Dutch and English fleets reach Wemeldinge
As English Gaffers cross the North Sea, the Dutch OGA is making final preparations for the OGA20 NL Tour to… Read More »Dutch and English fleets reach Wemeldinge
EC Events
Notices and reports for events of interest to Gaffers on the East Coast
60th OGA East Coast Race: results
This is the first brief report from the East Coast OGA 60th Annual Race held on 27 July, 2024. 27… Read More »60th OGA East Coast Race: results
Gathering in the Netherlands
Several UK boats have been arriving in the Netherlands this week, taking various routes across the North Sea from the… Read More »Gathering in the Netherlands
‘Essex Melody’ & the founding of the OGA: reflections
OGA Member, John Rogers reflects on his responsibility of being the custodian of John Scarlett’s boat ‘Essex Melody’ and the… Read More »‘Essex Melody’ & the founding of the OGA: reflections
On passage for the Netherlands
We hear from the first few East Coast Gaffers making passage across the North Sea to join the Dutch OGA… Read More »On passage for the Netherlands
Looking back 50 years: Heineken Rally, 1974
The Dutch and East Coast OGA areas have always had close ties and in this post Tim Beckett recollects the… Read More »Looking back 50 years: Heineken Rally, 1974
Southwold Rally, 2024: results, Race photos & video
The OGA was invited to join Southwold Sailing Club for the Harbour Festival at the end of June, 2024. Read… Read More »Southwold Rally, 2024: results, Race photos & video
Southwold Rally, report #2: on push bikes
Tony and Shirley Judd, long-standing OGA members, arrived at the Southwold Rally in their campervan with push bikes to enjoy… Read More »Southwold Rally, report #2: on push bikes
Southwold Rally, report #1: 28 – 30 June, 2024
This is a first report with selection of photos from the excellent event to which the OGA was invited, superbly… Read More »Southwold Rally, report #1: 28 – 30 June, 2024