‘Gaffers that lunch’: Sunday 11 February 2024
The sun was shining on the ‘gaffers that lunch’ on Sunday 11 February, 2024 at the Walton and Frinton Yacht… Read More »‘Gaffers that lunch’: Sunday 11 February 2024
East Coast featured boat: ‘Crow’
‘Crow’ is our featured boat for February, 2024 and we introduce this well known East Coast boat with an article… Read More »East Coast featured boat: ‘Crow’
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.
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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
Aquatic First Aid Course report
On Saturday, 20 January, 2024 the Long Shed in Woodbridge, Suffolk was the setting for a day-long course in aquatic… Read More »Aquatic First Aid Course report
Maritime Museums: a suggestion
East Coast Gaffer, Mervyn Maggs enjoys visiting our excellent maritime museums and suggests they should get more online promotion. Can… Read More »Maritime Museums: a suggestion
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
OGA Photo Competition results
At the OGA AGM in Liverpool, 13 January, 2024, the winners of the 2023 competition were announced. East Coast Gaffers… Read More »OGA Photo Competition results
Nominees for Restoration Award
Two of our East Coast boats have been nominated for the annual Classic Boat Magazine Awards. Sadly, they’re in competition… Read More »Nominees for Restoration Award