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
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.
Wooden Drascombe Lugger 'Sanderling'.
Where is it in wood - anybody know? I've read of wooden luggers being built but always by eye and a long time ago.
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.
Wooden Drascombe >Lugger 'Sanderling'. Flying jib.
Wooden Drascombe Lugger 'Sanderling'. Rear deck.
Drascombe Longboat 22, 1985, Upper Chesapeake Bay, North East Maryland
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Cruiser Longboat Andromeda entering Plaatgat NW Schiermonnikoog.
Exeter to Crediton, Barnstaple, and Ilfracombe
My Catara (Drascombe Coaster) in the Florida 120 May 2013
John Watkinson’s Drascombe boats were mostly built in fiberglass. John and Douglas Elliott only built them in wood.
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