| Drascombe Association Events |
| Date/PLACE |
Organiser and Details |
March 2nd EARLY SEASON WALK Shorebased
| Andy Biggs - This is a circular 10km walk to Darwen Tower. Meet in the free carpark at Vaughns Café, Ryal Fold. Please be ready to walk at 11am. See the FORUM for more information |
March 22nd SOUTH COAST SUPPER Shorebased
| Peter Tiplady - New Date At Chichester Yacht Club Informal South Coast Supper 'dining from the hatch' |
March 23rd DA AGM - PORTSMOUTH Shorebased
| Dick Pizey - At the Royal Naval Club and Royal Albert Yacht Club. As well as the AGM, an evening dinner is planned locally - details of which will be circulated early in the New Year. See current DAN (128) for more |
April 27th LLYN BRENIG RALLY SSD
| Aidan Williams - This is a one day early season “shake down” sail based at Llyn Brenig Sailing Club. However, there is a good cycling/walking route around the reservoir, with a visitor centre and café, for others who do not wish to sail. |
May 3 - 6 PLYMOUTH SSD
| Chris Murray - Based at Plymouth Yacht Haven. More information to follow |
May 3rd - 5th CHICHESTER MARINA RALLY SSD
| Ian Cowie - A Rally in Chichester Harbour exploring the area with a variety of shallow creeks, open expanse of water and scenic towns and villages. Slipway, parking, pontoon space, electricity and top class showers included.Family event with safe boarding and access. A meal on Friday evening is planned at the nearby Chichester Yacht Club. Further details available on application. |
May 11th & 12th ST MARY'S LOCH SSD
| Chris Mason - Return to this popular venue high in the hills of the Scottish Borders at St Mary's Loch sailing club. A good chance for Drascombers from both sides of the border to meet up. Varied sailing, good company and a meal in the clubhouse on the Saturday night.
Further details to follow |
May 17th - 19th BLACKWATER RIVER SSD
| Julian Merson - Based at Bradwell Marina - more details to follow |
May 18th and 19th BALA LAKE SSD
| Dave Staniforth - Preliminary notice of the event |
May 22 - June 6 MORBIHAN Liveaboard
| Dick Pizey - Semaine du Golf with Belles on! Cruise the islands off the Golfe Du Morbihan as an addition to the Morbihan week. Lots of fun. See the FORUM |
May 24th to June 1st CRAOBH & WEST COAST Liveaboard
| Bob Heasman - Welcome to our regular early summer Scottish West Coast event at our favourite location of Craobh Haven. Day sailing for the first weekend, and if you are able to come for longer, then cruising or other local sails as folk wish. |
May 17 - 26th SHANNON SWEET AND SALT Liveaboard
| Jack O'Keeffe - Preliminary notions of a trip taking in Killaloe, Ardnacrusha Dam, Limerick City and The Fergus with its many depopulated islands. |
May 29th and 30th PITSFORD RALLY SSD
| Peter Rhodes - The twelfth annual Pitsford Rally, featuring Robbie's Race for the handsome Churchouse Boats Trophy.
There will be a short meeting to discuss any DA business and to elect the DA regional representative. |
June 1st KENNET & AVON CANAL RALLY SSD
| John Christie - Interesting navigation of the Kennett and Avon broad canal. We will launch downstream of the Crofton Top Lock. B&B or live on board or camping. A CRT Navigation short-term licence will be necessary, (available on line), but your boat is exempt from the Boat Safety Scheme. Please obtain the licence well in advance. |
June 7th to 9th CORK HARBOUR SSD
| Jack O'Keeffe - Visit the villages and towns of Cork Harbour taking advantage of the 2019 Harbour Festival. |
June 14 - 16 CARLINGFORD LOUGH SSD
| John White - Based at Carlingford SC - preliminary notice of the event |
June 14th - 16th HAMPTON COURT PALACE SSD
| Stephen Deakin - Cruise from the River Wey into the Thames to Hampton Court Palace and return. Launch from the new Cartbridge marina, near to A3 / M25 junction. Lovely scenery and past some unusual sites. We moor at Hampton Court Palace along the public towpath on the Saturday evening or anchor in the river. Consider live aboard option on the Saturday night. |
June 16 - 21 STRANGFORD FEEDER Liveaboard
| John White - Cruise the coast from Carlingford to Strangford. More to follow |
CANCELLED
June 21st to 23rd BRIXHAM SSD
| Mike Lloyd - This event has been cancelled for 2019, we will be back in Brixham in 2020 |
June 21 -23 STRANGFORD LOUGH SSD
| John Stanage - Annual return to East Down Yacht Club. Camping facilities on site and opportunity to explore bays and beaches in the area. |
June 28 - 39 FOWEY SSD
| Valerie Jordan - The Fowey estuary is the home of Wind in the Willows. We will be based at Mixtow Pill and sailing to St Austell Bay, Lantic Bay or Polperro - or take a trip up the pretty Fowey estuary if the weather is bad.
Bring a BBQ for Friday night and there is a Rally Dinner at the Quay Cafe on Saturday. There is camping next to the marina and B&B just across the fields at the Old Ferry Inn, Boddinick. |
June 29 & 30 CONISTON RALLY SSD
| Andy Biggs - Come to the true home of “Swallows and Amazons”. Treasure hunt on the Saturday, followed by a “bring your own” BBQ and music on the Saturday evening. Participants are welcome to arrive earlier in the week or stay on afterwards. |
July 6 - 18 40-4-40 FEEDER Liveaboard
| Jim Hopwood - As an extesion to the 40-4-40 event there will be a feeder cruise from the Solent (Southampton) with launching and parking available at Ashlett Sailing Club. This takes us along a spectacular stretch of coast with some attractive stopovers.
Approximate dates 6 to 18 July, expressions of interest to Jim as soon as possible |
July 7th to 11th PWLLHELLI Liveaboard
| Dave Staniforth - Based @ Plas Heli, the Welsh National Sailing Academy and Events Centre in the harbour. The event is primarily targeted at live-aboards. If there is sufficient interest from smaller Drascombes then a separate day sailing fleet is possible. See the FORUM for full details |
July 19th - 21st CARDIFF BAY RALLY SSD
| John Christie - Based at Cardiff Yacht Club and at the Mermaid Quay. Plenty of great sailing, river exploration and an excursion through the locks out to the Bristol Channel – optional! Scope to join by sea and to arrive/depart early/late. Full details in rally instructions. Small charge for mooring and free parking and launching. |
July 26 - 28 DARTMOUTH SSD
| Mark Wilkinson - Preliminary notice of this event. More information to follow |
July 26th - 28th LLANDEGFEDD LAKE SSD
| John Christie - A day (or two) sailing the lovely Llandegfedd Lake near Usk. Camping or local Bed and Breakfast. Small charge to Welsh Water. |
Aug 16th - 18th BRISTOL - BATH - BRISTOL SSD
| John Christie - Meet at Bristol Marina, navigate to Bath – view the Parabolic Weir from your boat! Liveaboard or in local B & B. Navigate back to Bristol via the Famous Beese’s Tea Rooms. Fees to Bristol Marina and Bristol Harbour Master on the day, CRT licence required in advance. Full details in joining notes on receipt of Application form |
Aug 23rd - 25th LLANGOLLEN CANAL SSD
| John Christie - NEW!Navigate the Llangollen canal – cross the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct (126 feet high, 12 feet wide and 336 yards long – longest aqueduct in UK and highest in the World!). Camping or B and B locally. Full details on registration. CRT licence required in advance. |
Aug 28 - Sep1 LOCH LOMOND SSD
| Alan Williams - Inspired by last year's success - Rally on 31st August to 1st September, with a feeder Rally from 28th August to 30th August. |
Aug 30th & 31st GLOUCESTER RING TRIP
| John Christie - This is a unique chance to navigate the
River Severn Estuary travelling with experienced guidance 40 minutes behind the Severn Bore from Lydney to Gloucester and back the same day. You can arrange to see the bore the day before or after. Upriver cruise for breakfast on the Sunday. Full details and briefing notes are available on receipt of Application Form. CRT licence required in advance. |
Sep 6th to 8th FALMOUTH SSD
| Malcolm Jones - Friday we will launch boats and BBQ in the evening on the beach. Saturday and Sunday, sailing in the Estuary and beyond depending on weather and sea conditions. Exploring the creeks is a must over the weekend. Saturday evening will be a meal at a local restaurant so we can trade stories and experiences. Mylor Harbour has good facilities for liveaboards. |
Sep 6th - 8th LOUGH ALLEN SSD
| Jack O'Keeffe - Preliminary notice of a return to this fascinating venue |
Sep 6th - 8th MONMOTHSHIRE & BRECON CANAL SSD
| John Christie - Gentle cruising. Stunning countryside in September. Full details available on application. Camping, B&B, or liveaboard. Please book early. Discuss with John if needed. CRT licence required in advance. |
Sept 14 & 15 ULLSWATER SSD
| Andy Biggs - Based at the Glennridding Sailing centre. Treasure hunt on the Saturday, followed by a “bring your own” BBQ and music on the Saturday evening. A couple of informal races planned as well. There is a limit on numbers as this is planned with the Old Gaffers Association. £45 for the weekend, payable to the centre.
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Sep 20th - 22nd NORFOLK BROADS RALLY SSD
| Julian Merson - Preliminary dates for your diary |
Oct 12th END OF SEASON WALK Shorebased
| Andy Biggs - Please meet at Liverpool Sailing Club, at 9.30am. For a walk along the Mersey into Liverpool and return by train. |