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 member applications and changes for existing members have been processed. All current members will receive DAN153 in the coming weeks. The Memb. Sec. has a busy sailing summer planned so any further updates will be done on an as and when basis.
Added by Memb Sec. - 15/06/2025

DAN Best Article
During the AGM the announcement of the winner of the prize for the best article in the previous 4 editions of DAN was overlooked. The DAN editorial team selected the Drascombe Adventure on the West Coast of Scotland by Max Buswell. A book token prize in the post to Max in Gloucestershire.
Added by DAN Editor - 04/05/2025

Photo Competition
A book token prize for the winning entry in each category is in the post. There will be another competition in 2025 to be launched later this year. More details will follow in due course in DAN and on the website.
Added by DS - 03/05/2025

DAN
The deadline for submissions to DAN154 is 1st August 2025.
Please think about contributing to future editions of DAN.
Send your contribution to DANews@drascombe-association.org.uk
Added by DAN editor - 02/05/2025

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:

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