to 30th
SSD
Irelands Eye Circumnavigation - HowthOGAContact Michael Weed

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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