| Drascombe Association Events |
| Date/PLACE |
Organiser and Details |
Jan 05th EAST COAST WINTER WALK Shorebased
| Julian Merson - Muster at the Pier Hotel in Gorleston, near Great Yarmouthat 12 noon for an pub lunch. Afterwards, we could have a pleasant afternoon stroll along the sea front - taking in that pleasant sea breeze (or winter easterly gale) which is so lacking in Cambridgeshire. See the FORUM |
Feb 16th 2019 WINTER REUNION - IRELAND REGION Shorebased
| Jack O'Keeffe - Venue to be confirmed - meet for the sheer pleasure of it. Enjoy recollection and anticipation. We will include afternoon activity and evening meal with a bit of business in between |
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 - Yes, for a second year, the AGM will be held at the Royal Naval Club and Royal Albert Yacht Club, an historic venue with many links back to the naval traditions of Portsmouth.
As well as the AGM, an evening dinner is planned locally - details of which will be circulated early in the New Year |
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 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 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 24 - June 1 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. |
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 16 - 21 STRANGFORD FEEDER Liveaboard
| John White - Cruise the coast from Carlingford to Strangford. More to follow |
June 21st to 23rd BRIXHAM SSD
| Mike Lloyd - "Based at the Brixham Yacht Club once again but timed to deconflict with the Annual Brixham Trawler Race this time, the rally will take in some of the more remote bays and anchorages around Torbay. Facilities ashore for liveaborders and plenty of B&B and camping options in the area. Suitable for beginners and more seasoned sailors. No organiser's fee |
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 - Preliminary notice of the event |
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 - 21 SPARE 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 21 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 primarly targetted at liveaboards. If there is sufficient interest from smaller Drascombes then a separate day sailing fleet is possible. The plan is to cruise the east coast of the Llyn Penisula (Abersoch-Pwllheli-Criccieth-Portmadog) with overnight stops if the weather settled and the wind from the west. More details regarding costs of launching and berthing early in 2019. |
July 26 - 28 DARTMOUTH SSD
| Mark Wilkinson - Preliminary notice of this event. More information to follow |
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. |
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 |
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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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. |