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!
small boats
Many East Coast members have ‘small boats’ which they trail or tow to events.
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. First and foremost, we must thank our hosts… 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
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!
East Coast Gaffling 4.1 dinghies for hire
Did you know there are three OGA Gaffling 4.1 dinghies which may be hired by East Coast Gaffers? The cover… Read More »East Coast Gaffling 4.1 dinghies for hire
East Coast featured boat: Cornish Shrimpers 19 & 21
This month we’re featuring the smaller Shrimpers, designed by Rober Dongray back in the 1970s and built at Rock in… Read More »East Coast featured boat: Cornish Shrimpers 19 & 21