There is so often a sentimental attitude of nostalgic regret about the clearances in Scotland, but not so much for the same thing that happened in England and Wales.
I have never beached the boat myself, although I know many others do. I think it would be fine as long as you are careful to ensure there are no rocks under your boat that could damage the underside of the hull. There is also a risk that you can get small stones or gravel lodged in the centreboard case preventing the centreboard from going down, I have experienced this with another boat, and it could particularly be a problem with drascombes as they rely on gravity to go down. Despite that, I am not saying I wouldn't consider it on a nice sandy beach somewhere. Maybe I will try it and report back!
John, I see that you can lower your yard right down. Do you not use parrel beads? I have to furl my sail up against the mast because I have two sets of beads (in addition to the ones on the jaws) holding the yard against the mast. Good to see you and those dogs out. You've not missed much this season! Charlie
Hi, on the gaff I have the beads on the Jaws and further up where the halyard attaches. In a very light wind I leave the gaff up against the mast but more often I undo the parallel beads and bring the mainsail and gaff down into the cockpit. This trip was actually back in June, I have been out on a few other short trips but I agree the season has been pretty rough so far! Hope you have has some quality time on the water
There is so often a sentimental attitude of nostalgic regret about the clearances in Scotland, but not so much for the same thing that happened in England and Wales.
wow, so beautifull. thanks for sharing. have you ever just pulled the drascombe up on the beach i.o. anchoring? cheers.
I have never beached the boat myself, although I know many others do. I think it would be fine as long as you are careful to ensure there are no rocks under your boat that could damage the underside of the hull. There is also a risk that you can get small stones or gravel lodged in the centreboard case preventing the centreboard from going down, I have experienced this with another boat, and it could particularly be a problem with drascombes as they rely on gravity to go down. Despite that, I am not saying I wouldn't consider it on a nice sandy beach somewhere. Maybe I will try it and report back!
Great trip. Thanks for posting. Did you get much sleep without your sleeping bag?
Not cold, but not warm either!
John, I see that you can lower your yard right down. Do you not use parrel beads? I have to furl my sail up against the mast because I have two sets of beads (in addition to the ones on the jaws) holding the yard against the mast. Good to see you and those dogs out. You've not missed much this season! Charlie
Hi, on the gaff I have the beads on the Jaws and further up where the halyard attaches. In a very light wind I leave the gaff up against the mast but more often I undo the parallel beads and bring the mainsail and gaff down into the cockpit.
This trip was actually back in June, I have been out on a few other short trips but I agree the season has been pretty rough so far! Hope you have has some quality time on the water
Great, where is it?
@@piotrn9309 west coast of Scotland