Gathering in the Netherlands
Several UK boats have been arriving in the Netherlands this week, taking various routes across the North Sea from the… Read More »Gathering in the Netherlands
EC Events
Notices and reports for events of interest to Gaffers on the East Coast
‘Essex Melody’ & the founding of the OGA: reflections
OGA Member, John Rogers reflects on his responsibility of being the custodian of John Scarlett’s boat ‘Essex Melody’ and the… Read More »‘Essex Melody’ & the founding of the OGA: reflections
On passage for the Netherlands
We hear from the first few East Coast Gaffers making passage across the North Sea to join the Dutch OGA… Read More »On passage for the Netherlands
Looking back 50 years: Heineken Rally, 1974
The Dutch and East Coast OGA areas have always had close ties and in this post Tim Beckett recollects the… Read More »Looking back 50 years: Heineken Rally, 1974
Southwold Rally, 2024: results, Race photos & video
The OGA was invited to join Southwold Sailing Club for the Harbour Festival at the end of June, 2024. Read… Read More »Southwold Rally, 2024: results, Race photos & video
Southwold Rally, report #2: on push bikes
Tony and Shirley Judd, long-standing OGA members, arrived at the Southwold Rally in their campervan with push bikes to enjoy… Read More »Southwold Rally, report #2: on push bikes
Southwold Rally, report #1: 28 – 30 June, 2024
This is a first report with selection of photos from the excellent event to which the OGA was invited, superbly… Read More »Southwold Rally, report #1: 28 – 30 June, 2024
60th East Coast OGA Annual Race, 27 July 2024
OGA Boat Register Editor Alison Cable draws together highlights from the early days of the OGA East Coast Race, first… Read More »60th East Coast OGA Annual Race, 27 July 2024
Young Gaffers racing at S&A: 8 June 2024
Saturday, 8 June dawned suitably cloudy for an East Coast event, when over 20 boats turned out to compete for… Read More »Young Gaffers racing at S&A: 8 June 2024