RIP Mike Robertson
It is with sadness that we bring news that long-standing East Coast OGA member, Mike Robertson has passed away this… Read More »RIP Mike Robertson
Youth Fund grant report: Day Skipper & sailing ‘Excelsior’
Thomasina Mallett, aged 18 was awarded a Youth Fund grant by the East Coast OGA to complete her Day Skipper… Read More »Youth Fund grant report: Day Skipper & sailing ‘Excelsior’
A new boat joins the Summer Cruise, 2025
When do you put a new (to you) Cornish Shrimper in the water on Wednesday and take off cruising on… Read More »A new boat joins the Summer Cruise, 2025
East Coast Summer Cruise, 2025: results & photo galleries
The East Coast Summer Cruise broke many records this year, including the start in a new sailing area for many… Read More »East Coast Summer Cruise, 2025: results & photo galleries
East Coast Summer Cruise 2025: a summary
More than 30 boats and over 55 people joined the Cruise, starting in the River Ore on Sunday 27 July,… Read More »East Coast Summer Cruise 2025: a summary
Norfolk Wherry ‘Albion’, Breydon Water, 2019
On 6 – 7 September, 2025 the East Coast Gaffers are holding an event where the Norfolk Wherry ‘Albion’ will… Read More »Norfolk Wherry ‘Albion’, Breydon Water, 2019
East Coast Gaffers featured boat ‘Caryta’
Our featured boat for August is ‘Caryta’ (Careeter), a Tradewind 25′ gaff cutter finished in 2002 by an ex RAF… Read More »East Coast Gaffers featured boat ‘Caryta’
Eastcoaster Newsletters: August issue available now
The Eastcoaster Newsletters are now published online as ‘flipbooks’. All issues from 2023 onwards are available here. Read the August… Read More »Eastcoaster Newsletters: August issue available now
Young Gaffers at Swallows & Amazons, 2025
Thanks go to the winners of the Eel Totem Trophy (youngest participants), Evie and Alfie for this article about their… Read More »Young Gaffers at Swallows & Amazons, 2025