Swale Smack & Barge Match
The 2023 Swale Match was fortunate with the weather, unlike many other events this summer, to celebrate the 50th instance… Read More »Swale Smack & Barge Match
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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 Jubilee East Coast Race: photo gallery
There was another spectacle of traditional and working boats out on the River Orwell on Sunday, 6 August, 2023. The… Read More »OGA60 Jubilee East Coast Race: photo gallery
OGA60 Dartmouth Gin Jubilee East Coast Race: report
The weather gods were unkind to the Old Gaffers’ Association 60th anniversary celebrations, with epic downpours and very strong winds… Read More »OGA60 Dartmouth Gin Jubilee East Coast Race: report
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
Tollesbury Rally: 20 – 21 May, 2023
We bring two reports from this excellent event as well as a great gallery of photos by Sandy Miller. Yet… Read More »Tollesbury Rally: 20 – 21 May, 2023
Cherubs race on Coronation Day
This report and photos are from Matt Lis at the Woodbridge Boatyard. Join the Deben Yacht Club for racing traditional… Read More »Cherubs race on Coronation Day
East Coast Gaffers featured boat: ‘Lahloo’
Our featured boat for May is much newer than earlier ones, being only 11 years old! Your Editor is keen… Read More »East Coast Gaffers featured boat: ‘Lahloo’