East Coast featured boat: ‘Catsnip’
Our featured boat for August is ‘Catsnip’, a 17ft production catboat built by Com-Pac Yachts in the USA, shipped out… Read More »East Coast featured boat: ‘Catsnip’
‘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
Three Rivers Race with ‘Catsnip’: 2023 & 2024
East Coast OGA Member, Dan Stoker reports on taking part in this 24-hour race on the Norfolk Broads. I first… Read More »Three Rivers Race with ‘Catsnip’: 2023 & 2024
Three Rivers Race: an introduction
OGA member, Dan Stoker recalls his experiences of the Three Rivers Race (3RR). I first learned about the Three Rivers… Read More »Three Rivers Race: an introduction
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