The East Coast OGA held their Area AGM at the Royal Harwich Yacht Club on Saturday 8, November 2025. After gathering in the bar for a drink and chat, 34 members sat down for the meeting at 5.30pm, chaired by Pete Elliston, Area Secretary & Vice President. 15 members sent their apologies and four joined the meeting via Zoom. The minutes from last year were duly read and approved. There were no matters arising from the 2024 Minutes so the meeting continued with the President’s and Secretary’s reports. Pete Elliston delivered Paul Masters’ report since Paul and Jo are currently sailing in the North Atlantic off the Portuguese coast.
The Secretary’s Report included an explanation of the possible change in legal status of the OGA with two options being offered for discussion, which will be formally agreed and ratified at the Association AGM in January 2026.
Treasurer, Yvonne Graham presented the annual accounts which were accepted by the meeting. Beverley presented a summary of the work undertaken over the year by the Communications & Event Management group, thanking members for contributing content and noting our increased visibility in the national Press, including Classic Boat and Watercraft magazines. Pete Thomas reported on the Handicap and Racing Committe’s work, thanking members for updating their boat measurements noting this is good for both racing and keeping the OGA Boat Register up-to-date.
All the current Committee members had agreed to stand again en bloc and were duly voted in. Francis Mogg, President of the NE Area, now merged with the East Coast attended the meeting via Zoom. In recognition of the merger and to ensure continuity he was elected to the role of Honorary Area Vice-President of the East Coast. ‘Meet’ your 2025 – 2026 Committee here.
The AGM closed at 1900 allowing time for the prize giving
Flowers were presented to Beverley for work she puts in to Communications and coverage of EC OGA events in the yachting press.
Bateman’s Tower Trophy (now a painting) awarded to Yvonne Mitchell for going the extra mile (or 99 miles).
President’s Cup won by ‘Martha II’ (not present)
Bermudan points series won by ‘Ostara’ (not present)
Tom Felgate Gaffer points series:
Third ‘Lahloo’ (present on Zoom)
Second ‘Reverie’ (Pete Elliston)
First ‘Cygnet of London’ (not present)
Needham Trophy, for gaffer over 100 ‘Transcur’ (Pete Thomas)
Sarah Adie was also presented with a bouquet for IT support to the Area Secretary/Vice President
Supper was served at 1930. Grateful thanks are extended to all the staff at Royal Harwich Yacht Club, once again, for providing us with an excellent venue for the AGM as well as superb catering in the bar and dining room.
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