OGA60 Open Boats: smacks boat ‘Joy’ joins the Party
2023 was destined to be a year of sailing uncertainty for me. Early February brought about a surprise procedure in… Read More »OGA60 Open Boats: smacks boat ‘Joy’ joins the Party
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Articles about East Coast Gaffers enjoying sailing (and maybe, racing)
OGA60 Small Boat Fleet: report from ‘Agnes Jayne’
I am the owner of ‘Agnes Jayne’, a Clovelly Picarooner and we took part in the OGA60 Jubilee Party. ‘Agnes Jayne’ is… Read More »OGA60 Small Boat Fleet: report from ‘Agnes Jayne’
The Gaffers’ Deluge: OGA60 Parade of Sail, 2023
Solent Gaffer, Ben Collins, paints a picture of the Parade of Sail in brush strokes and words. I’ve taken part… Read More »The Gaffers’ Deluge: OGA60 Parade of Sail, 2023
OGA60: Suffolk Yacht Harbour provides ‘safe haven’ for small boat fleet
The OGA60 ‘small boat’ fleet was provided with excellent facilities by Suffolk Yacht Harbour, Levington. Trailed boats began to arrive… Read More »OGA60: Suffolk Yacht Harbour provides ‘safe haven’ for small boat fleet
OGA60 Jubilee East Coast Race: results and aerial video
Sponsored by Dartmouth Gin, the OGA60 Jubilee Race on Sunday 6 August, 2023 certainly exceeded expectations! The weather was challenging,… Read More »OGA60 Jubilee East Coast Race: results and aerial video
OGA60 open boats: photo gallery
Over 20 open gaff-rigged boats celebrated the Diamond Jubilee of the OGA on the rivers Orwell and Stour from 2… Read More »OGA60 open boats: photo gallery
OGA60 Parade of Sail: photo gallery
On Friday, 4 August, 2023 careful preparations were coming to fruition as almost 100 traditional and working boats gathered on… Read More »OGA60 Parade of Sail: photo gallery
East Coast Gaffers featured boat: ‘Fanny of Cowes’
Our featured boat for August is one of the oldest in the OGA fleet at just over 150 years old.… Read More »East Coast Gaffers featured boat: ‘Fanny of Cowes’
Deben Gaffers at SYH Classic Regatta
Suffolk Yacht Harbour (SYH) at Levington on the River Orwell ran their annual racing weekend for classic sail and motor… Read More »Deben Gaffers at SYH Classic Regatta