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
small boats
Many East Coast members have ‘small boats’ which they trail or tow to events.
Swallows & Amazons, 2026: worth the long drive!
In this report we hear from Tim who trailed his boat on a 500 miles round trip to join the… Read More »Swallows & Amazons, 2026: worth the long drive!
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
Results & brief summary: Swallows & Amazons 2026
Here is a quick, short summary of this year’s Swallows & Amazons. There are more articles and photos ‘in the… Read More »Results & brief summary: Swallows & Amazons 2026
East Coast favourite place: River Deben
Our ‘favourite place’ post for July offers a glimpse of some of the places along the River Deben. The tidal,… Read More »East Coast favourite place: River Deben
Stone Point Rally & Pennyhole Bay Race: report
We bring a report from Marion of the second May Bank Holiday, 2026 event held on the East Coast. I… Read More »Stone Point Rally & Pennyhole Bay Race: report
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
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
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!