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)
Homeward BoundMary Ratcliffe ©2021 Sunrise on Lough ErneTony Wright ©2022 Night falls on Holy LochMary Ratcliffe ©2022 Sunset in Baltimore.John Holden ©2022 Castle Gylen - A rarely accessed anchoragePenny Excell ©2022 Coaster Pax ,Mulroy Bay,Co DonegalKim Roberts ©2022 Into the weatherMary Ratcliffe ©2021 All the colours of the rainbowMichael Corbett ©2022 LunchstopArthur Jones ©2022 Departing SkelligsPat Jones ©2021 Child’s Play (daughter at the helm)Neil Stainthorpe ©2021 The peace of the MediterraneanRobert Best ©2021 Lunch stop Holy Island Lough Derg.John Holden ©2022 All quiet in the cove, Baltimore, Aug-22.Roy Johnston ©2022 Le Dabberben in BrittanyPascal Potin ©2021 Heading for HomeDan Walsh ©2021 Is it time to get up yet?Steve Porteous ©2022 Cutting through the wavesNeil Stainthorpe ©2021 The arms race is getting out of hand.Kim Roberts ©2021 The hills of MullArthur Jones ©2022 Lugger passing Dromore Castle, Kenmare River, Aug-Roy Johnston ©2021
News:
DAN150 The deadline for submissions to DAN150 is 1st August.
Please think about contributing to future editions of DAN.
Send your contribution to DANews@drascombe-association.org.uk Added by dave s - 22/07/2024 2024 AGM The AGM was held on 10th March at 1700GMT on Zoom. There were 21 DA members attending. The reports tabled can be found on the Member's section of the forum here.
The following officers were re-elected:
Chairman - Dave Staniforth
Treasurer - Peter Ridgway
Secretary - Peter Ainsworth
The position of Publicity Officer is vacant. Added by dave s - 11/03/2024 Photo Competition The winners are as follows:
Category: Action
Zippy by name, Zippy by nature
Penny Excell
Category: Funny (Joint winners)
Next stop Henley!
Mary Ratcliffe
Pat Jones or a zebra loose in Kinvara?
Kim Roberts
Category: General
Waiting for wind Lough Allen
Kim Roberts
Category: Video
Sailing a Dabber to Rathlin
David Poots Added by DS - 10/03/2024 Gallery Rally albums from 2015 are available to view under the Gallery tab.
The aim is to provide a selection of photos that give an impression of Drascombe Association Rallies to members and those considering joining.
Typically we try to limit photos to 10 per rally although this is not a hard limit.
If you have photos for either the website or the Drascombe Association News magazine please let us know. Added by CM - 06/03/2023
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
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