A first-timer at the East Coast Race reports . . .
This year was my first OGA East Coast Race, Saturday 5 July, 2025. I was thrilled to be sailing on… Read More »A first-timer at the East Coast Race reports . . .
East Coast Race
Reports and results from the OGA East Coast Annual Race over the years, including some archive articles and video from the 1960s.
East Coast Race, 5 July 2025
Whilst we await more photos and a race report, here’s the results table and a few shots of participating smacks… Read More »East Coast Race, 5 July 2025
Looking back to 1963: the East Coast Race
The first East Coast Race, held on 20 July, 1963, attracted 27 starters on a calm day off Osea Pier.… Read More »Looking back to 1963: the East Coast Race
EC OGA Annual Race: two archive videos, 1987 & 2018
The East Coast OGA has run an Annual Race every year since 1963, apart from 2020, when it was cancelled… Read More »EC OGA Annual Race: two archive videos, 1987 & 2018
Stoned at Bench Head: 27 July 2024
The 60th OGA Annual Race was held at Stone Sailing Club on 27 July, 2024. This race report has been… Read More »Stoned at Bench Head: 27 July 2024
60th OGA East Coast Race: results
This is the first brief report from the East Coast OGA 60th Annual Race held on 27 July, 2024. 27… Read More »60th OGA East Coast Race: results
‘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
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
OGA60 Jubilee East Coast Race: results and aerial video
Sponsored by Dartmouth Gin, the OGA60 Jubilee Race on Sunday 6 August, 2023 certainly exceeded expectations! The weather was challenging,… Read More »OGA60 Jubilee East Coast Race: results and aerial video