A final outing for ‘Dipper’, October 2023
Bristol Channel Gaffer Keith trails ‘Dipper’ up to the Norfolk Broads from Bristol to finish off his sailing season. I… Read More »A final outing for ‘Dipper’, October 2023
small boats
Many East Coast members have ‘small boats’ which they trail or tow to events.
Reeuwijk Raid, October 2023
On 6 October, 2023 boats started to gather at the GWV Elfhoeven Yacht Club in Reeuwijk, Holland for the 19th… Read More »Reeuwijk Raid, October 2023
East Coast Gaffers featured boat: smack boat ‘Joy’
Our featured boat for September is ‘Joy’, winner of the Jubilee East Coast Race for open boats which took place… Read More »East Coast Gaffers featured boat: smack boat ‘Joy’
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
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 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
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