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
OGA60 Jubilee Party: Ipswich Beacon Marina
Over 100 classic yachts, working boats and open boats with 320 skippers, crews, family and friends travelling by sea, road,… Read More »OGA60 Jubilee Party: Ipswich Beacon Marina
East Coast members of the OGA60 fleet
Five East coast boats completed the Round Britain Cruise in 2023: ‘Barbarossa’, ‘Lahloo’, ‘Bonita’, ‘Cygnet of London’ and ‘Onward of… Read More »East Coast members of the OGA60 fleet
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’
Lyrics: I’ve been an Old Gaffer for many a year!
The lyrics of this song, popular at many OGA gatherings, were penned by illustrator, Claudia Myatt. The cover illustration is… Read More »Lyrics: I’ve been an Old Gaffer for many a year!
East Coast Gaffers featured boat: ‘Onward of Ito’
Our featured boat for July, ‘Onward of Ito’ is another centenarian, also taking part in the OGA60 Round Britain Cruise.… Read More »East Coast Gaffers featured boat: ‘Onward of Ito’
OGA60 Jubilee Party Sponsors: Dartmouth Distillery Co.
As a member of the OGA and the owner of a Cockwell’s Bristol Pilot Cutter, ‘Merlin of Falmouth’, Lance Whitehead… Read More »OGA60 Jubilee Party Sponsors: Dartmouth Distillery Co.
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
Swallows and Amazons: 3 – 4, June 2023
On a fine Friday afternoon, reminiscent of the idyllic days of Swallows and Amazons, the fleet gathered at Walton and… Read More »Swallows and Amazons: 3 – 4, June 2023