| Drascombe Association Events |
| Date/PLACE |
Organiser and Details |
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. We plan to cruise the islands between Arranmore and Inishbofin, launching at Portnoo and recovering at Meenlaragh or Portnablath, Lots of lovely beaches and channels to explore. If the weather is not suitable we can play away on the upper reaches of the Shannon. See map here. Register here |
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 - Sweetwater event that is always a leisure pleasure, Based at Lough Allen Center Drumshanbo - camping / caravan facilities available. The center includes a hostel - very self catering. Register interest at upcoming events on the Irish website |
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 - Launch at Whispering Reeds boatyard (or personal arrangements) on Friday daytime, or Saturday morning.
Saturday plan: Cruise across Hickling Broad, into Heigham Sound and round to Horsey Mere, stopping at the wind pump quay for late lunch. Afternoon, return to Hickling for pub grub early evening and berthing outside the pub. Sunday, free sailing on Hickling; Over the years, several boats have made a cruise of it. See the FORUM |
Oct 12th END OF SEASON WALK Shorebased
| Andy Biggs - ** New VENUE!!**The end of season walk on the 12 October will now start at Clough Head car park, please meet ready to walk at 11am. More details on the forum |
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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