| Drascombe Association Events |
| Date/PLACE |
Organiser and Details |
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.
More information and joining instructions are here |
CANCELLED
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 28th - 30th PUFFIN-A-WEY SSD
| Stephen Deakin - We are guests of the National Trust and the Steam Boat Association at their nautical weekend, "Puffin-a-Wey", on the River Wey at the Trust's beautiful Dapdune Wharf in the heart of Guildford. We will river cruise with steam powered boats and BBQ with the Trust and SBA on the Saturday evening. Places are limited so please book early. This is river cruising at its best. |
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. |
June 29 & 30th WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA SSD
| Julian Merson - For details see the FORUM |
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 - All welcome to the sheltered river Dart and tributaries.
Launch and sail ready for the “Fish and Chips at Rock Fish” 7pm in Dartmouth. Pontoon berths should be available with walk ashore shower facilities etc for two nights in front of the Dartmouth YC once we can muster a minimum of 10 boats. Tides are neaps with HW 1215. For further launching guidance etc please email Mark.
Sat:- up a creek for lunch
Sun:- visit seal colony 1 mile out to sea if calm.
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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 2nd - 5th (BH) KENMARE SSD
| Roy Johnson - Based at Kenmare Pier, explore the beautiful Bay with its many islands nestled between the Ring of Kerry & Beara Peninsula. Parking and camping available in a private field adjacent to the pier & slip. For other accommodation please book early, refer to www.kenmare.ie for a wide range of options. Blackwater Pier is likely the extent of our range with a variety of possible lunch spots on the way out & refreshment stops on each return leg. |
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. |
Aug 31st to Sep 6th NORTHWEST PASSAGE Liveaboard
| Jack O'Keeffe - Spend a week in Donegal leading up to the Lough Allen event. If the weather is not suitable we can play away on the upper reaches of the Shannon |
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. |
Nov 16th SCOTTISH AGM/SOCIAL Shorebased
| Mary Thomas - Please Note New date. Scottish Drascombe AGM and Dinner. Royal Tay Yacht Club Broughty Ferry. Walk in the early afternoon, coffee cakes, trouble shooting Drascombe issues, AGM and dinner with new chef. Booking before end of October appreciated.
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