Welcome to the Drascombe Association on the Web

The Drascombe Association is a group of enthusiasts dedicated to the traditional-style sailing boats designed by the late John Watkinson. Around 5000 Drascombes of all types have been built since the first Lugger was launched in 1966. They are all simple, rugged, and seakindly.

How to join the Drascombe Association.

News:

If you haven't already read May's PBO from cover to cover, go and do so now. There is a great article on sailing and camping on a Longboat around the Scilly Isles, written by PBO columnist Sam Llewellyn(updated 13/04/2008)

Photos can now be viewed in a variety of sizes. Just please make sure you click the right size each time you are in the Rally Gallery page (updated 31/03/2008)

The Drifter 22 finally takes its place in the About Drascombes page (updated 31/03/2008)

A link to the Drascombe Association Rules can now be found on the About Us page (updated 19/03/2008)

Ever gone to a rally and not recognised the Chairman, Treasurer or your Area Rep? The committee have agreed to have their photos on permanent display. See who is who on the new Committee web page.(updated 12/03/2008)

We are a 'hyperactive lot'! So says the March PBO in their article on trailer-sailers. I think they mean it as a compliment. And this website gets a mention. (updated 08/03/2008)

The 2008 events page is now ready. Please note that some dates have already changed from those shown in the latest DAN. (updated 24/02/2008)

Photos from the EXCEL London Boat Show 2008 and other gatherings can be seen in the new 2008 Rally Gallery (updated 20/02/2008)

The RYA has started running a new 2 day shorebased course. Ideal for Drascombe sailers new to boating or navigation. More information available from the RYA website.

New section in the links page to include useful webcams.

Crewsaver have issued a safety warning about their automatic-inflation lifejackets. Read more on the Crewsaver website.

If you don't pay your annual subscription to the Drascombe Association by standing order, please read membership secretary John Rigby's reminder.

Colin Watt very kindly volunteered to bring the Further Reading page up to date, and so it now contains a much wider selection of suggested books - it's well worth a look.

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:

Tim Frampton, the new editor of the Drascombe Association News (DAN), has supplied new guidelines for submitting articles and images for the Newsletter. See the articles index.

Contributions (especially pictures or Owner's View items for the About Drascombes page) are always welcome and should be sent to Suzy Godlington. Please see the guidelines for website submissions.

Further Reading - Featured Book

Open Boat Cruising
John Glasspool

Practical advice on preparing a small boat for cruising, with hints on comfort, safety, trailing and launching.