RIP Bernard Patrick
It is with sadness that we bring news that Bernard Patrick passed away on Sunday 15 September, 2024 after a… Read More »RIP Bernard Patrick
Notices
General news items of interest to East Coast Gaffers
OGA and Heritage Harbours
Ramsgate and Gloucester officially become Heritage Harbours this weekend, Saturday 7 September, 2024. They join 12 other locations across the… Read More »OGA and Heritage Harbours
RIP Peter Maynard
After a long and happy life, Peter Maynard has crossed the bar. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving… Read More »RIP Peter Maynard
RIP: Robert (Bob) Berk
It is with great sadness that I have to report that Bob died at home with family in Faversham last… Read More »RIP: Robert (Bob) Berk
SB ‘Blue Mermaid’ visits the Tide Mill
Over 800 people visited the Thames Sailing Barge ‘Blue Mermaid’ at Woodbridge Tide Mill over the weekend 7 – 10… Read More »SB ‘Blue Mermaid’ visits the Tide Mill
Classic Boat Magazine Awards: 2024
On 3 April Classic Boat Magazine announced their annual awards at a champagne reception hosted by the Royal Thames Yacht… Read More »Classic Boat Magazine Awards: 2024
Dutch OGA Anniversary Tour: 3 – 17 August, 2024
This post formed the invitation to UK Gaffers planning their passage across the North Sea, with outline plans of the Dutch OGA Netherlands Anniversary Tour.
Read More »Dutch OGA Anniversary Tour: 3 – 17 August, 2024
RIP Jimmy Lawrence
We are very sad to hear that Jimmy Lawrence, known to many in the East Coast sailing community and much… Read More »RIP Jimmy Lawrence
Report on the OGA AGM: Liverpool, January 2024
East Coast Area Secretary, Pete ‘the knife’ Elliston provides a report from the Association AGM held in Liverpool on 13… Read More »Report on the OGA AGM: Liverpool, January 2024