National Small Boat Rally, Rutland Water, 2026
A contingent of East Coast Gaffers trailed their boats to Rutland Water over the Bank Holiday weekend, 29 – 31… Read More »National Small Boat Rally, Rutland Water, 2026
Sailing
Articles about East Coast Gaffers enjoying sailing (and maybe, racing)
Finding ‘Rely’: Round Britain 2026
UPDATED: 24 July, 2026 On 28 June a weather window appeared and with an early start, ‘Rely’ sailed to Padstow… Read More »Finding ‘Rely’: Round Britain 2026
English Raid 2026: Rivers Stour & Orwell
Why not join the English Raid which takes place on the East Coast this year: 12 – 16 August, 2026?… Read More »English Raid 2026: Rivers Stour & Orwell
Two very different days in the Backwaters
We bring two more reports about cruising on Friday and Sunday at the very successful East Coast Gaffers Swallows &… Read More »Two very different days in the Backwaters
The gig with the rig
There was something a little different in attendance at this year’s Swallows & Amazons – ‘the gig with the rig’.… Read More »The gig with the rig
Deben Rally report: 1 – 4 May, 2026
East Coast Gaffers teamed up with the Waldringfield & Woodbridge Boatyards to organise an excellent May Day Bank Holiday weekend… Read More »Deben Rally report: 1 – 4 May, 2026
East Coast Buoys: a bit of fun!
Your Editor has received this End of Term School Report from an East Coast Member and would like to share… Read More »East Coast Buoys: a bit of fun!
Association Awards 2025: EC Gaffers
At the Association AGM in Harwich on 31 January, 2026, OGA President Mike Beckett presented awards for the Photography Competition,… Read More »Association Awards 2025: EC Gaffers
A Gaffling 4.1, a Wherry & a sporty sail home!
In August 2025 OGA members Sam and Marie-Louise decided to hire a Gaffling as their own boat was not available… Read More »A Gaffling 4.1, a Wherry & a sporty sail home!