Drascombe
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Gunter yawl, tanbark sails, belaying pins and a boomkin…how can we top that? As Webb Chiles put it, “the boat is built for performer and spectator.” For a half century the Lugger has kindled the spirit of adventure.
Wooden Drascombe Lugger 'Sanderling' in the Tan Sails race at Wells next the Sea
Wooden Drascombe Lugger 'Sanderling'.
Wooden Drascombe Lugger 'Sanderling'. Rear deck.
Where is it in wood - anybody know? I've read of wooden luggers being built but always by eye and a long time ago.
Wooden Drascombe >Lugger 'Sanderling'. Flying jib.
The classic range of traditionally styled family boats, designed by John Watkinson for individuals, groups and families to enjoy. From the small Dabber for gentle sailing, or the Gig for more adventurous group training, too the Drifter 22 for week long cruising. The most popular being the Lugger, which has seen many an adventure over the years.
Drascombe Longboat 22, 1985, Upper Chesapeake Bay, North East Maryland
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The Drascombe Dabber, a 15' 6“ lug-rigged yawl, was designed more than 50 years ago and has been in production ever since. Read our review.
Exeter to Crediton, Barnstaple, and Ilfracombe
Cruiser Longboat Andromeda entering Plaatgat NW Schiermonnikoog.
My Catara (Drascombe Coaster) in the Florida 120 May 2013
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So just what is baggywrinkle, when would you need a martingale, and what on earth does widdershins mean? Better take a look at this glossary of nautical phrases...
John Watkinson’s Drascombe boats were mostly built in fiberglass. John and Douglas Elliott only built them in wood.
Well, I have been inspired by some of these pictures to start designing and building a cockpit tent for Rowan, to make it easier to sleep aboard in peace when I am not able to camp on shore. I would love to see from any of you others how you did it, what you liked and what you didn't like, and how you would do it if you had to start all over again. Here is the tent Capitan Max made for his Long John Silver which is practically a sister ship to Rowan. Although this is a beautiful tent, I'm
